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Jenny
Apr 17, 2008 rated it did not like it
This book was recommended to me as a wonderful read, filled with spiritual strength. Unfortunately, I had a very different experience with it. It greatly disturbs me that so many women have been duped by this book.

It's a memoir of Martha Beck's spiritual struggle as she gives birth to a son with Down Syndrome. In reality, it's the story of a woman's fall from truth and grace. She repeatedly rejected the hand of the Lord reaching out to her during her time of need.

Beck is a gifted writer. This b
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Samantha
Jan 27, 2008 rated it it was amazing
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Bookchick
Jan 24, 2011 rated it it was ok
Stacey
Mar 04, 2011 rated it really liked it
Shannon Wallner
Nov 03, 2011 marked it as to-read
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Jillian
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Kristen
Dec 02, 2013 marked it as passed-on
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Mansir
Sep 20, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Sharon
Jan 13, 2019 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition