Do you wonder "How did I get here?" or "Will my life ever feel normal again?" Jennifer Hubbard chronicles her journey in facing those questions after the death of her daughter in the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. She takes readers through those dark times, from the day of the shooting to the months that follow, and shows how she found strength in herself and brought peace to her family again. And how through it all, she never lost sight of her faith. In Finding Sanctuary, Hubbard invites you to sit with her in the unexpected places where graces are afforded, peace is found, and hearts are transformed. Through her story, she shows how you can embrace grief and vulnerability to help your heart heal with God's soothing balm of love and restore your footing in places and in ways that you never imagined. Each chapter contains: Each chapter features a part of Hubbard's journey towards healing and peace after the event that lead to her daughter's tragic death. Discover what she gleaned from those moments and how you can relate them to your own life. The Word of God can offer a soothing balm in times of trouble. From the pained but trusting prayers in the Psalms to the hopeful messages of Christ's coming in the Gospels, you can reflect on how scripture is speaking to you in your struggles. Take the lessons of the chapter and apply them to your own situation. Meditate deeply on how you face the suffering in your own life and take the next steps to better bring those dark times and difficult moments to the Lord. “Achingly beautiful.” “Jennifer Hubbard's achingly beautiful book takes us to the heart of horror and leads us out to an otherwise unimaginable hope.” —From the foreword by Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P. Founding editor-in-chief of Magnificat “Courage, wisdom, vulnerability.” “Jennifer Hubbard is a woman of great courage, deep wisdom, and genuine vulnerability. Through her moving words and transparent faith, she shows us that peace can meet us in our pain and hope can make its home within our hearts. This book will inspire and encourage all who would welcome a little more peace in their lives.” —Rev. Brian R. Mowrey Lead pastor of Walnut Hill Community Church Bethel, Connecticut “Highly recommend.” “As a mother who understands the deep grief of losing a child, I could not recommend this book highly enough. Sharing from the rawness of her grief, Hubbard's supplications to God give witness to the reader that there is always a way out of the darkness.” —Mary E. Lenaburg Author of Be Brave in the Scared “Raw candor.” “With raw candor straight from a mother's heart, Hubbard offers hard-won wisdom on healing for anyone who has ever loved and lost and dared to keep leaning on Jesus through it all.” —Colleen Carroll Campbell Author of The Heart of Perfection
✔ Author(s): Jennifer Hubbard,Peter John Cameron OP
✔ Title: Finding Sanctuary: How the Wild Work of Peace Restored the Heart of a Sandy Hook Mother
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (95 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1646800613
✔ ISBN-13: 9781646800612
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Finding Sanctuary by Jennifer Hubbard
Elaine Leonard
What an intellectual journey! The themes explored in this book challenged my perceptions and sparked introspection. It's refreshing to read a book that provokes such thought.
Katherine Stevenson
I couldn't stop raving about this book to my friends and family. It's a literary gem that deserves all the praise. I can't wait to dive into more works by this talented author.
Kara Snyder
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
