Never Alone by Tiffany Bluhm

Never Alone by Tiffany Bluhm ISBN-13: 978-1501848636 Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Abingdon Press Released: Feb. 6, 2018

Source: Review copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
From the time we're little girls, we long to be loved and accepted--from the playground to the lunchroom to the places where we live and work as grown women. We do our best to prove we're lovable and to avoid being left all alone. But the truth is that it's impossible to walk through life without experiencing the pain and loneliness of betrayal, shame, guilt, loss, judgment, or rejection. These wounds can shape our views of ourselves, others, and God and even make us question if we are worthy of love and acceptance. Whether old or new, our heartache can convince us there's no one who understands or cares. Yet Jesus tells us a different story.

In Never Alone, author Tiffany Bluhm offers hope and encouragement that as our plans, hearts, and lives change, God does not miss a beat. What we may have mistaken for absence was only our mind questioning his goodness and grace. Tiffany reveals the depth and healing power of Jesus' unconditional love for us and how we will never escape his love. We do not possess that kind of power. Accept your invitation to find healing for your deepest hurts as we experience the unfailing companionship of Jesus--the Rescuer and Redeemer of broken lives and wounded hearts.


My Review:
Never Alone is part memoir, part spiritual growth book. In each chapter, the author told a part of her life story--from being adopted from an orphanage in India, growing up, and dating to getting married and going through the long process of adopting a son from Uganda. She dealt with feelings of rejection, shame, and loneliness due to her adoption and different appearance from her family. She has also wrestled with envy, worry, anger, bitterness, and grief. So she talked about those issues, bringing in the stories of women in the Bible and related Scriptures. She talked about the lessons she's learned and how God has been at work healing her heart and giving her strength. It's an encouraging book that leads you toward trusting God and drawing on His strength and love in difficult times.


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