Kristen Jane Anderson
Hardcover | Pages: 224 pages Rating: 4.16 | 966 Users | 177 Reviews
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| ISBN: | 1601422520 (ISBN13: 9781601422521) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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She wanted to die. God had other plans.Why does my life have to be so painful?
What’s wrong with me?
It’s not going to get better.
It could all be over soon, and then I won’t hurt anymore.
Kristen Anderson thought she had the picture-perfect life until strokes of gray dimmed her outlook: three friends and her grandmother died within two years. Still reeling from these losses, she was raped by a friend she thought she could trust. She soon spiraled into a seemingly bottomless depression.
One January night, the seventeen-year-old decided she no longer wanted to deal with the emotional pain that smothered her. She lay down on a set of cold railroad tracks and waited for a freight train to send her to heaven…and peace.
But Kristen's story doesn’t end there.
In Life, In Spite of Me this remarkably joyful young woman shares the miracle of her survival, the agonizing aftermath of her failed suicide attempt, and the hope that has completely transformed her life, giving her a powerful purpose for living.
Her gripping story of finding joy against all odds provides a vivid and unforgettable reminder that life is a gift to be treasured.
Includes notes of encouragement Kristen wishes she had received when she was struggling most.
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| Title | : | Life, In Spite of Me: Extraordinary Hope After a Fatal Choice |
| Author | : | Kristen Jane Anderson |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 224 pages |
| Published | : | May 4th 2010 by Multnomah Books |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Christian. Biography. Autobiography. Memoir. Inspirational |
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Ratings: 4.16 From 966 Users | 177 ReviewsPiece Regarding Books Life, In Spite of Me: Extraordinary Hope After a Fatal Choice
If only I could have figured out how to deal with all the pain inside before it came to this. I was never trying to hurt anyone, yet I had. Especially myself. I had seen a video of Oprah Winfrey interviewing Kristen; it was powerful. I remember thinking how could this girl be smiling? When Multnomah offered a review copy of this book, I quickly signed up to help spread the word about the testimony of Christ moving in and through this young woman who found hope and peace in a hopelessly agonizingSometimes we feel so much in our hearts and want to just *do something* about it all. For some of us, this can include self-injury or even suicide. Most of us do not go that final step, due to a good support system, the Lord graciously preventing it, or some other such reason. Some of us *DO* go through with some horrible action, however, and then the consequences are felt by all.Kristen Anderson attempted suicide after months of emotional anguish. First her grandmother died, then a close friend
This book is absolutely wonderful for a struggling Christian like me. Its a true story about a girl who struggled with depression after being sexually violated and decided to end her life. Long story short, her life ended and her new life as a double amputee began. Here is the testimony of her journey and her relationship with Christ over a period of time. I have to be honest, I cried buckets reading this book and that will probably put off a lot of people. It also is a Christian ministry book,
It is always inspiring to see or rather read about someone turning the table on pain and suffering. Kudos to the author for finding happiness and meaning despite a self inflicted trauma - from which not many people can usually bounce back. Despite being moved by her resilience, I was a tad bit disappointed by her over the top preaching about the urgent need for people to believe and adopt Christianity. I am a strong believer that everyone needs to put their faith on something that makes us take
Life in Spite of Me: Extraordinary Hope After a Fatal Choice, by Kristen Jane Anderson, is the self-told story of Kristen's plunge into depression, regret, pain and guilt, culminating with her choice to lay across train tracks, waiting to die. The first chapter, titled "Just let me die," brings us to the night that Kristen decided to kill herself... and for each page that you must turn because you want to know her story, there is an overwhelming weight of fear and dread for what is about to
"He reached down from heaven and resuced me; he drew me out of deep waters. He led me to a place of safety; he resuced me because he delights in me." Psalms 18:16,19After a failed suicide attempt life looked bleak and depressing having to live without her legs. God prevailed and taught Kristen what was important and that she wasn't alone. With God in her life she was able to accomplish more then she ever imagined. This was a wonderful book by a inspiring young woman. It makes you believe in a
"I'm in the hopsital, can you come do my hair and makeup?"That part cracks me up. Here you have a girl with two missing legs, laying practically on her death bed and all she cares about is her makeup and hair? No matter where a girl is at, she has to look pretty. Just like a girl. When us guys get ugly, we stay ugly! Seriously, this book is great. At first, when I started reading, our stories sounded very similar, but realized they weren't. However, the advice she gave through her struggles can
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