In the Midst: Treasures from the Dark

by John Stumbo

With a feeding tube hanging from his stomach, a disease ravaging his muscles and questions raging in his soul, Dr. John Stumbo made the commitment to be transparently honest. He also made the commitment to write-not only for others to read, but as a means of finding out what he truly believed in the midst of his crisis. This is a collection of some of the most insightful of those writings.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a collection of the author's blog posts written mostly when he was sick and fighting through the uncertainty of his disease. For the most part these posts were included in his book An Honest Look, which was, overall, a better book and more cohesive. This felt a little disjointed and it takes patience and reading in segments to get through this but the posts were still revealing and encouraging.

[caroline naylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a true inspiration John is to those going through hard seasons in life.

Thank you John for giving so generously of your true feelings through your terrible ordeal and in so doing glorifying our wonderful God.

[Kylie Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED it

[Julianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been a daily companion for me during the past year as I grieved the loss of a 30-year marriage, a relationship that was always tainted by alcohol addiction, and the realization that I was never really the wife - only the mistress to a man married to his addiction. John’s words of comfort and encouragement THROUGH the pain are priceless, and give the rest of us hope and courage to lean on the Savior no matter what darkness He has chosen for our path.

[Donna Hannold · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would like to reread this book. So many lessons and thoughts to rehear.