Keď život nejde podľa tvojich predstáv

by Katrina J. Zeno

Každá žena má svoj vlastný plán pre život. A každá počíta s tým, že skončí happyendom. No ak sa situácia vyvíja inak a nič nenasvedčuje tomu, že to tak bude, zrazu je zaskočená a nevie ako ďalej. Strata zdravia, odchod milovanej osoby, sklamanie, beznádej... tieto konfrontácie sú náročné a máloktorá z nás, je na ne dostatočne pripravená. Ako sa v týchto situáciách zachovať a nedovoliť, aby z nášho srdca vyrazil koreň horkosti? Kde je Boh, keď sa dejú ťažké veci? Ako ďalej žiť s problémami a nestratiť vieru?

Rečníčka a autorka Katrina J. Zeno poskytuje návod na to, ako mať aj v ťažkých časoch silu zostať v spojení s Bohom. Ako si uchovať srdce plné nádeje a čerpať posilu zo Svätého písma. Prostredníctvom jej osobných príbehov, skúseností a úryvkov zo Svätého písma nás autorka pozýva rozpoznať Božiu vôľu, Jeho prítomnosť a pôsobenie v našich životoch.

Každá kapitola knihy končí otázkami vhodnými na zamyslenie a diskusiu. Je napísaná najmä pre ženy, ktoré práve prechádzajú zložitým obdobím. Odkrýva zmysel utrpenia, ponúka pomocnú ruku a osvetľuje cestu, aby sme nespadli do pasce sebaľútosti.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Catholic

144 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2009

About the author

Katrina J. Zeno, MTS, is an international speaker, retreat leader, and author dedicated to the legacy of St. John Paul II. Her expansive list of talks include the genius of women, the distinctive gift of men, the single life, marriage and marriage prep, pro-life topics, the New Evangelization, Argentine tango and the spiritual life, and, of course, "Theology of the Body for Everyone" including grade school, high school, young adults, parents, catechists, clergy, and senior citizens!

Katrina is especially gifted in reaching a diverse audience as a keynote and conference speaker as well as training catechists, religious educators, seminarians, and priests at the Diocesan and seminarian level. Her dynamic speaking style and clear writing appeal to all ages and states in life. She also assists dioceses, parishes, and organizations with creating a customized program to train speakers/teachers and to integrate theology of the body into every level of catechesis.

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first half was excellent. Zeno balanced personal testimony (hers and others') with Scripture. The way she highlighted the struggles that biblical characters went through, and the good that came from embracing those struggles, really hit home. I was able to reconnect with stories I already knew and also find an even deeper connection with them.
I was less impressed by the second half. It ended well, but she attempts to redefine virginity and awkwardly sticks it in this book. Not only is it a questionable philosophy on virginity, it feels out of place in the book.
Despite, I've already recommended this book to others.

[Salwa Elias · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading every moment of this book and recommended it to several other friends. For me, it confirmed that all the struggles in my life have purpose, even though these struggles were never a part of my "plan". Such an inspiring book to motivate endurance in all trials and perseverance in prayer.

[N S P]

this book was very eye-opening, I wish I had read it sooner. the parts about the script changes and opening our hearts to new ways of thinking stood out the most. definitely changed my outlook on life.

[Tracy Chambers · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a good book but not what I expected. It did give me plenty of information and resources for other books though.