Books : His Name Is Joel: Searching for God in a Son's Disability
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by: Kathleen Deyer Bolduc
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 649.151092
EAN: 9781578950348
ISBN: 1578950341
Label: Bridge Resources
Manufacturer: Bridge Resources
Number Of Pages: 125
Publication Date: August 01, 1999
Publisher: Bridge Resources
Sales Rank: 1516333
Studio: Bridge Resources
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Author Kathleen Deyer Bolduc welcomes the reader into the world inhabited by a parent of a child with a disability to experience with her the moments of despair, the joy of resplendent victories, and the redemptive presence of God in the midst of deep personal questioning. The book is at once affirming and dares to speak the truth: When disability strikes parents and families grieve. Her account affirms that God is loving and provides us with the strength to face the darkest hours, bringing us to a place of greater compassion, love and joy.
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Rating: - Should be mandatory reading for any Christian who has a child with special needs.
This book takes you into the daily life of the author and shares the difficult things that can happen when you have a child who has special needs--and of course all the difficult questions that you will want to ask--or shout at God. She shares how she processes God through this experience. She reaches across the page to truthfully share her grief with parents so they too can know that the grief they feel is not a problem to be solved and not a goal to be worked through, but rather something that ... Read More
Rating: - His Name Is Joel
I have finally found a book written by a mom who was a Christian before the birth of her son Joel.This mom tells of her journey of
of raising her son(from birth) to be included in her church family and of the rejection of that same community by their indifference. Finding a church when you have a child with special needs is still a challenge in the year 2001! I have met Kathy and know that her journey with her son and finding a welcoming church are not over but,she is hopeful. This book will ... Read More
Rating: - A moving and intimate look at life with a disabled son.
Dyer Bolduc brings the reader into her family and her heart as she tells the story of her son's autism and retardation. Her scriptural references and prayers add to what is already a deeply spiritual journey. I didn't turn a page without learning something new or being touched. Any mother can relate to her struggles.
Rating: - A must have for leaders of any group!
If you want to know how you can really help someone who has a family member with disabilities, you must read this book. It is funny and sad. Mrs. Bolduc transforms her feelings into easily read words. You will want to meet this special mom and child for yourself!
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