A Rescued Life: A Story of Secrets and Shame, Hope and Healing

A Rescued Life: A Story of Secrets and Shame, Hope and Healing

Author: Tamela Turbeville

Publisher:

Published: 2021-06

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9780578846316

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"Then, I remember. I remember how I wanted to die and God whispered in my ear. I recall how telling released me. I remember how free I am. I recall how God rescued me...I look around and see how He redeemed my life. He put all the broken pieces together and made me whole. He brought me back from the edge of despair and gave me a new song." The Rescued Life: A Story of Secrets and Shame, Hope and Healing. In her reluctant memoir, author Tamela Turbeville, recounts a life lived under the heavy burden of shame. The story is reluctant because she never wanted to tell the secret of how she was sexually abused when only a little girl. She instead hid the secret for over four decades bending under the weight of its shame. "The Rescued Life" is a difficult story to read but for some it will feel familiar. Abuse. Shame. Regret. Poor choices. Sin and destruction are always ugly. But, with God, it doesn't stay that way. God takes the ashes and returns them as beauty. Tamela's story invites you to learn how telling your secret leads to freedom. See how shedding light on shame destroys its strength. Discover how God rescues when the shame threatens to drag us under. Take heart. You, too, can find hope that healing is possible. Tamela Turbeville is a trauma survivor healed by grace. She writes so that women who suffered similar trauma, a prodigal past or live with painful secrets know they are loved and wanted. They are His beautiful masterpiece. Tamela's hope is that by telling her story and speaking about her journey, other hurting women see they too can cut the chains of shame and begin their personal healing journey. She works from her home in the woods where she finds it easier to write when surrounded by her six rescue dogs. Connect at livingoneword.com and tamelaturbeville.com.


The Secret Lies Within

The Secret Lies Within

Author: Anne Beiler

Publisher: Morgan James Publishing

Published: 2019-06-04

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 1642793124

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The Secret Lies Within in an inside-out look at the trauma and pain so many people experience in this lifetime and how breaking the silence is the first step to freedom. Many people experience trauma or pain and keep it to themselves, letting it become a secret that holds them captive. They live with pain, blame, and shame, unsure of what to do or how to break free. The secrets grow, causing people to become increasingly silent while they hope and pray for better days, struggling to believe they will ever come. The Secret Lies Within is an honest, vulnerable, and courageous narrative about nearly losing everything, breaking the silence of secrets, and finding purpose in pain. Auntie Anne Beiler, founder of the international franchise Auntie Anne’s pretzels, shares her journey through the loss of a child, sexual abuse, and the resulting trauma that haunted her for years, reminding readers they are not alone in their pain. Anne weaves brief stories of other brave individuals throughout her own and presents a picture of hope for those who have experienced trauma. Those with deep secrets of their own are encouraged to break their silence and are shown the power to overcome through confession and reach a whole new level of freedom.


A Little Life

A Little Life

Author: Hanya Yanagihara

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2016-01-26

Total Pages: 833

ISBN-13: 0804172706

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE A Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. Look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.


Garden of Secrets

Garden of Secrets

Author: Barbara Freethy

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-09-20

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1451636539

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Dr. Charlotte Adam is torn between two men in this final book in the heart-tugging Angel’s Bay series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Barbara Freethy. For years, Dr. Charlotte Adams has been concentrating on her career and trying to make up for her past by helping out pregnant teenagers. Taking care of Annie’s baby has gone a long way in healing old wounds and Charlotte realizes she needs to think about what she wants for her future and if Andrew Schilling, a high school romance gone wrong, or Joe Silveira, the hot divorced police chief, have any part in it. Both Andrew and Joe are trying to convince Charlotte to give them a chance. But when Pamela, the girl who destroyed Andrew and Charlotte’s relationship, shows up once again—and this time pregnant and in trouble—Charlotte realizes that Andrew is hiding things from her. Unsure of telling the truth, Andrew keeps his cards close, even when trouble comes in the form of Kenny, Pamela’s ex-con boyfriend and Andrew'’s old college buddy. But keeping his silence could have deadly results. Meanwhile, Joe is given a second chance at love and realizes Charlotte is the only woman he wants. When he can’t find her anywhere, he knows something is wrong. With Kenny in town and Pamela due, Joe knows he must find Charlotte before it’s too late.


Live Uncaged

Live Uncaged

Author: Mary DeMuth

Publisher: Mary E. Demuth, Incorporated

Published: 2011-11-09

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 9780983436737

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"Has pain prevented you from living joyfully today? Do you struggle with overcoming what happened in the past? Are you tired of constantly repeating the mistakes you swore you'd never make? It is possible to live an uncaged, freedom-infused life. Author and speaker Mary DeMuth has been in the cage, wallowed there. But God had other plans. He chose to set her free, and He longs to unlock your cage too. Based on a quote from Oswald Chambers, this book follows three stages of finding and creating an uncaged life. To let go. To give it to Jesus. To anticipate a new future. Through Biblical teaching, real life-in-the-trenches examples and an eye toward spiritual growth, Mary DeMuth helps you find the uncaged life you've always longed for." P.[4] of cover.


The Gift of Story

The Gift of Story

Author: Emily Griesinger

Publisher: Baylor University Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 1932792473

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Despite postmodernism's skepticism about narrative, the dialogue with contemporary fiction, drama, music and film demonstrates that the Christian story can engender and sustain hope.


KADIMA

KADIMA

Author: Toni S. Mason

Publisher: Gatekeeper Press

Published: 2022-01-17

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 1662918291

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An inspiring memoir from a woman who suffered from a stigma of shame and disgrace, Kadima: A story of overcoming secrets, sickness, and shame is a must-read for anyone who longs to know they are redeemed by grace. • Do you struggle with unforgiveness and feelings of rejection? • Have you fallen victim to the comparison trap and the “I’m not good enough” lie? • Did you grow up in a dysfunctional, yet Christian home? • Have you struggled with what it truly means to live a life that glorifies Jesus? • Do you worry you are broken beyond repair? In her twenty-first century “Amazing Grace” self-help memoir of redemption, Toni S. Mason shares her been-there done-that life with candor, sincerity, and rare vulnerability. Rejecting a lifestyle of drugs and alcohol, affairs, and recovering from a near-fatal illness, Toni reveals what it took for her to renew her Christian faith, turn around her marriage, and create an enriching Christian home for her family. Kadima speaks especially to women who are challenged by the temptations of college and new careers and those who struggle with starting over. Toni’s personal journey resonates deeply with anyone who has ever tried to live a life of faith while overcoming a shameful past. Learn how she harnessed her unique interpretation and personal experience of scripture and biblical principles to build a life of love, joy, and gratitude. Kadima will show you how you can transform your life, too.


When I Remember Thee

When I Remember Thee

Author: Debbie Baker

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2022-02-10

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13: 1664253890

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While living through a troubled early childhood, Debbie Baker was forced to keep dark secrets. It seemed her life would always be difficult. But what she did not yet know is that she would ultimately discover that God’s grace and marvelous light would always outshine the darkness. In a candid retelling of her horrifying experiences as a young girl forced to endure unthinkable abuse for four years, Debbie shares the disturbing details of how an “imposter” connived ways to see her and manipulate her to feed an evil hunger that he could not control. As she discloses her journey through the abuse, Debbie reveals how she eventually overcame her fears and guilt to step into the light—guided by God’s grace and unconditional love—and speak up, use her shame for His glory, and attain a divine purpose-filled life that was better than she ever imagined. When I Remember Thee is a true story of childhood abuse as a girl summons the courage to reveal her dark secret, heal, and find renewed strength and hope in her relationship with God.