"Life, In Spite of Me" is the story of Kristen Jane Anderson. Everyone has a story. I particularly enjoy hearing those that have the theme of redemption written all over their lives. I firmly believe that God doesn't waste pain, even the most horrendous experiences shape and mold us into who God wants us to be. God redeems our suffering. Kristen's story is full of suffering, psychological suffering, deaths, emotional pain, and rape drive her to the breaking point. She tries to commit suicide, and yet her life is spared. In the process she loses both legs. How can this possibly be a story of redemption? Can anything ever make up for this kind of pain? Is there ever hope in this kind of agony? As you read this book, you would think that there is no way out of this situation, and no way to make it livable, and then God steps in. It begins to be clear where the hand of God has been on her life through it all, and how he has a good plan for her life, a plan to prosper her and not to harm her. She goes on to do beautiful things, and build a life, that she may have never had with her legs. I recommend you read the book if you want to know the rest! Enjoy!
*I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review*
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