Overview
"My boyish innocence was stolen by a sexual predator, and I kept the soul-gnawing secret for decades. That experience changed me. Growing up in 1950's England, I couldn't discuss my sexual identity issues with anyone. Feeling isolated and confused, I turned my back on the father who misunderstood me, and the religion that failed me. Later, as I lost friends to AIDS and suicide, I became more determined than ever to live by faith and not by feeling. Christians often believe God simply wants to change our behavior, but ultimately, He longs to heal our wounded hearts. What shaped me as a lad does not define me. My true identity emerged as I walked out my quest for who I really was, and sought to be the man I was created to be. In this book, Geoff Pennock, affectionately called ""Mr. P,"" tells his story to his wife, Susan, and stepdaughter, Juliet. Set in a pandemic and framed by Juliet's writing process, this unforgettable memoir gently cushions tragedy and heartache with humor and the quirky daily life and loving banter of ""Mr. and Mrs. P."""
Full Product Details
Author: Juliet Van Heerden
Publisher: Our Written Lives
Imprint: Our Written Lives
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.440kg
ISBN: 9781942923466
ISBN 10: 1942923465
Pages: 380
Publication Date: 01 March 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Juliet Van Heerden was blessed by God in writing the book you are holding in your hand. It testifies to the reality of the power of the Gospel of Christ to transform a life regardless of challenging circumstances. As I Walked clearly conveys the idea that God is real, for what is impossible to finite human beings is possible to our infinite Heavenly Father. This work is easy to read and practical as it shows to everyone the love of Christ with all His sympathy, empathy, and compassion. Juliet, in her authentic and personal style, tells a story that touches the heart and stimulates the mind as it identifies with struggling people in order to allow Christ to bring about their transformation. Dr. Philip G. Samaan Former Missionary, Editor, Professor of Theology, Public Speaker, and Author of a dozen books on Christ Our society looks at all manner of life situations as though their existence is unchangeable, but faith looks at an unchanging God and recognizes our current situations pale in comparison. Mr. P's story is one of deep transformation and a faith that expects God to do the impossible. Through emotional dialogue and raw transparency, this book will take the reader on a challenging journey of discovering just how deeply our God can work in a human heart. There is always hope. Art Thomas--Missionary-Evangelist, Author, Filmmaker
Author Information
JULIET VAN HEERDEN is an author, educator, and itinerant speaker. She holds a Master of Science in Literacy Education and joyfully shares inspirational stories of hope through the written and spoken word. She published her first book, Same Dress, Different Day, in 2015. For more information about her ministry, please visit julietvanheerden.com.
