I Don't Usually Do This...

...but I think it's worth doing today.

Recently I was asked to review a manuscript of a book that is due to release in February. Nothing unusual about that...I get them these days. And it was a book I was interested in anyway...just a bit earlier than I had expected.

Talk about a Divine Appointment!

Since I know some of you only read "Wholly Devoted" and either aren't aware of my book review blog, I'm going to repost some of the information here for your benefit.

I buy a lot of books. I read a lot of books. I review a lot of books.

No book has changed me like Allison Bottke's soon to be released book, "Setting Boundaries With Your Adult Children".

Except the Bible.

Allison wrote this book out of a painful experience involving her own son; she recounts that pivotal experience in the opening pages. With a prologue from Carol Kent, who's own son's actions changed HER life forever, this book rings with authenticity and a heart for hurting parents that is just HUGE.

In this non-fiction, semi-autobiographic book, Allison first explains "The Parent as Enabler". This was a difficult section to read, because from the very beginning I saw myself in these pages. But it was also a divine appointment (and you thought this was just a book review:-), because I also found freedom in these pages.

As a mother of a prodigal (wayward) daughter, this book was more than just something to read. It was, as I stated earlier, a God appointment. I didn't request this book for review...I was asked to review it.

And now I know it was because God knew I needed the message of healing contained in these pages, and because He wants to get the word out to hurting parents of prodigal children..."There is hope, and you are NOT alone!"

Buy this book for yourself, for a friend or family member, for someone who's hurting over their adult children. Begin a support group and read it together. And allow yourself to regain your S.A.N.I.T.Y. once again. "Setting Boundaries With Your Adult Children" releases February 1, 2008 and is published by Harvest House Publishers.

To Read the Entire Review, click here.

This is a book with a wide appeal. It's for hurting parents; it's for friends of hurting parents.

It's for aching families. It's for families who want to avoid the aches and pains of raising kids in this messed up world.

It's a wake up call for some. It's an alert for others. It's a roadmap to avoid pitfalls...for others, it may be the rope that rescues you from the pit you're in.

No matter what, it's worth reading...and sharing.

Pray for me as I pray for direction concerning this book. I'm going on blog tour with Allison Bottke's new book in April, and I've had some things asked of me.

I don't want to make a move without God's approval, but I feel a sense of urgency about this issue. It's very personal, and I don't believe God is wasting this experience for a mere review.

So, please check out the review. Watch for the interview. And pray for me to find direction in what He has ordained through this divine appointment.

Be blessed,

Deena