The Promise of Hope: Coping When Life Caves In

by William M. Kinnaird

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1 pages, Paperback

First published October 16, 1981

Reviews

[Christine Polli · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this as part of our supervisory group for Stephen Ministers. As usual, I seemed to be the odd man out on this book. Most of the class liked it. They admitted that there were some chapters that led to much discussion, but over all they thought the author's message was on point. As for me, I did not like this book at all. I thought much of the author's response to things was cavalier and simplistic. For someone who has been in such despair, I thought there would be more insight to how he found hope and perhaps struggled with that. Often, his conclusions were one sentence long and trite. Given the title, I was looking forward to the book. As I read, I found myself shouting no often. Yes, God is our hope and savior, but when someone is deeply hurting, they aren't read to hear that. He/She must get through that pain. It seemed to me that much of that part of finding hope was brushed over. I wouldn't give this to someone who is deeply suffering.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received this book for working with Stephen Ministry. It's almost like a daily devotional as each chapter is only about 3-4 pages. Did not go into great depth at that length but what was presented was excellent.

[Nancy Pretty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for continued education for Stephen Ministry. A quick, easy read with good insight.

[Doctor Sax · Rating 5 out of 5]

I suppose that the goal of any self-help/spiritual book is how much you can connect with it. Well, I connected and then some as this beautifully written book of personal stories mixed with some religious scripture came at a time in my life when it was needed most. This being the most painful episode of my life involving betrayal and Abandonment that I have ever had to deal with ...this book was a revelation in a time of incredible crisis.....

[Janice · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not likely to give to someone to provide them much hope, unless we were to read and discuss it together.