Book Description: Irma Miller thought having a family of her own would bring her joy and a sense of accomplishment, but she struggles with memories of the abuse she suffered as a child at the hand of her stepfather. When she becomes physically and emotionally abusive to her own children, she reaches out to her friend Doretta for prayer and wisdom. But Irma may find herself at an even darker emotional place before she will admit she needs professional help to heal the past traumas. Will Doretta's letters of wisdom help Irma and her family, or will too much be broken to ever be repaired?
My Thoughts: This is book 3 in the Friendship Letters. Each book is a standalone and all about letters. Not text but actually paper mailed in envelopes and written by pen.
I enjoy Wanda E. Brunstetter's books. Not only are they easy to read but the story line captures the readers attention and keeps the reader in tune with the characters.
To be honest this is one of the saddest reads of Mrs. Brunstetter's stories. Irma Miller has a horrible childhood. Abuse from a stepfather, someone who should be your provider and protector, has taken a toll on Irma.
Irma doesn't want to be the way her stepfather was but she doesn't know how to not be abusive emotionally and physically to her own children. She decides to write her friend, Doretta, for help. Bless Doretta's heart. She keeps it honest. She is a blessing.
I loved the way Mrs. Brunstetter brings out the love and compassion but, yet, she also writes of the way we all must overcome our sinful nature with God's help. We cannot change without Him.
This is a sometimes sad story and a story of letting God help us overcome.
*This book was provided for review by Barbour*
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