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Broken Heart on Hold: Surviving Separation |  | Authors: Linda Rooks, Linda W. Rooks
Publisher: David C. Cook
Category: Book
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 69871
Media: Paperback
Edition: New
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.3
ISBN: 078144439X
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.846
EAN: 9780781444392
ASIN: 078144439X
Publication Date: April 5, 2006
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A woman who is separated needs a friend to walk beside her on her difficult journey. Broken Heart on Hold is that friend, one that will uplift, encourage, and hold her up while offering practical
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Trusting God in Your Separation May 29, 2010
Heather Harding Burdick (Orlando, FL)
When I recently became separated, everyone told me to file for divorce and cut him loose. Even the people from my church said that I deserved better. In my pain, I ordered a bunch of books to help me cope. Just when I was ready to give up on my marriage, I got Broken Heart on Hold. I realized that when you truly make a commitment in your marriage, you have to honor it even when it looks like all hope is lost.
In this book, LInda gives the reader hope and comfort to be able to trust God in your walk through separation. The worldly way may be to give up and try to end the pain, which we all know takes time. God's way is to trust Him, pray for your spouse, and let His healing redemptive time work through each of you. Many of us think that it is the other person who needs to be changed, but this book takes us to a higher level for ourselves, which allows us to interact in our conversations with our spouse as a new person.
Whenever I feel impatient, desparate, sad, or lonely, I read this book.
Beautiful, Amazing Book!!!!! May 2, 2010
PeachMarie (Washington Township, new jersey United States)
Ok, I do have to start out by saying that this book is for Christians only . . . I'm Catholic and base a lot on my faith, so I think the book is amazing. However, it is fully and completely based on Christian faith and scripture, so if you aren't Christian, this book is not for you. Like all the other reviews, I have to say this is the most comforting book, really like a bedside best friend. It is made up of very short readings, each one focusing on different stories from her own journey with separation, and different aspects of what we all are going through. The book does primarily come from the standpoint of a woman who was left by her husband, vs. a woman who has left her husband, but I think the bottom line is the same - emotions you are going through when finding yourself in a place you never thought you'd find your marriage in, and living with feelings of abandonment, betrayal, and hurt. Linda Rooks really has a beautiful way of speaking to your heart and making you feel as though she is there with her arm around you or holding your hand, helping you use the Lord as your rock to get you through each day. I read this either in the morning when I wake up, or when I go to bed, depending on how I am feeling that day. And sometimes I read it both day and night! It's a lovely, lovely book. If you are going through the pain of separation, or even if you aren't physically separated but going through the pain of a marriage on the rocks (or infidelity as in my case), this book is for you. You will not regret buying it. In fact, you cannot get it soon enough for yourself!
Broken Heart On Hold April 24, 2009
D. Simmons (Little Rock, AR USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Broken Heart On Hold is a wonderful devotional book for a person that is going through a separation or divorce. The book is written primarily for women whose husband's have left them but it is a great book for men too. Linda Rook is such a wonderful writer and is able to put into words so many of the emotions and feelings that a person goes through while they are separated. The book really helps a person focus on their relationship with God. I would highly recommend it to anyone. We recommend it as a resource for our reconciliation ministry.
Broken Heart On Hold September 9, 2008
Andie Koss
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
During the most difficult time of my life, this book became a best friend. Linda described the multitude of emotions I feel in a way I could not, and showed me that she has been where I am now. Her insight and her faith gave me renewed hope, and I found comfort reading her book. When I am down, I open it and read. When I am confused, I open it and read. When I am ready to throw in the towel, I open it and read. It has never failed to help me. When everyone around me pressured for divorce, (the world's way), she showed me God's way. I am so very thankful to Linda Rook for sharing her experience and her insight with others who are hurting. If you are faced with a broken marriage and living with a broken heart, you need this book!
Andie Koss
Comfort and Direction August 4, 2008
S. Kelly
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I found this book to be such a help when my husband left. Linda put into words what I was feeling and when the emotions surround and there is no one to talk to, reading the book helps to know you are not alone. She identifies so many of the different feelings going on and empathizes with the reader, but then gives positive direction as to where to place one's hope and trust during the turbulent time to find peace. I've already given a copy to a friend going through a separation and will do so again for anyone I know who is going through a similar situation.
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