Being Well When We're Ill: Wholeness and Hope in Spite of Infirmity

by Marva J. Dawn

Book Overview

Marva Dawn has an insider's view of the many spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical difficulties encountered by people with chronic illness and disabilities. She knows from experience how to nurture hope in spite of infirmity. Filled with insight and practical help, each chapter of Being Well When We're Ill focuses on one particular kind of struggle, such as worry, guilt, the loss of meaning, or the loss of confidence and trust that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806680385
• ISBN13: 9780806680385
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Augsburg Books
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

living faithfully with a disability

This book helps us live in the here and now with faith and one or more disabilities. The book is both practical and inspiring. as a Christian with disabilities she realistically explores the impact of disability and chronic illnesses on the life of faith and encourages to take the difficulties of life to our always loving God. A must read for those the church denies access to God because of their disabilities or illness.

Many Thanks

This is the book I have been waiting for. Many thanks to you Marva. I cannot even find the words to express what is in my heart. This book has changed my life forever. Kathy Bend OR

NBrown

I feel as if I have a new friend in Marva Dawn. I have been struggling with chronic pain and illness for seven years. This is extremely challenging to me in so many ways including my faith life. This book brought me renewed faith and hope as I read the author's story and how she has lived out her own challenges. She brings truth to the lies we sometimes believe about ourselves and concrete ideas for spiritual "practices" (I like that term also) for individuals to consider. Her theological discussions about topics such as retribution helped me to find clarity in my own views. Her use of scripture and prayers throughout helped to make reading a devotional experience. I highly recommend this book. Thank you Marva.