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Some Kind of Crazy: An Unforgettable Story of Profound Brokenness and Breathtaking Grace
An unforgettable story, in the tradition of Hillbilly Elegy and Educated, that reveals how a careful look at a broken past can open a path to profound healing and a satisfying future.
Terry Wardle grew up in the Appalachian coalfields of southwestern Pennsylvania, part of a hardscrabble family of coal miners whose cast of characters included a hot-tempered grandfather with a predilection for blowing up houses, a distant and disapproving father, and a mother who disciplined him with harsh words and threats of hellfire.
After enduring a crazy childhood, Terry graduated to a troubled adolescence, and then on to what seemed like a successful transition into adulthood, earning multiple degrees and founding one of the country’s fastest growing churches. But all was not well.
All his life, he felt he was never enough. Plagued by a truckload of fear no matter what he accomplished, he fell down the ladder of success into the deepest ditch of his life—ending up in a psychiatric hospital. Fortunately, that’s when he discovered that Jesus has no fear of ditches.
In fact, Jesus does some of his best work with people who find themselves there. In sharing his remarkable journey, Terry offers hope that healing and wholeness are possible no matter how broken a life may be. His larger-than-life story will help you move forward along your own healing path.
Terry Wardle grew up in the Appalachian coalfields of southwestern Pennsylvania, part of a hardscrabble family of coal miners whose cast of characters included a hot-tempered grandfather with a predilection for blowing up houses, a distant and disapproving father, and a mother who disciplined him with harsh words and threats of hellfire.
After enduring a crazy childhood, Terry graduated to a troubled adolescence, and then on to what seemed like a successful transition into adulthood, earning multiple degrees and founding one of the country’s fastest growing churches. But all was not well.
All his life, he felt he was never enough. Plagued by a truckload of fear no matter what he accomplished, he fell down the ladder of success into the deepest ditch of his life—ending up in a psychiatric hospital. Fortunately, that’s when he discovered that Jesus has no fear of ditches.
In fact, Jesus does some of his best work with people who find themselves there. In sharing his remarkable journey, Terry offers hope that healing and wholeness are possible no matter how broken a life may be. His larger-than-life story will help you move forward along your own healing path.
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Published October 8, 2019
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August 22, 2019
All through his writing, his feeling of brokenness does come through, as he relates coming up in his family feeling like he never quite measured up in his father’s eyes. As Terry Wardle finally got invited to join the men and learn how to cut up his first deer, earning the privilege of thereafter going out hunting with all of them, his dad decides to give up hunting at that time. Terry just never felt he fit in, even with his own family. As he grew up and went out into the work world, his anxiety only grew, until one day it overtook and just froze him.
I found this to be a decent read, grimly humorous at times, very up and down and religion-filled. There are some really good points, but it’s also repetitive at times too. It’s compared to ‘Educated’ but I found it not as good. Advance electronic review copy was provided by NetGalley, author Terry Wardle, and the publisher.
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I found this to be a decent read, grimly humorous at times, very up and down and religion-filled. There are some really good points, but it’s also repetitive at times too. It’s compared to ‘Educated’ but I found it not as good. Advance electronic review copy was provided by NetGalley, author Terry Wardle, and the publisher.
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June 23, 2022
It was hard to put this one down. I've read some reviews that talked about the story jumping around chronologically and how that made it a little more challenging to follow. I can certainly understand that critique, but I felt it was true to the story he was telling. As events in his life triggered anxiety and depression, he would realize how that response was rooted in something from his past and explore that. His stories were not just honest, they were enlightening.
This may be the best book I have ever read about Christianity and mental illness. I found Dr. Wardle's openness not only refreshing but helpful! Most Christian authors will not admit that you can get to a place where scripture simply doesn't resonate with you anymore and doubling down on it will not get you any closer to a breakthrough. Dr. Wardle asserts that we shouldn't feel guilty or ashamed of our need for an experience with God, especially in our darkest hours when mere knowledge of him just isn't cutting it anymore. This isn't pop theology. His examples are sound and taken, in context, from scripture. If you've been looking for something to give you hope, take a chance on this.
