Lost & Found: One Daughter's Story of Amazing Grace

by Kathryn Slattery

Kathryn Slattery gives readers an up close look at that primal relationship between mother and daughter. Taking the reader on a searing and hopeful journey she tells the story of her mother and herself - two very different people-struggling with the clash of their independent personalities and their need for and eventual dependency on each other. Kathryn shares with readers the family secrets that kept her and her mother at a distance, including alcoholism and eating disorders. And she addresses an issue that many of the baby boomer generation struggle the conflict between caring for family, caring for an aging parent and caring for one's soul. Readers will value Kathryn's frankness and honesty, as she tells of her struggles with shame and feelings of inadequacy and of her discovery of the forgiveness and unconditional love available in a personal relationship with Jesus.

Genres: Nonfiction

226 pages, Hardcover

First published March 15, 2008

About the author

Kathryn Slattery loves writing stories about faith and inspiration. She has written hundreds of articles for a wide variety of publications, including "ParentLife", "Today's Christian Woman", and "Angels on Earth" magazines. She is also a longtime Contributing Editor for "Guideposts" magazine and the author of "Findings", a web series of true first-person reflections on Guideposts.com.
Kathryn is the author of several books, including her memoir "Lost & Found: One Daughter's Story of Amazing Grace" (GuidepostsBooks), "If I Could Ask God Anything: Awesome Bible Answers for Curious Kids" (Thomas Nelson), "Grandma I'll Miss You: A Child's Story About Death and New Life" (David C. Cook), "The Grace to Grow: The Power of Christian Faith in Emotional Healing," and "A Bright-Shining Place: The Story of a Miracle." Her popular children's book, "The Gospel for Kids" (David C. Cook) has more than 100,000 copies in print in nine languages.
Kathryn resides in Connecticut with her husband Tom, where they are the parents of two adult children and happy owners of a roly-poly pug named Max.
Visit Kathryn at www.KathrynSlattery.com.

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Reviews

[Courtenay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book! It hits home in so many ways.
A review from Guideposts:
From her early childhood experiences through to her mother's aging and dying, Kathryn Slattery tells the story of her mother and herself-two very different people, struggling with a clash of their independent personalities and their ultimate need and dependency on each other. This "divide" became painfully evident as Kathryn , in her teens, developed severe anxiety and a shameful and secret eating disorder. With astonishing frankness she shares her journey through shame and healing and her discovery of the love and forgiveness available in a personal relationship with Jesus

[Patsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well-written autobiography about the author's relationship with her mother. Even when she writes of the hurtful and hard things they went through with each other, there is great sensitivity.

I believe it is mostly about forgiveness, grace, and the ability to endure through tough trials. The author's eating disorder is a big part of that, but it is not only about her recovery from bulemia.

She writes in a way that kept me engaged; I couldn't put the book down. I read it in two days.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet story about a difficult mother/daughter relationship, and how God can take our brokenness and turn it into blessing. The author covers her struggle with an eating disorder. I admire her honesty, but I wish she had gone into more detail about how she was healed. I felt the reasons for her disorder was plainly stated, and the reasons for her healing were vague. Still, it was a good, relaxing read. I enjoyed the story and her simple writing style.

[Shelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so heartbreakingly good. I have to say that true life stories are normally not my cup of tea, but I utterly enjoyed this one. Kitty's struggle for her mother's love, an eating disorder, and anxiety comes together in a story I won't soon forget. My last read for 2015, a wonderful choice.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book and fast read. My sister went through an eating disorder and I learned more about the feelings you have with it. I could relate to the mother/daughter relationship. I felt different emotions while reading this book and it brought most of them out. I recommend this one.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I found this book interesting, it was also a little depressing. But it shows the hope and grace we have in the Lord.

[Lee L · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book so much because it was so honest & pertains some to my life. I also have a mother who is getting older & whom I care about a lot. I will treasure this book!

[Mary Burkholder · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a well-written, highly relatable account that centers around Kathryn’s relationship with her mother from girlhood into adulthood. Kathryn’s struggles caused her deep anxiety that led to bulimia. I liked how realistic everything was: becoming a Christian did not instantly cure her bulimia, marrying a kind Christian man was not a cure-all either but she kept moving toward healing. Her relationship with her mother was not radically made whole, but they came to a loving understanding. Kathryn even took on her mother’s care as she aged. Well worth my time to read!

[Lynette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written mother/daughter story. It hit home as my mother is aging and think about her care.

[Cynthia Cleveland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hits home on some levels. Could relate to some of her hurt and compassion. A must read for anyone feeling distant to a parent at one time or another. Kleenex at the end would be helpful.

[Ruth Aschmann · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're into stories of faith in God I think this passes. Not overly religious, but there is an under current of faith throughout the book.

[Dianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

The numbers I shook at our Public Library led me to nonfiction and author's last name starts with S or T. I related to her relationship with her mother about her anxiety as I did with mine. I was also very shy in high school. especially around boys in school. I did not have the food addiction problem. But I did feel as if I told anyone about my anxiety issues that people would think I was crazy. I liked the way she wrote her story, moving it along as she did. I liked how she used her faith to finally get her through her difficulties.

[Tebel Shaw · Rating 1 out of 5]

Another book the world could have done without. DNF

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this book in just a few hours. It is the story of a girl and the struggles with her relationship with her mother. Sometimes it is hard to have boundaries and not overstep them.
In the story, Kitty has an eating disorder, her wonderful father becomes an alcoholic and her self worth is faltering. As her mother ages, she moves into the apartment on their property and it is a bittersweet time for both of them.
It is the story of God's all encompassing love and grace.

[Emma Reeve]

This is written by an amazing woman in town. Kitty is an incredible author, I can't wait to read this!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

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