Scars That Wound, Scars That Heal: A Journey Out of Self Injury (Live Free) (Paperback)

by Jan Kern (Author)
Key Phrases: scars that heal, Holy Spirit, Susan Cook, Susan Bowman

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Product Description
In Scars That Wound: Scars That heal, you'll walk alongside Jackie, whose arms are marked with reminders of the painful journey she thought she had to take alone. Self-injury is inflicted to deal with stressful situations or traumatic memories; to temporarily ease fears, loneliness, and anxiety; or even as a coping mechanism to turn to again and again. There is a way out of this world of pain. Jesus truly cares-his scars prove it. He's waiting to help heal your wounds and the wounds of the people you care about.

About the Author
Jan Kern writes and speaks from her passion to know God deeply, as well as from her personal journey of struggle, loss, pain and questioning. For more than twenty-five years, she has worked with ministries and groups with which she has had the privilege of mentoring and encouragin teens, young adults and parents.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 237 pages
• Publisher: Standard Publishing Company (September 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0784721041
• ISBN-13: 978-0784721049
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #81,099 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book covering all angles, November 11, 2007

By	Che - See all my reviews

This book is great as it covers the issue of self-harm from all angles. From the perspective of the self harmer, from an external viewpoint and even gives pointers to those trying to help the self injurer. It also provides direction for holistic healing as it demonstrates God's role in the healing. Struggling with self harm myself I really appreciated that this book had raw honesty. It wasn't this fairy tale book of recovery. It was the hard slog of years of work and effort with a hope-filled ending.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Book, September 15, 2007

By	S. Chidester - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book uncovers the secret world of a self-harmer that so many never know or understand. As you read you understand Jackie's pain and why she turned to cutting. I really believe this book is perfect for a self-harmer to read and find healing. God is going to use this book to help so many who struggle, parents who don't know what to do, friends that want to help, and people who just don't understand it. Buy this book for yourself and many other copies for everyone you know. Every youth pastor should read it and have all his staff read it too!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much needed resource, October 9, 2007

By	T. Suzanne Eller, Author "Suzanne Eller, Author" (beautiful NE Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

I've worked with teens for over two decades, and Jan Kern addresses the issue of self-injury with compassion and insight, as well as provides tangible help for the teen (or those who love them) seeks answers and help.