I'm glad this was a purchase and not a borrow. This book is such an easy read and full of so much gold that I will definitely be returning to it.
This may be the best book I have ever read about Christianity and mental illness. I found Dr. Wardle's openness not only refreshing but helpful! Most Christian authors will not admit that you can get to a place where scripture simply doesn't resonate with you anymore and doubling down on it will not get you any closer to a breakthrough. Dr. Wardle asserts that we shouldn't feel guilty or ashamed of our need for an experience with God, especially in our darkest hours when mere knowledge of him just isn't cutting it anymore. This isn't pop theology. His examples are sound and taken, in context, from scripture. If you've been looking for something to give you hope, take a chance on this.
I'm glad this was a purchase and not a borrow. This book is such an easy read and full of so much gold that I will definitely be returning to it.
August 30, 2019
This book is an amazing testimony of God's redeeming power and love in Terry's life journey. All readers will be blessed! I was honored to preview the book and witness the beautiful healing transformation in a man I now call teacher, mentor, and friend. Thank you, Terry for your courage, vulnerability and depth. This book will changes lives and bring glory to God's Kingdom here on earth!
I can only imagine how delighted God is to have this story published and shared!
I can only imagine how delighted God is to have this story published and shared!
August 4, 2020
Great story of redemption, forgiveness, grace, and overcoming very difficult circumstances. Very honest, brutal at times, but it shows how one can choose to work through pain and engage Jesus in our imperfections. The story ultimately reveals how God can lead one through valleys of the shadows of death, and see love and purpose.
January 20, 2020
Wow!! I'm not really sure what else to say about this book. I want to talk about it, but the concepts are a little hard to explain, so I kind of want to just say, read the book. And yet, I know that not everyone is going to like it, but I just thought it was so good and healing even for me to read. I know that might sound weird, but let me see if I can explain a bit without totally messing up the storyline.
Terry had a tough, tough childhood. Raised by parents who carried a boatload of hurt and brokenness into their marriage and parenting, Terry never knew if he was going to be loved or beaten. The stories he told of his childhood are heartbreaking. I don't want to give a lot of details, because I don't want to give away the story, but here's one example: enemas whenever he was sick. It didn't matter what kind of illness, an enema with the bathroom door wide open was the consequence. Ridicule, shame, rejection, all these emotions were heaped on Terry by the bushel load in his childhood.
Growing into adulthood, he struggled with fear and anxiety. Trying to be a preacher, he felt no relationship with God even though he could quote Scripture with the best. He longed for an experience with God even though some said that wasn't necessary. And this is where I am not sure how to explain it or even how much I should say, but finally through the Scripture and the Holy Spirit he was able to, through imagination, relive some of his painful memories and this time to imagine Jesus being there with him. I think this was powerful for me because I recognize the power of emotions and I can imagine how to relive those experiences with Jesus beside me would be so healing.
Another thing that really struck me was the idea of little faith and big faith. Terry was asking God to take away his anxiety, but then he felt like God said there are two options: He could remove the fear or He could walk with Terry through the anxiety. "'Little faith' insists that Jesus always calm the storm, heal the disease, eliminate all the fear from life. This is good faith, necessary faith, even miracle-working faith. But Jesus seemed to be saying the 'big faith' takes trust to an entirely new level. Big faith recognizes that two options are present in every trial. There is the possibility of complete deliverance as Jesus calms the sea. But there is also the option of trusting him even when the storm doesn't subside....Big faith is when I look to Christ and say, 'Jesus, you choose.' Big faith is the ability to relinquish my desire and submit to what the Lord deems necessary, knowing that his love always chooses what's best whether or not I understand what he's doing."
This was a really good interesting story with an underlying message of going to God in our brokenness and we are all broken people.
