The Heart of The Matter A Confession By David Newman
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (630 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00GSVJVC8 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 325 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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At the heart of the matter is brutal honesty and the grace of God that enabled me to finally find freedom and redemption.. A searingly honest reflection of my life after many years of running from the truth. This is an account of my struggles and the destructive behavior that ensued as a result of the sexual abuse I suffered at the hands of a Catholic priest
A story of the relentless love of God Karen Moffett The Heart of The Matter is a gut wrenching story concerning the depravity of mankind. It is the journey of a young boy exploited by the ones called to protect and nurture him into adulthood. Mr. Newman chronicles his lengthy and arduous journey out of darkness into light, out of deception and lies into truth, and understanding that freedom and healing come as he shares his story candidly with hundreds of others - not only his freedom but freedom. Kelly CAP said Awesome Insight into the realistic struggle with addiction and mental illness!. I could not put this book down. I think David shared the real life struggles with addiction as an "illness" and not a "lifestyle choice". Reading the evolution of David's addiction gave great insight to the lack of knowledge and understanding within the medical field and society. I appreciate David's willingness to accept help and strive to succeed in spite of the past influences and chemical dependencies. This book accurately depicts the challe. A must read! CATgear This is a powerful story about David's journey. When I say powerful, I mean POWERFUL! David is candid as he tells his story and shares truthfully about the hazards drugs and alcohol played in his life. Also, he talks about his abuse at the hands of a local priest. Yet, David isn't writing this from a negative perspective. Rather, he's writing this with a clean and refreshed heart as he's returned to the joy and peace of the Sacraments in the Cat