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Grace Works
If he ever crosses either of those lines, I will have to leave. . . .
Elaine vows she will leave her husband if he ever harms their daughters. He does—committing the ultimate violation of love and trust. As Elaine struggles with the consequences of her husband’s actions, she explores the How can I forgive the unforgivable? In a moving narrative with diary-like detail, Elaine recounts the aftermath of her daughter’s sexual abuse and husband’s betrayal. She shares the struggles she and her three daughters face as they confront the anger, sorrow, and pain of abuse and its physical, psychological, emotional, relational, and financial effects. Relationships are tested and broken. Sorrows grow and pressures mount. The family comes into the public eye in a small Southern city where “everyone knows everyone.” Yet through it all, Elaine and her daughters maintain their faith in God, a faith that sustains them and allows them to sustain one another. They work together to forge new relationships and build new lives. They regain hope, peace, and joy. And in grappling with bitterness, hatred, and the desire for peace, Elaine finds her How can she forgive the unforgivable? Grace. Follow Elaine and her daughters’ journey, and witness in it a profound example of grace at work.
CONTENT This book discusses sensitive subjects, including sexual abuse of a minor, psychological illness and distress, self-harm, suicide, drug use and abuse, and addiction.
Elaine vows she will leave her husband if he ever harms their daughters. He does—committing the ultimate violation of love and trust. As Elaine struggles with the consequences of her husband’s actions, she explores the How can I forgive the unforgivable? In a moving narrative with diary-like detail, Elaine recounts the aftermath of her daughter’s sexual abuse and husband’s betrayal. She shares the struggles she and her three daughters face as they confront the anger, sorrow, and pain of abuse and its physical, psychological, emotional, relational, and financial effects. Relationships are tested and broken. Sorrows grow and pressures mount. The family comes into the public eye in a small Southern city where “everyone knows everyone.” Yet through it all, Elaine and her daughters maintain their faith in God, a faith that sustains them and allows them to sustain one another. They work together to forge new relationships and build new lives. They regain hope, peace, and joy. And in grappling with bitterness, hatred, and the desire for peace, Elaine finds her How can she forgive the unforgivable? Grace. Follow Elaine and her daughters’ journey, and witness in it a profound example of grace at work.
CONTENT This book discusses sensitive subjects, including sexual abuse of a minor, psychological illness and distress, self-harm, suicide, drug use and abuse, and addiction.
244 pages, Paperback
Published November 19, 2022
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December 22, 2022
So powerful
This reminded me that in any storm of life you are not alone God is with you, Grace Works amen!
This reminded me that in any storm of life you are not alone God is with you, Grace Works amen!
January 26, 2023
Beautiful true story.
Such a beautiful story of how God can heal our hearts. So much emotion in this true story. Elaine is a beautiful example of Grace.
Such a beautiful story of how God can heal our hearts. So much emotion in this true story. Elaine is a beautiful example of Grace.
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