I received this book from Waterbrook via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Terry had a tough, tough childhood. Raised by parents who carried a boatload of hurt and brokenness into their marriage and parenting, Terry never knew if he was going to be loved or beaten. The stories he told of his childhood are heartbreaking. I don't want to give a lot of details, because I don't want to give away the story, but here's one example: enemas whenever he was sick. It didn't matter what kind of illness, an enema with the bathroom door wide open was the consequence. Ridicule, shame, rejection, all these emotions were heaped on Terry by the bushel load in his childhood.
Growing into adulthood, he struggled with fear and anxiety. Trying to be a preacher, he felt no relationship with God even though he could quote Scripture with the best. He longed for an experience with God even though some said that wasn't necessary. And this is where I am not sure how to explain it or even how much I should say, but finally through the Scripture and the Holy Spirit he was able to, through imagination, relive some of his painful memories and this time to imagine Jesus being there with him. I think this was powerful for me because I recognize the power of emotions and I can imagine how to relive those experiences with Jesus beside me would be so healing.
Another thing that really struck me was the idea of little faith and big faith. Terry was asking God to take away his anxiety, but then he felt like God said there are two options: He could remove the fear or He could walk with Terry through the anxiety. "'Little faith' insists that Jesus always calm the storm, heal the disease, eliminate all the fear from life. This is good faith, necessary faith, even miracle-working faith. But Jesus seemed to be saying the 'big faith' takes trust to an entirely new level. Big faith recognizes that two options are present in every trial. There is the possibility of complete deliverance as Jesus calms the sea. But there is also the option of trusting him even when the storm doesn't subside....Big faith is when I look to Christ and say, 'Jesus, you choose.' Big faith is the ability to relinquish my desire and submit to what the Lord deems necessary, knowing that his love always chooses what's best whether or not I understand what he's doing."
This was a really good interesting story with an underlying message of going to God in our brokenness and we are all broken people.
I received this book from Waterbrook via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
September 14, 2020
Terry Wardle believes that it is only by looking back that we can begin to move forward on the healing path. “Some Kind of Crazy” is his story about healing.
Terry experienced a traumatic and abusive childhood in the Appalachian coalfields of southwestern Pennsylvania. Despite that brokenness, Terry became a pastor. But his past still haunted him, and he entered a psychiatric hospital before he turned 40. In his own words, “Old wounds always found new ways to keep me in bondage.”
These and other life experiences let Terry to depend even more on God’s love and grace. He allowed God to perform an emotional and spiritual transformation that launched his personal journey and ministry toward greater health and personal freedom.
Terry Wardle has a unique writing style. It’s clear, concise, engaging, and humorous. Even though the details of his story are heartbreaking, I found myself chuckling at his phrasing.
I also appreciated his message of hope. No matter what brokenness we’ve experienced in childhood and in life, God is love. God even uses imperfect people to advance His purpose, and it’s our weaknesses that he can truly use to change individuals and the world.
Terry founded a healing ministry that allows us to “reexperience the memory, touch the pain, grieve the loss, and integrate that part of our past into our story.” This book shares how this ministry was birthed and how it changed Terry’s life.
“Some Kind of Crazy” is a book I would give to others. It offers hope in the midst of brokenness.
Terry experienced a traumatic and abusive childhood in the Appalachian coalfields of southwestern Pennsylvania. Despite that brokenness, Terry became a pastor. But his past still haunted him, and he entered a psychiatric hospital before he turned 40. In his own words, “Old wounds always found new ways to keep me in bondage.”
These and other life experiences let Terry to depend even more on God’s love and grace. He allowed God to perform an emotional and spiritual transformation that launched his personal journey and ministry toward greater health and personal freedom.
Terry Wardle has a unique writing style. It’s clear, concise, engaging, and humorous. Even though the details of his story are heartbreaking, I found myself chuckling at his phrasing.
I also appreciated his message of hope. No matter what brokenness we’ve experienced in childhood and in life, God is love. God even uses imperfect people to advance His purpose, and it’s our weaknesses that he can truly use to change individuals and the world.
Terry founded a healing ministry that allows us to “reexperience the memory, touch the pain, grieve the loss, and integrate that part of our past into our story.” This book shares how this ministry was birthed and how it changed Terry’s life.
