Catholic Media Association 2022 Book Awards FIRST PLACE, Marriage & Family Living FIRST PLACE, Self-Published Book Honorable Mention, Healing & Self Help "We learn of the struggles [Donna] faced in her marriage and career. She provides us with tools we can use to begin to heal from all the struggles we face in our own lives. The choice is ours. If we commit to this journey, we can improve our mental and physical health and we can find ourselves growing closer to God in the process."
Illumination Book Awards GOLD MEDAL Reader Views Literary Awards GOLD MEDAL Readers' Favorite SILVER MEDAL in Christian Non-fiction
“If you’re looking for inspiration on how to begin you own healing journey, take your first step by reading the amazing A Doctor’s Healing Journey .” T. Ruggles “…one of the best books I have ever read. Donna Chacko, MD, does an outstanding job of writing her life story and sharing her knowledge, skills, and experience with us…Highly recommended to all adults, young and old.” N. Soine “…a great book for anyone going through a challenging marriage or the terminal illness of a loved one…I recommend this book to people who love memoirs, health, and discovering spiritual healing.” C. Scherba
Described as a “…a searingly honest memoir…” by Dr. Kenny Lin, Deputy Editor, American Family Physician, A Doctor’s Healing Journey can help anyone who is stressed, hurting, or stuck. Dr. Chacko, a successful physician, describes her unbearable marital strife and how she ultimately found serenity, health, and God. She lays her life bare as she digs into her upbringing, relationships, life choices, and profession in a deeply personal journey toward healing and wholeness. Pilgrimage vividly illustrates her universal each of us has more power to improve our health than we realize, especially when we let God help us. Pilgrimage's message of hope and health comes at a time when the focus on mind-body-spirit health is desperately In Pilgrimage , Dr. Chacko connects how trust in God and self-care can help each of us feel better. In sharing her journey, she provides the map and compass to lead, empower, and inspire others to take their courageous first steps towards the healing of their own body, mind, and spirit. *Kaiser Family Foundation, 2021