When the Bible talks about the third- and fourth-generational curse, that’s so true. If the curse is not broken by you, then who will stop it dead in its tracks? Dealing with forgotten pain, things you stuff down just to survive, is serious business. But that’s what Robin Meade did. Growing up, she was criticized, put down, and stomped on—by her own family. She chose to bury her pain.
Fierce Wholeness: Finding Myself after Childhood Emotional Trauma is Robin’s story—in all of its raw and messy but authentic and beautiful transparency as she unpacks the trajectory of her life from childhood to adulthood and seeks to repair the dam that had been busted, the riverbed that had been washed away, the landscape that had been obliterated by her family of origin.
Readers who grew up in the clutches of the branches of emotional abuse will be empowered by Robin’s story because of the freedom that Jesus gives. Robin’s story is raw and authentic, and readers will be encouraged by how they too can find fierce wholeness in Christ.
My thoughts: This book is excellent! I thought that Robin did a wonderful job of writing about a difficult subject, and that she did so in such a way that offers hope and healing for survivors of childhood trauma. I could relate to her story so much, and also appreciated it as a cautionary tale for parents. With her father being in the ministry, the parents put a lot of pressure on their kids to act a certain way. It can be easy to get caught up in wanting your children to come across as well behaved to reflect well on their parents, but God calls us to do so much more as parents, to work on winning their hearts for Him. I really appreciate being reminded of that message.
I received this book from Celebrate Lit. This is my honest review.
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About the Author
Robin Meade grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but now she walks with God in the beautiful suburbs of Chicago. For nearly five years she has led and taught as part of the women’s ministry team at New Life Brookfield Church. She loves her dog and great food, but mostly she loves Jesus, and strives to encourage people to experience God’s restorative healing and for God to be glorified through it.
More from Robin
There’s a level of ‘fierce’ that we all need to reach in our journey with Christ; to be real about the journey. When you experience abuse as a child, there is a ‘normal’ way of perceiving your surroundings that’s set, and if not corrected, stays with you into adulthood. My desire for this book is that people who have suffered childhood emotional abuse know they are not alone, that they can experience of healing through a relationship with Jesus Christ. The Bible talks about being ready to give an account and running the race striving for first place and working out our salvation with fear and trembling – some of that has been lost in our Christian culture. Jesus isn’t a wimp or a doormat because he is kind and forgiving and neither should we be. I hope my story will be a blessing to many in their faith walk, to get to their level of ‘fierce’.
Blog Stops
Texas Book-aholic, August 3
My Devotional Thoughts, August 4 (Author Interview)
Genesis 5020, August 5
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 6
Blossoms and Blessings, August 7 (Author Interview)
deb’s Book Review, August 7
Locks, Hooks and Books, August 8
For Him and My Family, August 9
Simple Harvest Reads, August 10 (Author Interview)
Artistic Nobody, August 11 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)
Ashley’s Bookshelf, August 12
For the Love of Literature, August 13 (Author Interview)
Inklings and notions, August 14
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, August 15
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, August 16 (Author Interview)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Robin is giving away the grand prize package of a basket with a signed copy of the book, the Fierce Wholeness Companion Journal, and $10 gift cards to Joann’s, Starbucks, Amazon and a stuffed moose!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/fe95/fierce-wholeness-celebration-tour-giveaway
The book sounds great.
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