Tears in the Dark: A Journey of Hope

by Mark Edwards, Joan Histon

Variously described as "gripping" and "inspiring" this is a dramatic tale of pain and healing. As a young boy, Mark Edwards nearly ended his life after being abandoned by his parents and spending most of his early childhood in foster homes. The story tells of Mark?'s journey into adolescence, the rebellion and escapades in the children?'s home, his attempts to cut his wrists, and how he contemplated hurling himself under a train. His feelings of rejection led to an emotional breakdown resulting in psychiatric care. The faith and love shown by an elderly pastor set Mark on the road to recovery, and the reader sees the remarkable transformation from psychiatric patient to father, husband and priest. This is a book with great potential for ministering to people with dysfunctional backgrounds, those with a children?'s home background, and those trying to lose unwanted memories. A dramatic moving story. Insight into understanding what it is like to be fostered. Talks of God?'s healing power.

300 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

There are several authors with this name. This is the christian vicar.
Born 1961, brought up in care, left in 78 tried commit suicide 2 years later, was homeless for short time. Found Faith in 81. Auto biography ' Tears in Dark ' pub 04, awarded MBE 2010, been married 30 yr, have 4 children and am a Vicar in Newcastle.

Reviews

[Simon Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hopeful read. For those without exposure to mental illness, possibly a scary one, but likely insightful.
I found it particularly hopeful in that whilst the journey is hard, there is clearly purpose which can rise from pain. The process is slow, painstaking and difficult - but with Christlike love from the selfless, daily grace, a formidable spirit and the empowering of the Holy spirit - Mark shows how there is indeed hope. What a joy to know there is light in the dark - that we can take hold of the 'life which is truly life'.

[Tahlia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This bookis kind of depressing and a bit creepy at times but I guess I t was a good book