I too was left at the alter back in 2008, so I was eager to read her story which was a terribly sad one.
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. ( )

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. ( )