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Book Review: Courage in Patience

Courage in Patience by Beth Fehlbaum is a heart-wrenching, yet compelling tale of sexual abuse, child abuse, racism and even religious dogma taken to the extreme. The story takes place in small-town Texas, but could really happen anywhere. Yes, the subject matter is heavy and at times infuriating (I couldn’t help but be angry as I read about the horrific conditions and environment the protagonist was subjected to), but this is really a story of hope.

No child should have to endure such pain and sorrow, but this book shows us that with timely intervention and the support of people who care, the child can not only overcome these hardships, but flourish and become a beacon of hope for others.

I highly recommend this book not only for people who’ve suffered abuse (in any form), and also for those who haven’t known such horrors, but would like to make a difference in the life of someone who has.

This book is suitable for classroom study and contains no graphic content.