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Where Does A Mother Go To Resign?
Barbara Johnson tells her family's searing story honestly and compassionately, beginning with the news one of her sons has joined the gay lifestyle, cutting off contact with his family. She offers hope to families facing similar circumstances, sharing how God brought her through the deep waters without letting her drown--and how He will do the same for them.
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Published
October 1st 2004
by Bethany House Publishers
(first published April 1st 1979)
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I am part of a Stephen Ministry group that comes along side of others to be a listener and help them through hard situations. This book was recommended to me by one such suffering person.
It is not a funny book--even though the title might suggest it! It is the true story of how a woman dealt with a string of real hardship. The amazing thing was how the Lord prepared her for what she would face. I don't want to spoil the book so I will not explain what she saw before hand that helped her.
She face...more
It is not a funny book--even though the title might suggest it! It is the true story of how a woman dealt with a string of real hardship. The amazing thing was how the Lord prepared her for what she would face. I don't want to spoil the book so I will not explain what she saw before hand that helped her.
She face...more
The premiere contribution which was to finally list over a dozen books by this very dear friend of myself and my family. This was Barb's "intiation" and a very successful "baptism by fire" of her putting her history of so many unbelievable developments that happened in her life. In essence, these developments actually woke a "sleeping giant" of a woman of depth and character sprinkled with infectious humour.
As with all of Barbara's contributions, full of humour (some black, mostly white)... hea...more
As with all of Barbara's contributions, full of humour (some black, mostly white)... hea...more
Remember the 1970s? The hippie generation was in full rebellion and the Jesus' freaks were witnessing to them on the streets. Homosexuality and AIDs were still the subjects of whispers behind closed doors. It was during this era that Barbara Johnson discovered that one of her sons had been drawn into the homosexual lifestyle. The revelation broke her heart and sent her into a depression cycle that came close to destroying her.
Where Does a Mother Go to Resign is a raw account of the depths of emo...more
Where Does a Mother Go to Resign is a raw account of the depths of emo...more
Nov 28, 2008
Abby
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This book was mentioned in the book I am reading right now, about gay people and the LDS church. It's about a mom whose son is gay.
Loved this book! See how God works in and through the storms. Funny, sad, life learning experiences.
EXCELLENT READ
I didn't read this book because I wanted to resign from being a mother, but because I have read several of Barbara Johnson's books and she is a hoot! However, this book was on a more serious matter, and I got so much from it, that it made me feel guilty for ever complaining.
Barbara has a way of making you laugh at even the serious stuff. Her sense of humor is unbeatable. What a great attitude.
Barbara has a way of making you laugh at even the serious stuff. Her sense of humor is unbeatable. What a great attitude.
This book is not funny except for brief anecdotes. It's the story of Barbara Johnson's feelings after she discovered that her son had decided to be homosexual. I found it useful for her therapist's advice on how to handle the extremes of emotion. It rang true to what I've experienced with depression in my own life. This book is helpful to know that God is good and that He does not leave us alone.
What a life this woman had. I read this book because I was feeling sorry for myself as a stay-home mom and wanted to resign, but after reading this I said, "Hey, I should appreciate my life because it could be MUCH worse!!!!" That wasn't the point of the book, and I did appreciate the point of the book, but I did get something different from it.
I have read alot of Barbara Johnson's books and they are hilarious, touching your heart with her humor and personal life stories.
If this wasn't rated as a true story, it would be hard to believe.
She is one strong lady...
She is one strong lady...
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