“Some Kind of Crazy” is a book I would give to others. It offers hope in the midst of brokenness.
July 27, 2019
Outrageously honest and heartbreakingly raw
Four days ago I prayed for a sign of God's love during a difficult time. Three days ago the sign arrived in the form of a gift of the proof of Terry's new book. Terry Wardle's story is one of deep bravery and outlandish grace. With raw honesty he shares his life; from the harsh wounds of childhood to how he came to declare "No one can define me except Jesus. Not even me." From the smells of diesel, dirt, wounds, and fears of childhood to a lavishly welcoming table of grace set by Jesus Christ, Terry's heartbreaking, funny, frightening, and yet hope filled journey of wounding and healing immediately draws the reader to the similar places in their own story. "Some Kind of Crazy" shares how The Lord's way of opening old wounds, creates more space for the outlandish love of Jesus, more amazement for the power of the Holy Spirit, and loads of God's grace; helping one to truly believe that "Grace makes impossible things happen all the time." Different from any of Terry's other books; this book delves deep into years of brokenness; beautifully telling his part of the true backstory of how Healing Care Ministries was born and continues to thrive.
Amy Kinney, Pastor, Wounded Healer, child of God
Four days ago I prayed for a sign of God's love during a difficult time. Three days ago the sign arrived in the form of a gift of the proof of Terry's new book. Terry Wardle's story is one of deep bravery and outlandish grace. With raw honesty he shares his life; from the harsh wounds of childhood to how he came to declare "No one can define me except Jesus. Not even me." From the smells of diesel, dirt, wounds, and fears of childhood to a lavishly welcoming table of grace set by Jesus Christ, Terry's heartbreaking, funny, frightening, and yet hope filled journey of wounding and healing immediately draws the reader to the similar places in their own story. "Some Kind of Crazy" shares how The Lord's way of opening old wounds, creates more space for the outlandish love of Jesus, more amazement for the power of the Holy Spirit, and loads of God's grace; helping one to truly believe that "Grace makes impossible things happen all the time." Different from any of Terry's other books; this book delves deep into years of brokenness; beautifully telling his part of the true backstory of how Healing Care Ministries was born and continues to thrive.
Amy Kinney, Pastor, Wounded Healer, child of God
August 27, 2019
This book is a safe way to begin the process of understanding the correlation between unprocessed wounds and the distorted perspectives, dysfunctional emotion, and dysfunctional lifestyle choices we all experience. Terry Wardle has been instrumental in the renovation/healing of thousands of lives. Mine is one of them... Read the book and then explore the many conference opportunities that Healing Care Ministries has to offer. https://healingcare.org/
"By examining and understanding the past, we can move into the future unencumbered by it. We become free to express ourselves rather than endlessly trying to prove ourselves." Warren Bennis
"By examining and understanding the past, we can move into the future unencumbered by it. We become free to express ourselves rather than endlessly trying to prove ourselves." Warren Bennis
August 31, 2019
Thank you Terry for the honor of reading “Some Kind Of Crazy.” This is a must read account of “some kind of vulnerability”witnessing worst days transform into best days,
“some kind of courage” to expose the pain and shame of living in a dysfunctional world. Mostly, it’s “some kind of beautiful to rejoice with Terry and His family as Jesus slowly healed his wounds and reclaimed a lost identity. What a tremendous privilege to personally experience the fruit of this wounded healer Terry Wardle. “Some kind of Crazy” reveals that God is for us so much that he can’t bear to let us stay where we are. Now that’s Crazy Love!
Becky Joern
“some kind of courage” to expose the pain and shame of living in a dysfunctional world. Mostly, it’s “some kind of beautiful to rejoice with Terry and His family as Jesus slowly healed his wounds and reclaimed a lost identity. What a tremendous privilege to personally experience the fruit of this wounded healer Terry Wardle. “Some kind of Crazy” reveals that God is for us so much that he can’t bear to let us stay where we are. Now that’s Crazy Love!
