Book Review: Shepherding Women in Pain

Shepherding Women in Pain

Real Women, Real Issues, and What You Need to Know to Truly Help

by Bev Hislop

 Moody Publishers

  Christian 

Pub Date 07 Apr 2020

I am reviewing a copy of Shepherding Women in Pain through Moody Publishers and Netgalley:

Sadly deeper emotional scars are often hidden from family and friends.

Bev Hishlop reminds us that loss is loss, whatever the circumstances.  She points out that all losses are bad, but they are all bad in different ways.  We are reminded too that no two loses are ever the same.

We are reminded too that the result of not feeling physical pain can be self destruction.  Hishlop goes on to point out that pain is the gift no one wants, but none of us can do without.  It is pointed out that  the ability to feel physical pain actually is a God-given means of preserving life.

We are reminded too that Forgiveness should not be confused with reconciliation.  It is reminded too that forgiveness is best understood as a process, a process that takes time.  It is pointed out too that being able to forgive is a sign of strength, not of weakness.

This book covers everything from Physical Abuse, Disability, Grief Loss, eating disorders, infertility have all become  part of a day's work for women and men in ministry to women.   Despite this though many are not prepared to deal with these issues.

This book is a great resource one that is designed to give leaders and care givers greater understanding, insights for shepherding, and referral resources, Shepherding Women in Pain is a compilation from contributors who have expertise and experience with women on the given issue.

I give Shepherding Women in Pain five out five stars!

Happy Reading!