Miracle for Jen is the true account of the Barrick
family, hit head-on by a drunk driver on their way home from church one Sunday evening. The daughter, Jen, survived with a traumatic
brain injury and the rest of the family dealt with her recovery while healing from their own wounds.
Written from the perspective of Jen’s mother, this book does
not sugarcoat the recovery process.
Brain injuries are unique to the individual, and Jen’s recovery may be
one of the most unique. Anyone
struggling to understand pain and suffering as a Christian would benefit from
the Barrick’s experience.
The importance of a supportive family and church network is
emphasized, as is day-by-day reliance on God’s grace. Jen’s story is inspirational and encouraging,
although her recovery was not exactly the miracle parents would choose. God heals in surprising ways and gives us the
grace to go forward.
I enjoyed this honest account of God’s provision during a
family’s worst nightmares. Keep some
tissues nearby and be prepared to read in one sitting if possible.
I received a free review copy of this book from Tyndale
House Publishers.
Read more about brain injuries at: Brain Injury Association of North Carolina
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