Becky Joern
August 26, 2019
Terry Wardle's memoir, "Some Kind of Crazy" is an honest look at the wounding and divine healing that has shaped his life. I found much of this book to be oddly relatable as I grew up in Western PA as well, surrounded by the types of colorful characters Terry describes in the book. Terry has a way of being completely honest about the depth of the hurt he has experienced while still believing that God can heal these deep scars. This book reminded me of the power of God to bring good out of the worst of circumstances.
February 5, 2020
A powerful testimony of hard-lived experiences of a man who overcame much by climbing the ladder of success, then lost it all and plummeted to the bottom of a pit where he encountered Jesus. A transformative true story of a man who allowed Jesus to repair every ruptured place in his life. While the larger than life cast of family members certainly makes for "Some Kind of Crazy," I respectfully submit a possible alternate title, "Grace Awakening," as it more aptly captures being transformed from the inside out by a loving Father God. Wonderful read. Highly recommended.
August 27, 2019
Dr. Terry Wardle's book, "Some Kind of Crazy," is a book of real inner healing. He shared about his childhood, not feeling that he measured up in his families eyes, where he thought you were to feel safe. Dr Wardle is a man with true and honest feelings and was very honest in this book. He did not hold anything back about his life from being broken to a beloved son of God. I highly recommend anyone to read this book that struggles with growing up in a home that you didn't feel loved.
March 25, 2021
I could not put this book down! Terry’s extremely honest and vulnerable account of his life was an amazing testimony to God’s amazing grace and His unending love for each one of us. This book has been compared to “Hillbilly Elegy” because of the setting and the similar story and I agree. However, Terry Wardle brings the story back to our great Healer that did an amazing restoration in his life and the life of his family.
Read this book and then read his other books!
Read this book and then read his other books!
January 7, 2020
If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would.
Profound! Life changing! Gut wrenching! Challenging. Hopeful.
So much of Terry’s life story resonated with me. What a childhood he had! And yet, I feel so encouraged after reading this book. Can’t wait to look more into Terry Wardle’s ministry.
Profound! Life changing! Gut wrenching! Challenging. Hopeful.
So much of Terry’s life story resonated with me. What a childhood he had! And yet, I feel so encouraged after reading this book. Can’t wait to look more into Terry Wardle’s ministry.
July 10, 2022
Having read many of Terry Wardles books on healing prayer I really enjoyed reading his life story. Even with the hard parts of his life, there were actually laugh out loud moments in this book. Very hope-filled, vulnerable and honest.
July 11, 2019
Some kind of Crazy by Terry Wardle started off as a very interesting novel. We are introduced to a man, the author. who is very religious but also suffers from severe anxiety to the point that he is hospitalized. As his journey continues Wardle describes the many challenges that he faces on a daily basis. I would have liked to see a better insight into the people in his family. His children are barely discussed . Their coverage is very scattered. Although they are mentioned there is no significant information about them. We really do not know their feelings about their dad’s anxiety or if any of them also suffer from anxiety. What is the mother/wife’s reaction to Terry being hospitalized. How did she handle the children and how old were they? I also feel like the title is a bit deceiving . There is no mention of Christianity in the title . I believe that some mention of this in the title would have brought the correct audience to this novel . Overall, I was disappointed in a novel that had a lot of potential . I received this book from netgalley and the publisher in return for a fair and honest review .
April 27, 2019
In his biography, Some Kind of Crazy, Terry Wardle relates how he overcame his childhood experiences of growing up in a dysfunctional extended family to find God and become a highly sought after preacher, despite suffering from a variety of mental illnesses. Unfortunately, Wardle's writing style and the book's lack of good editing makes him come across as a narcissistic attention seeker.
