Circle of Hope (Paperback)

Blessing Toke

ISBN 10: 172731462X / ISBN 13: 9781727314625

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018

About this Item

Paperback. About the bookIn this book, five people share their life journeys. Their stories and experiences are different, but they have in common, pain, tears and joy.A dad whose wife finally gave birth to a child with autism after years of childlessness. Despite significant challenges with raising the child, their faith in God remained optimistic and kept them going.A mother whose son was diagnosed with Down syndrome: the trauma of receiving the diagnosis, how it impacted her family and work life, and how their trust in God is rewarded in the joys her son brings to them daily.A woman whose son was diagnosed with autism: the difficulties they encountered, both in obtaining and after the diagnosis, including the family breakdown. She remains full of hope in her Maker.Another woman relays her traumatic childhood experiences. Undaunted by the horrific abuse and neglect of people who were meant to safeguard her, she has been healed of the scars of her past and gone on to enjoy a life many can only dream of. Finally, the turbulent, painful journey of a woman who lost three children to stillbirth by the age of twenty-four: how God turned her mourning into joy and brought her dreams to reality. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Circle of Hope (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 172731462X
• ISBN 13: 9781727314625
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

About the bookIn this book, five people share their life journeys. Their stories and experiences are different, but they have in common, pain, tears and joy.A dad whose wife finally gave birth to a child with autism after years of childlessness. Despite significant challenges with raising the child, their faith in God remained optimistic and kept them going.A mother whose son was diagnosed with Down syndrome: the trauma of receiving the diagnosis, how it impacted her family and work life, and how their trust in God is rewarded in the joys her son brings to them daily.A woman whose son was diagnosed with autism: the difficulties they encountered, both in obtaining and after the diagnosis, including the family breakdown. She remains full of hope in her Maker.Another woman relays her traumatic childhood experiences. Undaunted by the horrific abuse and neglect of people who were meant to safeguard her, she has been healed of the scars of her past and gone on to enjoy a life many can only dream of. Finally, the turbulent, painful journey of a woman who lost three children to stillbirth by the age of twenty-four: how God turned her mourning into joy and brought her dreams to reality.

About the Author

Freda McEwen (LLB, LLM, Fellow Institute Paralegal) Freda is a mother of two. One child is diagnosed with autism and the other a final year university student. She is involved in various community activities. She has authored three books.