I recently read the book Undone: A Memoir, by Michele Cushatt. The subtitle intrigued me immediately... "a story of making peace with an unexpected life," because this is where I find my own self these days.
In the book, Cushatt shares her difficult journey through divorce, remarriage and the blending of a family, cancer, becoming an empty nester, and then foster care. Through many unexpected twists and turns, and even more unknowns, she uses humor and her faith in God to share her story of pain, loss, and heartache. Yet, because she allowed God to be the hero of her story through it all, her trials ultimately display beauty, adventure, and hope.
"Peace wasn't a feeling," she writes. "Peace has always been a person."
And one of my favorite parts... "Where is my faith? In myself, more often than not. Which is why an unexpected squall - every last one of them over the span of two years - unraveled me. A boat anchored to itself is not anchored at all."
I can so identify with many of these convicting thoughts, and for that reason, I appreciated Cushatt's raw honesty in this book so much. For that reason, I had a hard time putting this book down. I recommend this book to any other woman who is going through a difficult season in life and wants the encouragement that someone else can identify with her, or a woman who needs hope to know that better - but far from perfect, or without difficulties - days are ahead. Even though every woman's challenging circumstances are unique, the reminder that God truly works beauty through our mess can be just what many need to know to keep pressing on today.
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Great post. I have read and also loved this book! Michele writes in such a down to earth way, honest way yet her words are so wise. She is such an inspiration, thanks for spreading the word about this great book.
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