New Releases by Lori Mitchell

In a dark corner of a neglected old house huddles the shadowy figure of a young girl. Painful memories and loneliness consume her thoughts as tears flow from despondent eyes. Oh, how she longs for the joy and peace that others seem to possess yet these joys never invade her reality. Instead she is left alone to fend for herself and meet her own needs as best she can. "This is a book that anyone can understand but the message is powerful and life changing. I''ve used it with many people in my practice and found it to be extremely helpful." Dr. Sallee DeGarmo, clinical psychologist and director of Family Life and Christian Women''s Center, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 "After reading Lighting Mary’s House I was overwhelmed with the possibilities for healing. Many doors can be opened to the brokenhearted with this book. I recommend it to all my Post-Abortion Groups." Joan Phillips, Facilitator of PACE support groups and former Coordinator of Focus on the Family''s Crisis Pregnancy Center Ministry "Lighting Mary''s House has become a very important tool in my ministry for those who have been broken or abused. It is truly a walk through the innermost being of the wounded heart. It''s been deeply enlightening to everyone I have given it to in my practice." LuAnn Finnegan, pastoral counselor and former Director of Women''s Ministries for New Life Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Bouncing Back from Disaster is a book of encouragement for those who have suffered deep losses. These include death, divorce, or other excruciating experiences. The author speaks from her own life. She lost her first husband through a tragic accident and her second husband through drug abuse, incarceration, and divorce.The book helps readers deal with memories of the highs and lows of their experiences. The author tells her own story in a way that leads to deeper understanding of how to come to terms with the past and move on to a fuller life. She tells how people may "pick up their lives and move beyond their grief." Speaking of resilience, she says that to "bounce back" is not enough. One needs to "bounce beyond."Key concepts of practical living abound in the book. Chapters include helpful Bible verses that speak to the needs of those who have suffered loss. Her goal for such readers is that they may find the keys to healthy and successful adjustment. Chapters 10 and 11 on "A New Beginning" and "Creative Living" are must-reads. They speak to anyone who wants to understand the necessary responses to preparing for life''s constant flow of change.If you are looking for hope, Lori provides the answer. Not your typical "how-to" book. Lori demonstrates that bouncing back and making your dreams become reality is possible, even in the worst situation.

While preparing for a visit to her grandmother, a young girl notices that, like the flowers in Grammie''s garden, people who are different from one another also share similarities and it''s okay to like them all the same.