‘Don’t Waste the Pain’ a book review…
Don’t Waste the Pain
written by: David Lyons and Linda Lyons Richardson
I had the privilege to read and review this book…I think self-help and books that talk about someone’s suffering and pain can only be one of three things…
#1. painful to read…
#2. clichéd and cheesy…
or
#3. well written, relevant, and inspiring…
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This book absolutely lands under #3…both authors are very acquainted to pain…David, just recently lost his son to a very aggressive hard to treat cancer and his sister Linda, has been living with cancer for 9 years…their perspective, encouragement, and through this book was invaluable to me…
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I was reading this book shortly after I was done with chemotherapy treatments and was having some issues with my blood…I was discouraged that things just kept dragging on, and I carted this book with me to work and doctors appointments soaking in all I could…
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Had I read this before getting cancer and going through the last year I am not sure ‘Don’t Waste the Pain’ would have had the same effect on me…I am not sure I would have totally believed all they were saying…but it is all true, and put into a biblical perspective…showing you how Jesus is with you every step, even when you are tired and scared…it is a cheerleader helping you to the finish line…
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This would be an amazing book to give to someone who has just been diagnosed with cancer, or is struggling with some other kind of pain…I know I would have loved to receive it…
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You can not read this book and leave uninspired…I WILLbe reading it again, and sharing it with those that God places on my heart…
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
#1. painful to read…
#2. clichéd and cheesy…
or
#3. well written, relevant, and inspiring…
*
This book absolutely lands under #3…both authors are very acquainted to pain…David, just recently lost his son to a very aggressive hard to treat cancer and his sister Linda, has been living with cancer for 9 years…their perspective, encouragement, and through this book was invaluable to me…
*
I was reading this book shortly after I was done with chemotherapy treatments and was having some issues with my blood…I was discouraged that things just kept dragging on, and I carted this book with me to work and doctors appointments soaking in all I could…
*
Had I read this before getting cancer and going through the last year I am not sure ‘Don’t Waste the Pain’ would have had the same effect on me…I am not sure I would have totally believed all they were saying…but it is all true, and put into a biblical perspective…showing you how Jesus is with you every step, even when you are tired and scared…it is a cheerleader helping you to the finish line…
*
This would be an amazing book to give to someone who has just been diagnosed with cancer, or is struggling with some other kind of pain…I know I would have loved to receive it…
*
You can not read this book and leave uninspired…I WILLbe reading it again, and sharing it with those that God places on my heart…
*
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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