If Only You Knew: a true story of bulimia, suicide, and a journey to hope
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (802 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B019DI1BIO |
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| Number of Pages | : | 262 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Intimate look at loss, suicide and eating disorders This book is for anyone who has had to say goodbye to someone they love. It is filled with hope and grace for families pressing on after a loved ones to suicide.I treasure the mercy and honesty here as her sister crafts each emotion and question. To have hope pour it's way at each turn in the midst of things I'd have a hard time talking about.I admire her honest and fresh insights! Grateful someone would share their path. This is an amazing book. I read about it on Facebook from This is an amazing book. I read about it on Facebook from the author's relatives and decided to try it. She was able to very clearly convey the grief and confusion that accompanies suicide while also clearly focusing on God's love and grace. I appreciate her willingness (and her whole family's willingness) to open themselves up and share their journey so that others can learn from their experience. The book mostly focuse. "Good work, Heidi!" according to Rach Jamieson. My sister put her heart into writing this book. They are wise words for young people struggling with depression and/or eating disorders. I highly recommend Heidi's well-written, inspirational book.
She was even a Christian herself. I don’t want to hurt them. What went wrong?'" Seven months later, Katrina's hesitations were gone. Went to church regularly, got good grades, was a hard worker. I would want it to be quick and easy. I don’t want it to be messy or unduly painful – or, what’s worse – unsuccessful. I don’t like to think of how they’d feel after hearing the news. In the devastating aftermath, Katrina's younger sister Heidi grappled with the same questions Katrina did: Can God be trusted? Is obeying Him worth the effort? Is there hope for those struggling with depression, negative body image, and addictions to food and pornography?Amid heartache and tears, Heidi discovered life-breathing truths that are found in Jesus Christ. What would people think? They would probably wonder what on earth
. Heidi Jost lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband Jesse and their children
About the Author Heidi Jost lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband Jesse and their children.