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Is it Possible to Forgive What Hurts so Much?, April 13, 2010
This review is from: Fear to Freedom: What if you did not have to be so afraid? (Paperback)
Rosemary Trible's book about Fear to Freedom is a book about a courageous woman blessed with a heart of forgiveness. Rosemary Trible experienced a brutal rape by a man totally unknown to her. Although this experience is one of the most dreaded of all women, Rosemary Trible did not give up and hide in a personal shell. Ultimately, she went on with her life. After the rape her life was led like a new person. She became centered on forgiving the most hardest to forgive of people. Unbelievably, through the help of Christ she forgave the man who had raped her.
Rosemary Trible also began to give and give of herself. Her good deeds began to become the most important part of her life along with her husband and children. I remember especially her time spent with Mother Theresa. There was no diseased person Rosemary's hand would not reach out to touch or to hug. One very bad experience led her to blossom like a rose.
Unfortunately, the rape wasn't the only horrible experience that would happen in her life. She would also become trapped in her vehicle during a snow storm. Days spent in a hospital would become a time of miraculous visitations from people whom she loved. These people including her godson and the rapist would lead her into a light she called a near life experience. These people would hold her close, surround her with a spiritual love while she made her way back to family and friends here on earth.
There are many scriptures in the book mixed with her story. These scriptures made me feel like I was having the chance to learn more about Christ's love for me. She mentioned the scripture about our name being written in his hand. She also mentioned His not remembering our sins throwing them as far as the East is from the West.
I enjoyed meeting her family. I think Rosemary Trible was a supermom. For years her husband worked in the House of Representatives. Then, he became senator. Then, he would become headmaster of a college. Rosemary mentioned that it seemed like every six years there seemed to be a major change in their life. Without a doubt she geared up for new experiences and gave her all.
I learned from this book that forgiveness is more than just a word. Forgiveness also includes action. Now, the word "forgiveness" is a word I take very seriously. Sometimes I say a word so often it kind of loses it's power. The light or the neon glow of the word is drained of God's Spirit. It becomes another ordinary word from a dictionary. This one act "forgiveness" allows a fearful person to become whole and brave again. This is a truly inspired book. Rosemary Trible travels the world helping those in need. At the same she traveled to my side and made me see there is more comfort and love free to me than I could ever realize. I also do not have to live my days in fear. All I have to do is accept the invitation.
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Fear to Freedom, March 3, 2010
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Powerful book about healing, forgiveness and finding freedom. Rosemary's story of going from victum to victor is inspiring and encouraging to any who have faced similar experiences. Finally, we are talking about an issue (sexual assault) that affects 1 out of 6 women in the U.S. This book gives women hope!
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The book by Rosemary Trible "Fear to Freedom: What if you did not have to be so afraid?" was in excellent condition and was shipped rapidly. Shipping costs were very reasonable.
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