Building on the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with God and on the story of her own battle with life-changing disappointment, Benedictine Sr. Joan Chittister explores the landscape of suffering and hope. Meant to help listeners cope with their own suffering and disappointment, this book is, in Sister Joan's own words, an anatomy of struggle and an account of the way hope grows in us, despite our moments of darkness, regardless of our regular bouts of depression. It is an invitation to look again at the struggles of life in order that we might remember how to recognize new life in our souls the next time our hearts turn again to clay.
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"There are true words of inspiration in those pages! This book helped clarify what I've been feeling for years, that which I could not put into words myself. I praised God all by myself when her words reflected what I deal with right now!! Excellent read..." — Terry (4 out of 5 stars)
"There are true words of inspiration in those pages! This book helped clarify what I've been feeling for years, that which I could not put into words myself. I praised God all by myself when her words reflected what I deal with right now!! Excellent read..."
" Inspiring words for tough times. "
" I really needed this book when I read it. It does seem to jump from struggle to transformation without really telling you how to go about doing that. However, it is a very hopeful book in a time a crisis. "
" Extraordinary book on the wrestling of faith through loss. "
" Good book, not so much about hope more about the gifts rendered through struggle. Really liked it. I will be rereading this book. "
" This book was great! If you've ever been through any kind of tough time, especially an illness of some kind, I would recommend reading this book! "
" A very real, yet hopeful perspective on the purpose of struggle in our lives. "
" re-reading - fantastic book for anyone going through those dark times. I love Joan 's writing. "
" I ordered extra copies from Amazon and gave to people, that is how powerful this book was to me. "
" Wow! Did I ever need to read this book at this very moment of my life. Fabulous for anyone struggling. "
" Wonderful wonderful book. This spoke to me in a profound way when I read it- I was at the perfect place in my life to really receive what Chittister has to offer. "
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