Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday #76: The Merciful Scar

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're
eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

The Merciful Scar by Rebecca St. James & Nancy Rue
Thomas Nelson-September 10, 2013

About the Book
When she was in high school, a terrible accident fractured her family, and the only relief Kirsten could find was carving tiny lines into her skin, burying her pain in her flesh. The pain she caused herself was neat and manageable compared to the emotional pain that raged inside.
She was coping. Or so she thought.
But then, eight years later, on the night she expects her long-time boyfriend to propose, Kirsten learns he’s been secretly seeing her best friend. Desperate to escape her feelings, she reaches for the one thing that gives her a sense of control in the midst of chaos.
But this time the cut isn’t so tiny, and it lands her in the psych hospital. Within hours of being there she knows she can’t stay—she isn’t crazy, after all. But she can’t go back to the life she knew before either.
So when her pastor mentions a treatment program on a working ranch, Kirsten decides to take him up on the offer and get away from it all. But the one thing she can’t escape is herself—and her shame.

The ranch is home to a motley crew, each with a lesson to teach. Ever so slowly, Kirsten opens herself to embrace healing—even the scarred places that hurt the most. Mercy begs her to remember the past . . . showing her there’s nothing that cannot be redeemed.

Why I Want It
 This sounds like an interesting book and I have enjoyed other books by both of these authors!

5 comments:

Michelle SedeƱo said...

I think I've read enough books with this theme and have to pass with this one. Maybe one day I'll come across it again and be insterested. Hehe Thanks for sharing!

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Michelle, The Escapist.

Unknown said...

Not sure if I would like this one, but the cover is beautiful! Thanks for sharing and new follower!

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Anonymous said...

This sounds wonderful. By Rebecca St.James? The same as the singer?
I Can't Wait to Read...

Abbi Hart said...

Belle Read-Yes it's the same person!

Unknown said...

This sounds interesting. Great pick.


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