A Deeper Shade of Grace

by Bernadette Keaggy

Bernadette writes with the candor about the hurt and confusion that shook her to the core of her being. Bernadette's inspiring account offers profound insight to anyone who has ever looked at life's moments of happiness and loss and wondered why.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1993

Reviews

[Myra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms Keaggy wrote this on the subject of mothers such as herself, who experience/d fertility issues, including stillbirth, preemie death, miscarriages, and SIDS babies. It is a subject that should resonate with most adult women as even now there is about a 33% chance that a conceived child will not make it until their 1st birthday through various health issues.

She is the wife of a fairly well known Christian recording artist, and it was interesting to me to know her husband Phil Keaggy has recorded several songs with these themes. I was moved by their struggles. I think if you know someone who is grieving the loss of an infant or a pregnancy you should recommend this book, it is a thoughtful, compassionate foray into an extremely painful subject

[Shannon Bradbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

After having several miscarriages, I read this book. I was intrigued because of listening to Phil Keaggy's music growing up. It was written in raw vulnerability. This book helped me grieve after I had trauma after my loss. "A Deeper Shade Of Grace" gave me permission to grieve, and reading someone else story validated the pain, but not without Hope! It led me to think about faith and my relationship with God as I experienced loss.

[Georgia Herod · Rating 4 out of 5]

A friend had recommended this book to me because we were walking through a second miscarriage with our daughter. The Keaggeys had lost five children before having healthy babies. Powerfully written; honest responses to pain and suffering. Grieving turned to joy. Transparent sharing of grief and learning a "deeper shade of grace." I would recommend this to anyone who has been affected by miscarriage.

[Ebookwormy1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keaggy writes about her three miscarriages experienced before doctors could aide her in carrying a child to viability. This is a heartbreaking book that will open the eyes of those who haven't experienced miscarriage, while comforting those who have experienced it. Keaggy sensitively writes about both the crises of healing (breakthrough moments and decisions) and the process of healing (concepts and ideas that shaped her heart over time). The focus is on what we learn about God through this and how we can trust Him - even when He directs our lives in directions we wouldn't go.

One caveat is that Keaggy's miscarriages occurred in the 70's. In the interim, the medical community has "grown up" in regard to assisting couples is dealing with this pain. Readers should be aware that some of the horrible practices documented (removing the babies without letting both parents have some extended time with them, tranquilizing the mother to minimize emotional pain), have been understood to be harmful and eliminated (generally).

[Debby · Rating 5 out of 5]

having listened to phil keaggy's music since the Glass Harp days, i was very interested to read about their life together and the trials they faced from bernadette's perspective. this is a very good book.