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Book Review
by Donna Fleisher To order: www.donnafleisher.com/books.html Donna Fleisher takes Christian fiction to new heights in her emotionally gripping story of friendship forged in the oppressive heat of war. Soldiers Erin Grayson and Christina McIntyre developed a special bond as they served side by side in Operations Desert Shield and Storm-until a dark secret from Chris's past tore them apart. They both returned home, never even saying good-bye. Now, five years later, Erin rushes to Chris's Colorado cabin when tragedy strikes again. The emotional pain is more than Chris can bear. Feeling more dead than alive, she just wants to end it all. Can Erin pull Chris back from the edge of self-destruction? Will Chris accept the truth-that through Christ, a new life, fresh with hope and promise, awaits her? Only time will tell. Wounded Healer is a beautifully written, honest portrayal of the complexities and struggles inherent in all relationships, particularly women's friendships. Fleisher's characterization of Chris is refreshingly deep, three dimensional, and compelling. She paints the darkness with a black brush, which we need to see more of in today's Christian fiction market. I applaud Fleisher's willingness to write honestly and authentically about Chris's pain and attempts at self-medication. Fleisher's characterization of Erin was equally strong. Erin exhibits courage and strength of conviction, and handles the unpredictability of Chris's behavior well, seeing her destructive behavior for what it is: a symptom of a deeper problem-debilitating emotional pain, the kind that only a relationship with Jesus Christ can heal. Erin's husband and his overprotective nature, along with his sophomoric understanding of the complexities of life, is, unfortunately, all too common in some Christian circles. I found myself disliking Erin's husband, which I suspect was Fleisher's intent. Fleisher's own experiences as a veteran of the U.S. Air Force added authenticity to the war scenes. Her fast-paced chapters and powerful storytelling made one thing clear-Fleisher is a skilled writer who grabs you and won't let go. Fleisher certainly made a believer of me. I'll be back for more! --Mary J. Yerkes |
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