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Loading... Left at the Altar: My Story of Hope and Healing for Every Woman Who Has Felt the Heartbreak of Rejection (edition 2009)by Kimberley Kennedy
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Kimberley, a successful TV journalist, seems to have it all: a great career, a supportive family, intelligence, talent, good looks, and a wonderful soon-to-be-husband. On the eve of the marriage, however, her fiancé Lew realizes he cannot go through with the wedding. Of course Kimberley is stunned beyond words, grief-stricken, and humiliated. The rejection sends her into a tailspin of depression, isolation, and anger at God. Left at the Altar documents Kimberley’s journey from a despairing, man-centered perspective to one that focuses on growing a joyful relationship with God. I especially appreciated the sections of the book that focused on the Biblical story of Rachel and Leah (Genesis 29). The perspectives from men who had ended relationships was interesting too, but perhaps too brief. She also shares some “Tools for Healing,” which could be helpful to readers in similar scenarios. I am troubled, however, with the idea that “…if you want a mate, it is because God gave you that desire…I believe that beautiful day will come because God has not taken away my desire for it…I have peace and pray every day for that man…that God is preparing for me.” Although it is clear at other points that Kimberley believes some may find ultimate happiness in a single state, it is also clear that she expects God to eventually provide her with a perfect match. I hope that will be the case for her, but I believe such presumptions do not take into account that we are all beings with free will. God has not promised marriage to everyone who hungers for it. He has called us to be faithful whether or not we see the fulfillment of our deepest desires. no reviews | add a review
Fascinatingly insightful and hopeful page-turning account of one woman's encounter with ultimate rejection. TV journalist Kimberley Kennedy went from having it all to complete devastation, rejection, and public humiliation when, like a Lifetime movie scenario, her fiance literally left her at the altar. Fortunately, her story did not end at the church. With candor and humor, Kimberley shares the most personal details of her life as she journeys from devastation to a deeper understanding of what happened and how she found not only healing but hope to someday find her Mr. Right. The intimate woman-to-woman inspirational journey includes: Stories of women who were left at the altar How to deal with feelings of anger towards God The little black dress analogy How not to let your rejection define who you become Tools for healing and moving on How to laugh, love again, and return to dating Ultimate insight from men who have been rejectors No library descriptions found. |
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She however had tons of support and love from family, friends, work mates, etc, things I did not have at all, and had to endure somehow day by day on my own and I was a basket case before long.
She was lucky that at the worst moment of her life, she had her sister fighting for her, her mother in tears and a host of bridesmaids, friends and people from the job who loved her, helped her, supported and got her thru it.
I had to do all of that by myself, and it took me 9 years.
I am glad she made it thru to the other side as I know all about that miserable black hole she was living in and being so angry at God that I swore I would never speak to Him again. ( )