Wardle's story would be more compelling if he told it in chronological order, was honest about his relationships and focused less on his career. Am I am the only reader cynical enough to doubt that God spoke directly to him on a regular basis, almost as if he was on speed dial? Wardle's biography reads as if he is trying to convince himself about what a great and holy man he is. It certainly sounds like his wife is either a sucker or a saint for putting up with his ego over his adult years.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Wardle's story would be more compelling if he told it in chronological order, was honest about his relationships and focused less on his career. Am I am the only reader cynical enough to doubt that God spoke directly to him on a regular basis, almost as if he was on speed dial? Wardle's biography reads as if he is trying to convince himself about what a great and holy man he is. It certainly sounds like his wife is either a sucker or a saint for putting up with his ego over his adult years.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
August 30, 2019
I have heard many of Terry Wardle's stories before in the Seminars he teaches, usually to illustrate a point in a lecture. I have always appreciated his vulnerability, and it has helped me with my own healing journey.
As I read through Terry's life story told sequentially, the thread of grace runs through. The human needs unmet, the resulting brokenness, the effort to compensate that burns him out, the hope that comes because Jesus is willing to meet him in the ditch, to be with him in the darkness. What he learns through these experiences illumines a practical way forward for all of us who struggle in our present because of our experiences in our past. He takes us with him through his honest and difficult journey of healing, of learning to rely on God's faithful love and become one with Him. I am inspired to respond to God with trust, and am encouraged by the miraculous changes that took place, almost unnoticed, because of little step by step shifts.
As I read through Terry's life story told sequentially, the thread of grace runs through. The human needs unmet, the resulting brokenness, the effort to compensate that burns him out, the hope that comes because Jesus is willing to meet him in the ditch, to be with him in the darkness. What he learns through these experiences illumines a practical way forward for all of us who struggle in our present because of our experiences in our past. He takes us with him through his honest and difficult journey of healing, of learning to rely on God's faithful love and become one with Him. I am inspired to respond to God with trust, and am encouraged by the miraculous changes that took place, almost unnoticed, because of little step by step shifts.
April 19, 2020
A story of God's amazing grace and goodness in spite of life's crazy twists and turns. Terry's life is a life redeemed and only because of God. I have enjoyed the blessings and restorations of God through the Healing Care Ministries born from Terry's journey. Here one can read the back story to what brought Terry to where he is today. As heart breaking as it is to read of the childhood trauma and adult devastations, God is a God who can restore and make new...Amazing!
I feel this quote from the end of the book is so good. "After giving up on my own small agenda, I discovered that the ultimate goal of my life was neither to be healed nor even to be used, but to be completely enfolded in the embrace of Father, Son and Holy Spirit....Union with God has become but my highest goal and greatest good, just as it should be for everyone who belongs to Him."
I feel this quote from the end of the book is so good. "After giving up on my own small agenda, I discovered that the ultimate goal of my life was neither to be healed nor even to be used, but to be completely enfolded in the embrace of Father, Son and Holy Spirit....Union with God has become but my highest goal and greatest good, just as it should be for everyone who belongs to Him."
August 21, 2022
Terry went through hell and back with his anxiety but I really still don't understand why he had to write a book about it. There wasn't anything that made me feel connected with him. There was a lot of boasting about what he did with his church and how he felt betrayed by the places he worked when they asked him to leave as their principles weren't lining up with what he was teaching. In my opinion, there was no accountability on his end. A lot of shifting of accountability to his family, friends, and to others who didn't do things for him or what he felt should have been done for him. A lot of people have had horrible lives growing up and have done wonderful things with their lives but didn't need to write a book about it. Some wrote books that really made an impact, this is not one of them in MY opinion.
May 10, 2019
As a sucker for a good Memoir I really enjoyed this book and the author's story. As a pastor it spoke to many of the pitfalls of the occupation, but also to the many joys. The scripture references and the theology presented was insightful and though provoking. The story involves physical and emotion abuse as well as mental health, so be aware if those are triggers for you. It was a rare look into the life of a pastor who was presented not as perfect. I would recommend this book to those who are clergy, but also to those who are struggling with mental illness and/or with their faith.
The only negative for me was that I would have liked to hear more about the courtship and love of his wife it seemed a bit glossed over, but you still get the picture of what happened.
