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The Life You Never Expected
The Life You Never Expected
The Life You Never Expected
The Life You Never Expected

The Life You Never Expected

Thriving while parenting special needs children

5.00 stars  from 4 reviews
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About this book

Sometimes you end up living the life you never expected. When Andrew and Rachel found out that one, and then both, of their children had severe autism, their world was turned on its head.

This is a book about surviving, and thriving, when something goes horribly wrong. It is a mixture of their story and God's story, and the way in which his has shaped theirs.

With clarity and biblical insight, they share their experience of grief and worship, struggle and hope. As well as reflecting on the specific challenges of raising children with special needs, they speak to broader questions as well: the problem of suffering, building a marriage ...

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Specifications

Contributors:
Andrew Wilson
ISBN:
9781783593521
Format:
Paperback
First published:
July 2015
Dimensions:
138mm x 215mm x 9mm
Weight:
0.18 kg
Language:
English
Pages:
160
Publisher:
IVP

Endorsements

Really, this book is superb. Full of down-to-earth Biblical wisdom. A must-read for all Christians, especially (but not only) those who are suffering in some way. Written by a couple with autistic children, but not necessary to be in a similar situation to gain huge amounts from it. Honest, Scriptural, practical, warm-hearted, wise. Can't really recommend it highly enough. Superb. Five stars. Buy more than one copy.

David Baker Editor of Evangelicals Now

Customer Reviews

5.00 stars Read this book!

 

This book is brilliant! I have been waiting for a book like this for years. A Christian perspective on parenting special needs but with so much wisdom for anyone going through tough times. Written in an easily accessible style, this is a must for anyone who has contact with families with special needs or is facing unexpected trials.

5.00 stars Excellent

 

Some Christian books I find hard to read. "The life you never expected" I found hard to put down. It made me want to laugh and cry but also challenged my own response to difficulties. Andrew and Rachel are very honest about their experiences and remind us that the main focus of our lives must be on God. If we don't keep our hearts and minds fixed on him we will not have the peace and joy only he can give.
This is a book for every Christian, not just those caring for children with special needs.

5.00 stars Changed my thinking

 

Fantastic. Have been recommending this to my friends. I read it in 3 sittings. I shall reread in 6 months. So helpful for my parenting and spiritual life. Buy it.

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