The Never-The-Less Principle

by Marion Bond West, Elizabeth Sherrill

When West's husband was diagnosed with having a brain tumor, she almost let fear overwhelm her until she relinquished it to Jesus. He in turn gave her one Nevertheless. To her delight, she found the word "nevertheless" is used more than 90 times in the Bible. That word became her motto, a slogan of courageous faith in a fearful world.

158 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1995

Reviews

[fpk · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Marion Bond West. I love the way she writes. She is funny, forthright, and inspiring. I imagine sitting down having a conversation with her when I read her books. Unfortunately, she is not well recognized. Her books are wonderful, kind of all over the place, and she does repeat some of her favorite anecdotes in several books, but her writing is captivating. I feel like I'm reading her diary. Only obstacles I think are the titles and covers of her books. Who decides these things I wonder; editors probably... If I hadn't read her stories in Guideposts magazines, I'd never think to pick up her books. B/c the titles kind of put me off: Out of My Bondage, for example, sounds like another addict's story, and it's not. This book, The Nevertheless Principle, is about how Marion discovered how she could live through difficulties and challenges, b/c God does things despite awful circumstances. ..."Even though my husband's CAT SCAN isn't good, even though his prognosis isn't good, nevertheless, I can survive this.. I can live... I will be alright." I find that Nevertheless living principle very inspiring and I want to have that sort of faith. Marion is almost 80 now, (I feel like I can call her Marion b/c reading her books you feel like her friend!) and I'm not sure she's writing too much these days.... but I'll re-read her books for sure...

[Arlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been reading Marion's books since I was a young wife and mother. I wish she lived next door to me!! :) Her honesty is refreshing...she is willing to share her innermost thoughts in her writing. She does not pretend to be a super Christian. Ms West encourages all Christians to draw closer to God. One thing i have learned from her writing is that when God prompts me to do something, be obedient. We never know when we may have the opportunity to show the love of Christ to others. This book was hard to read as I felt as if I knew Marion and Jerry and to journey through Jerry's last days was painful but the end of the book is so inspiring.