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Title of Book: Through Every Storm By Sharlene Maclaren BACK COVER: Struggling through the tragic loss of their child, Maddie and Jeff Bowman experience the immense pain and grief caused by a broken heart and a marriage so severely strained that a divorce seems imminent. Will life ever be normal again? While still overwhelmed with feelings of complete hopelessness and loneliness, they are additionally faced with having to care for a precocious little boy. Then, Maddie slowly realizes how to let God be in control. The love that she discovers gives her the hope and strength to go on. Maddie and Jeff must learn how to overcome their problems. But together they may find a joy and happiness that they had never known before. REVIEWER’S COMMENTS: Through Every Storm is the beautiful and touching story of a couple dealing with the aftermath of the tragic loss of their only child. Jeff and Maddie are on the verge of divorce. They have moved so far away from each other that there seems to be no hope for a future together. In the midst of their problems enters an intelligent seven year old who can see what they are unable to regarding their relationship. Ms. MacLaren deals with an issue that many people must come to terms with after a tragedy. She shows how Maddie feels unworthy of love due to her feelings of guilt. Maddie feels as if she is undeserving of her husband's or God's love so she closes herself off to both of them. God patiently pursues Maddie and shows her that true love is not dependent on our goodness or our failures or successes. God loves us at any cost. As Maddie realizes this, she is able to slowly open up to her husband and begin the healing process. What a beautiful and moving story. The characters are so well developed that you feel as if they might live next door. This book is one you will find yourself reading til the early morning hours because you just can't put it down. AUTHOR INFORMATION: Born and raised in West Michigan, Sharlene MacLaren attended Spring Arbor University. Upon graduation with an education degree, she married one of her childhood friends. Together they raised two lovely daughters. Now happily retired after teaching elementary school for 31 years, "Shar" enjoys reading, writing, singing in the church choir and worship teams, traveling, and spending time with her husband, children, and precious grandson. Shar is a regular speaker for her local MOPS organization, is involved in KIDS' HOPE USA, a mentoring program for at-risk children, counsels young women in the Apple of Gold program, and is active in two weekly Bible studies. She and her husband, Cecil, live in Spring Lake , Michigan, with their lovable collie, Dakota, and Mocha, their lazy fat cat. |