The only negative for me was that I would have liked to hear more about the courtship and love of his wife it seemed a bit glossed over, but you still get the picture of what happened.
April 24, 2019
I enjoyed reading Hillbilly Elegy, Educated, and The Glass Castle,which is why I wanted to read this novel. I will certainly recommend this novel to friends who like similar stories.
I did not, however, enjoy it as much as the other novels, though it was an entertaining and inspiring. The stories are interesting and humorous, in addition to being disturbing, but they come at the reader in such a rapid-fire manner than I feel I cannot appreciate and process one before another one is upon me. The narrative arc is not as strong as similar novels, but I did enjoy the book and the positive message.
As a believer, I appreciate the message of faith that is woven through the story.
I did not, however, enjoy it as much as the other novels, though it was an entertaining and inspiring. The stories are interesting and humorous, in addition to being disturbing, but they come at the reader in such a rapid-fire manner than I feel I cannot appreciate and process one before another one is upon me. The narrative arc is not as strong as similar novels, but I did enjoy the book and the positive message.
As a believer, I appreciate the message of faith that is woven through the story.
February 3, 2022
Terry’s teaching has been transforming to my life and the lives of many I know. Although I’d heard parts of his life story as he has shared in his seminars, to hear the entire story in one reading was such an encouraging reminder of God’s amazing power to truly transform us as we participate in his work in us. So many times we look at successful people and don’t see the journey they took to be where they are. Terry shares his story with emotion, humor, frankness and honesty. If you ever think that your past is keeping you from your future, this is a story you need to hear.
June 9, 2024
Man, such a powerful testimony of God’s grace in Terry Wardle’s life! This is by far my favorite book from him. It even moved me at some points to tearing up because it was packed full of emotion and honesty. But it’s not just Wardle’s story; it’s also filled with so much wisdom from the experiences, trauma, and healing he’s gone through in his life. If there’s anything I would critique about it, it’s that I wish there was more he dove into about certain moments in his life. But for what he does share, it’s really good and I would highly recommend reading this!
Rating: 9/10, five stars!
Rating: 9/10, five stars!
May 10, 2019
This autobiography is a very personal book about Terry Wardles youth and his journey to healing and what it means to find one's identity in Christ.
We might not all have a diagnosed mental illness, but we're all broken in one way or the other, and this book can encourage us not to give up and to let Jesus heal us the way he chooses. Sometimes we need to go through darkness to find the light.
We might not all have a diagnosed mental illness, but we're all broken in one way or the other, and this book can encourage us not to give up and to let Jesus heal us the way he chooses. Sometimes we need to go through darkness to find the light.
July 31, 2019
I appreciated this very honest and personal memoir of Terry Wardle’s journey to emotional and mental health. His ability to be transparent about issues that we all too often glaze over in evangelical circles is refreshing and beneficial. Not all of us have experienced a childhood like Terry’s but so many of us have chosen to ignore deep wounds instead of finding healing for them
September 5, 2019
This was a hard book to read in some ways, because of the level of abuse and trauma that the author endured as a child and young man, but the way God brought him through and healed him was inspiring to read about. I appreciated that he did not get very graphic about the abuse; enough was said to give me the idea, but not too much to make me feel dirty.
September 5, 2019
I'm so grateful for Terry's ministry. As he shares his story with courageous vulnerability in this book, I am blown away by the hope that is woven in even to the darkest pieces. His words encourage big faith - faith that is anchored is a reality beyond our current situation, and the powerful truth that nothing in creation can separate us from the Love of God revealed in Christ.
August 16, 2019
Loved, loved, loved this memoir of Terry Wardle's life. It is so encouraging to hear how God has brought restoration to this man of faith. I love all of his books that I have read but this and Identity Matters are my favorites.....
August 27, 2019
I could not put this book down! This book is a raw and beautiful story of redemption, reclamation, and the reality that Christ meets us in our deepest wounding.
Wonderful, detailed stories that make you feel like you are right with Terry as his life is happening!
Wonderful, detailed stories that make you feel like you are right with Terry as his life is happening!
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