A Bruised Reed He Shall Not Break: A Story of Conversion to Catholicism and Healing from Childhood Abuse - Tapa blanda

Thieben, Carla

 
9780595396405: A Bruised Reed He Shall Not Break: A Story of Conversion to Catholicism and Healing from Childhood Abuse
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ISBN 10: 0595396402 ISBN 13: 9780595396405
Editorial: iUniverse, 2007

Sinopsis

At the tender age of four, author Catherine Elizabeth endured sexual abuse at the hands of her older brother. When she became older, her father physically abused her. The abuse finally stopped when she graduated from high school and started college, but Elizabeth still had to deal with the resulting mental anguish. Only the understanding that God loved her-bruises and all-enabled Elizabeth to rise above her pain and find healing. Raised in the Baptist tradition, she converted to Catholicism, a religion through which she found peace and serenity.Instead of labeling herself a victim or survivor of abuse, Elizabeth garners strength from the experiences that have shaped her life. Elizabeth does not label herself a victim or a survivor of abuse. Instead, her experiences have shaped her, inside and out. Motivated by her past, Elizabeth embarked on a career to help others who have faced similar situations. A Bruised Reed He Shall Not Break shares her courageous journey from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse to peace and recovery. It also includes a detailed bibliography of suggested readings that will increase your knowledge of how to break the cycle of abuse.With Elizabeth's simple, straightforward style, you'll find the strength to forge a new life, free from the restraints of your past.

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Reseña del editor

At the tender age of four, author Catherine Elizabeth endured sexual abuse at the hands of her older brother. When she became older, her father physically abused her. The abuse finally stopped when she graduated from high school and started college, but Elizabeth still had to deal with the resulting mental anguish. Only the understanding that God loved her-bruises and all-enabled Elizabeth to rise above her pain and find healing. Raised in the Baptist tradition, she converted to Catholicism, a religion through which she found peace and serenity.

Instead of labeling herself a victim or survivor of abuse, Elizabeth garners strength from the experiences that have shaped her life. Elizabeth does not label herself a victim or a survivor of abuse. Instead, her experiences have shaped her, inside and out. Motivated by her past, Elizabeth embarked on a career to help others who have faced similar situations. A Bruised Reed He Shall Not Break shares her courageous journey from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse to peace and recovery. It also includes a detailed bibliography of suggested readings that will increase your knowledge of how to break the cycle of abuse.

With Elizabeth's simple, straightforward style, you'll find the strength to forge a new life, free from the restraints of your past.

Biografía del autor

Catherine Elizabeth has a BS in nursing and an MA in ministry. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Editorial
iUniverse
Año de publicación
2007
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0595396402
ISBN 13 
9780595396405
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
50
Contacto del fabricante
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