Born to teen parents in 1953, Lynn entered a world wrought with problems from the very beginning. She grew up experiencing frequent abuse from family members, neighbors and schoolmates. As a young adult, Lynn sought love, care and attention, but what followed was a series of troubled relationships. In an attempt to dull the pain of her life, Lynn became addicted to drugs and alcohol, later to learn that she suffers from a mental illness. Lynn is learning to overcome this disability in her life, through her faith in and relationship with God. It is Lynn's desire to help others who may be facing some of the same difficulties that she's been through. By giving examples of her faith and trust in God, she wants to show them that they too can have hope. In this diary-like devotional, you will experience living with mental illness through her eyes. Lynn currently lives with her husband, Hank, sequestered in a wooded area of Maine.
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This review is from: Eclipse to Sunrise (Paperback)
At some point in every life, there are dark times. Whether, like the author, you are facing a mental illness, a physical one, or just depressing circumstances, those times come. The question is, what do you do? The author's answer, which is the wisest answer that can be given, is to seek God in these times, to seek Him in all instances. Her ability to see Christ in every circumstance of life, even the most mundane, is beautiful and touching, capable of both lightening the reader's heart and moving them to tears. There are a plethora of devotionals and self-help books on the market, often purporting to be Christian that achieve the best seller lists with happy-clappy promises that if you just BELIEVE hard enough, God will work magic for you. If you want a book that will actually be helpful, unlike the aforementioned, choose this one.
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An Inspiring Book That Helps Readers Face Challenges of Life,
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This inspiring book is written by a woman of courage and great faith. Though only 80 pages, it is a powerful devotional that will help readers cope with mental and physical illnesses as well as the everyday challenges of life. Mrs. Pinkham instructs individuals to face the past, forgive their offenders, and live in the present. Let's explore how she does this so effectively.
As a person who has had to deal with many health-stealing maladies, I've learned that I can minister to others who are going through the same thing. Because I've been there and am a person of faith, people listen and know that I truly understand. This, too, is why readers will relate to the author. Lynn Pinkham is much more than a survivor of abuse, addiction, troubled relationships and mental illness; she is a child of God who learned that she was not in total darkness, but in an eclipse from which she could emerge to sunrise. The author did this by trusting in the Giver of Life. Though darkness tried to cover her mind, she could see her Savior through spiritual eyes. Every chapter of the book begins with Scripture that provides encouragement and peace to readers. I was moved by the honesty of the author as she discusses her mental illness, describing the condition and her symptoms. Just as I did with my physical illnesses, Mrs. Pinkham admitted that at times she felt defective, especially when others told her that she didn't have enough faith. Sadly, well-meaning but misguided Christians often make this mistake, obviously forgetting about the Apostle Paul who suffered a thorn in the flesh that was never healed during his life on this earth. The author, just like Paul, learned that God's grace is sufficient when going through difficult times. This is a devotional that readers will keep close by and read over and over again. It contains elevating "word portraits" of life. I am there with the author as she enjoys nature--the handiwork of God--using her faith and surroundings to give messages of hope. Whether sharing from the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, a point on the coast thirty miles from her home where a lighthouse sits, her computer room as she looks down at her grandchild, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone National Park, the circus ring, or from the depths of her mind; readers will gain insight into life and what is truly important. Hopefully, they will learn to trust God in every situation as the author is doing. Lynn acknowledges that her faith is ever-growing and that her journey isn't easy; however, she has assurance that, one day, she will face God, knowing she is perfect in Jesus Christ. This book is a wonderful read that I do not hesitate to recommend. Yes, it will inspire those who are mentally ill, but it will also help non-sufferers understand that their relatives, friends and neighbors who have a mental illness need the same support as those who are afflicted by physical problems. The author, using God's word and her gift of writing, demonstrates that it is possible to emerge from Eclipse to Sunrise, regardless of the circumstances. Bettie Corbin Tucker, former publisher and radio talk show host; author and independent professional book reviewer
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More Than A One Time Read,
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The book has eighty pages and is writen in a devotional style. In directing the Encouragement to those who find themselves gripped in mental illness; or anything that steals hope out of the lives of those so afflicted. She directs the reader from a self centered view to the renewing view assuring the otder of a benolevent creator. Each time the book is read more encouragement can be drawn out of the text to be applied to the wounded heart. The message of this mini-tome is not a cure, but directions to the only doctor that can and will comfort as one draws near to Him.
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