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This book flows like a conversation over coffee, but the content is not surface chit chat. Carole shares details... some heartbreaking, some beautifully delightful... all in the effort of giving the reader a full, un-photoshopped view of her marriage journey. Mental illness is a main theme, but the bigger theme is how God kept her faithful and gave her discernment and perseverance at every (difficult!!) step. She doesn't sugarcoat the difficult times, and she doesn't overlook the goodness of God in it. Deborah Brenner We all struggle to find joy in the trials of adversity. Are You Ready to Find Joy shows that even in the depths of despair we can find it. Carole has the skill to story tell in a way that brings you into the movie of her life with imagery of what she is going through. Her writing is real and raw. Authenticity is what a lot of authors miss. She did not. John Thompson All of us know about messy lives. In this book the author vulnerably opens up about her journey and the joy she has found in a less than perfect life. She skillfully takes us through her story with the obvious goal of giving others hope and encouragement in theirs. A book that would be good to read if you have a similar journey or if you are a church pastor or leader who wants to know how to best relate to others living with messy pieces, especially with depression or suicidal thoughts. Debbie Alsdorf I couldn't stop reading once I started. I can only imagine the hope it would provide someone dealing with family or friends suffering from mental illness. Even if you are blessed to not deal with mental illness there are so many practical strategies that could be used for any struggle. In this life we will continually be faced with challenges, and I'm thankful for those that are willing to openly and honestly share theirs to provide hope in the midst of valley. Jenn Painter Carole helps bring the reader back around over and over again to the truth that having a deep and abiding joy in Jesus can sustains them through the most troublesome trials. From the heartbreaking stories to the light-hearted memories, Carole demonstrates how the joy from Jesus changed her perspective and prepared her to walk through this mess beaming with a joyful radiance (no doubt you would see this joy in her smile, too). I didn't want to put this book down and it was helpful for me in my own mess to have another set of eyes full of Godly wisdom to encourage me through my trials. I'll read my favorite chapters over and over again when I need a reminder. Christine Trimpe I recommend this book to anyone looking to find some joy in a hard season of life. Carole lets you know that you are not alone, and she paves a pathway to joy that is accessible to you. What a wonderful, authentic story of love, perseverance, and grace. Carole and her husband are amazing people and continue to care for others through the sharing of their lives in this book. What a gift! Kimberly MacNeill As one of the pre-publish readers and life-time friends of Bill and Carole, this is the story of God's grace in the lives of a couple navigating the ups and downs of managing mental illness. The raw emotions of life on the edge are trumped only by a loving and merciful God. For those with a friend or family member in this situation, I believe that you will find solace in reading this book. Dr. Glenn Prescott This is an amazing account from a caregiver's point of view. The writer is very personal and has trusted God through her entire journey. Very compelling! Sandra Bellanger

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Carole Leathem was a Hollywood commercial actress and pastor's wife. When her husband developed anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, Carole began sharing the chaos and messiness that comes when caring for someone with a mental illness. Through her ministry, Carole's Journey, she encourages and uplifts hundreds of women all over the country with her flair for storytelling and raw transparency. Carole and her husband, Bill, live in Bakersfield, California, and are the parents of two grown miracle children and grandparents to seven grandchildren.

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