Sheila Walsh has
struggled with thoughts of suicide. When she was a child, her father
committed suicide and like many small children she was afraid she was
responsible. For years Walsh struggled alone, not willing to let
others into her deepest secrets.
Then she collapsed
on stage with a mental breakdown and was hospitalized. This enforced
hospitalization and a confrontation with her mother finally started
her on the road to embracing her problems and coming closer to God.
The basic message of
this book is that God loves us, and he’s there to support us in
both small problems and big tragedies. Through meditation and prayer
Walsh encourages us to be truthful and not hide our deepest problems.
God is there for us. She found that when she was able to confront her
problems and suicidal tendencies, she became closer to God and could
more easily feel his presence.
I think one of my
favorite scenes in the book is when during a speech, she feels the
urge to tell people about her struggles and to invite those who face
similar problems to come to the stage. She was emotionally humbled
when not one or two women headed for the stage. Most of the audiance
came. Too many of us struggle alone and try to hide our problems even
from God. I recommend this book is for anyone suffering alone.
I received this book
from Handlebar Publishing for this review.
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