Bøker av Jan Heffington

Jewel's life is changed forever after a major tragedy strikes her family. She internalizes the pain and slowly spins out of control. Her brothers give up on her. Even her best friend, who has always stuck by her, starts to slip away. As Jewel mourns the loss of all the relationships in her life, she realizes she needs to seek forgiveness. Forgiveness she doesn't deserve.In the end, Jewel discovers that true forgiveness can only come through a willingness to let go of the past, to surrender to healing, and to cling to the hope in her future.

Hi! My name is Jewel, and the story you are about to read is my story. Well, it's about three years of my story anyway. If you are looking to read an entirely happy, feel-good story, you may want to put this book down (or turn off your tablet). Because, unfortunately, this story starts at the absolute lowest point in my life. Don't get me wrong...I did eventually find happiness. But it took me quite a while to find it. There were lots of dark days before that happiness was found. So, if you are into being dragged down into the despairing sadness of a twenty-something-year-old girl, who struggles to find happiness, then my story is a must-read. You're still reading? Wow! I bet you were going to put the book down when you read the part about this not being a feel-good story - but, somehow, my honesty sucked you in, and now you're not sure. On the one hand, you're intrigued. But, on the other hand, you hate sadness. Oh, I get it! Believe me - I hate sad stories, too! But let's face it, real life comes with sadness. However, it also comes with plenty of joy and laughter. SPOILER: Life (much like this story) is meant to end with a happily ever after. God intended it that way from the very beginning.If you're keeping track, this is now the third paragraph. Which means that, you're still reading the back cover of a book. Clearly, at this point, you might as well just read my story. So, go on! Crack open the book. (Or push whichever electronic button opens the book for you.) I know you wanna...