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Here is the back cover of the book:
Infertility sucks. If you live with it, your faith, in whatever you believe in, takes a beating. My story is about infertility, but wrestling with God is a universal struggle. Whatever causes you to be depressed or lose hope, this book is for you. For years I wrote through the pain, and passed around my journal, giving comfort to many. When I tried to publish it, secular publishers were not interested, since it deals with faith. Christian publishers were not interested, since I am a minister’s wife speaking honestly and openly about the doubt and anger I experienced in my faith. They wanted to sanitize my words, and give it a neat and tidy ending. I decided to be completely honest instead.
In those dark days I wanted, and needed to know I was not alone.
I discovered along the journey that God did not wear a cape, swooping in to save the day.
Most days, God did not hold me or even look me in the eye.
I did discover, however, that God never left.
I was never alone in the darkness,
and neither are you.
Infertility sucks. If you live with it, your faith, in whatever you believe in, takes a beating. My story is about infertility, but wrestling with God is a universal struggle. Whatever causes you to be depressed or lose hope, this book is for you. For years I wrote through the pain, and passed around my journal, giving comfort to many. When I tried to publish it, secular publishers were not interested, since it deals with faith. Christian publishers were not interested, since I am a minister’s wife speaking honestly and openly about the doubt and anger I experienced in my faith. They wanted to sanitize my words, and give it a neat and tidy ending. I decided to be completely honest instead.
In those dark days I wanted, and needed to know I was not alone.
I discovered along the journey that God did not wear a cape, swooping in to save the day.
Most days, God did not hold me or even look me in the eye.
I did discover, however, that God never left.
I was never alone in the darkness,
and neither are you.
The Exquisite Ordinary, published in 2012, is also available. This book is a kaleidoscope of moments, seeing that the everyday is anything but ordinary. There's a little fiction, some honest faith conversations, thoughts on the creative process, and insights from children and grown ups to stretch and inspire us all.
Here is what a few people had to say about the book;
"What an amazing read. It put things in different perspectives and really made me think. It was so inspiring. Made me smile without ceasing at times, and other times would make me tear up. It's a book that you can either read in one day, or just read a section or chapter whenever you have a little spare time. Would definitely recommend it!" - Sarah
"This is a short little book, but it is filled with wisdom, laughter, and reflections of life. It's definitely worth reading!" - Debby
"Rachel is a gifted writer who sees snatches of God in the most ordinary events of daily living. She sees with the wonder of a child, newly discovering all that is going on, and she tells her stories with tenderness and humor." -Gloria
Here is what a few people had to say about the book;
"What an amazing read. It put things in different perspectives and really made me think. It was so inspiring. Made me smile without ceasing at times, and other times would make me tear up. It's a book that you can either read in one day, or just read a section or chapter whenever you have a little spare time. Would definitely recommend it!" - Sarah
"This is a short little book, but it is filled with wisdom, laughter, and reflections of life. It's definitely worth reading!" - Debby
"Rachel is a gifted writer who sees snatches of God in the most ordinary events of daily living. She sees with the wonder of a child, newly discovering all that is going on, and she tells her stories with tenderness and humor." -Gloria