Shattered Dreams: God's Unexpected Path to Joy, (Paperback)

from pioneercynthia

Arguably Larry Crabb's most powerful book, one that can bring you back from the brink without closing your eyes to the destruction. An alternative to the standard fare of "getting over it," Crabb instead encourages us to embrace our pain and live within and through it.

from PastorBob

Larry Crabb's books have become part of a stable core of quality resources for pastors and counselors. With a solid academic foundation and keen insights into matters of psychology and the Christian faith, Shattered Dreams offers direction through the hard paths of disappointment and even devasta...

from WellingtonWomble

The problem with most Christian books that deal with loss and suffering is that they advocate perseverance, positive thinking, or more gratitude as the solution to the problem. One is told to "Tough it out", "Suck it up", "Get rid of that stinkin' thinkin'", "Rejoice - and again I say rejoice!", ...

from thesilverofhisfining

July 2015 Re-reading this great book! My copy. How did I bump into this book in the public library? I wasn't looking for it ... by the call number it must have been next to Francis Chan's Crazy Love, which was on my list of books to read, recommended by a friend. Larry Crabb is not new to me. He'...

from hvljbacm

Not being familiar with the author I wasn't sure what to expect, but was motivated to read it by Philip Yancey's recommendation on the front cover. I am so glad I read it! This is not a book for those who still want to view God as their genie in a bottle or those looking for a "feel good" comfort...