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Review of Zachary's Choice:  Surviving My Child's Suicide by Suzy LaBonte A Christian homeschooling mom of a large family, Suzy LaBonte never imagined one of her children might die by suicide. She received an agonizing blow the day her sixteen-year-old son, Zachary, without threat or forewarning, chose to end his own life. The following months were bleak and sorrowful as Suzy struggled down a confusing path of shock, anger, guilt, and depression. Slowly putting one foot in front of the other, Suzy focused on the unfailing character of God, her husband's faithful partnership, and the hopeful faces of the children before her. Plodding and stumbling toward understanding and healing, Suzy found that God's faithful companionship and the promises of His Word lightened the darkest hours and sustained her life. Healing came slowly and with it, transforming lessons of pain and courage. With a passion to reach out to encourage other suicide survivors, Suzy shares the h...

Review of Out of a Dream by Rosemary Hines Michelle Baron should be reveling in her new life in Sandy Cove, Oregon. From the outside, it all looks idyllic. A newlywed settling into a quaint coastal town, her husband establishing himself as a junior partner in a law firm-what more could she want?But a series of disturbing nightmares haunts Michelle. Her quest to understand these dreams leads her to the New World bookstore, where she begins a spiritual journey that will challenge her Christian heritage as well as her marriage. My Review: Out of a Dream was a delightful surprise!  I was constantly anxious to read further just to see what was coming next.   The characters were dealing with many temptations and issues and so I really could not figure out their next move.  This book was filled with suspense, love, forgiveness,and depression/suicidal thoughts.   I will not reveal the ending or the actions of the characters as that would SPOIL it for you, the reader,...