Overview
What do you do when your life has changed in an instant, or through years of quiet wearing down? Trauma, in all its forms, can shake the foundation of even the strongest faith. Firm Foundation: Resilience After Trauma is written for those who have walked through loss, upheaval, or deep disappointment and are longing for steadiness again. Whether you are in the middle of a storm, just beginning to recognize wounds, or learning how to live differently on the other side, this book offers a gentle place for rebuilding. Using the metaphor of home-foundation, room, and restoration-Bonnie McDonald weaves biblical truth, personal stories, and practical encouragement to help you tend to what has been changed and strengthen what remains. This is not a quick-fix guide or a checklist for healing, but an invitation to slow down, reflect, and rebuild with intention. With space to write, pause, and pray, Firm Foundation allows readers to discover that healing is possible, resilience can grow, and a life rooted in faith can be rebuilt one faithful step at a time.
Full Product Details
Author: Bonnie Shue McDonald
Publisher: Hope*books
Imprint: Hope*books
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.204kg
ISBN: 9798891854093
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 18 June 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
Firm Foundation: Resilience after Trauma offers an exceptional resource for navigating the complexities of trauma. This book is set apart by its remarkable ability to demystify deeply complex issues into easy-to-understand concepts and practical steps that are deeply spiritual and can lead the reader to a closer relationship with Christ. As a pastor, I will be using this book for people who have gone through trauma and are desiring to find healing in Jesus Christ. -Earl Bradshaw, Lead Pastor, Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant, NC We live in a cultural moment where victimhood is celebrated and trauma is often disabling. I am thankful for Bonnie and her family's story; a story of blessing and victory in the shadow of trauma and pain. The Lord is using Bonnie to encourage others and this book is a living example of what it looks like when a Christ follower plants their feet in the firm foundation of God's promises and his word, so that when the winds of trauma and trial blow, we might remain steadfast. -Brody Holloway, Co-Founder and Lead Pastor, Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters, Andrews, NC
Author Information
Bonnie McDonald is a writer and real estate professional with a deep passion for prayer, discipleship, and helping others find hope after hardship. With a background in Discipleship Ministry and Education, she weaves biblical truth with practical encouragement to guide readers toward healing and renewal.She lives in North Carolina with her husband, Flint, and treasures time with their growing family.
