Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 240 Pages
- Publisher: Good Book Co
- Publication Date: August 2019
- ISBN: FGREENJEM___NOTFORSAKENASTORYOFL9781784984380
Not Forsaken: A Story of Life After Abuse: How Faith Brought One Woman from Victim to Survivor
Jenn Greenberg was abused by her church-going father. Yet she is still a Christian. In this courageous, compelling book, she reflects on how God brought life and hope in the darkest of situations. Jenn shows how the gospel enables survivors to navigate issues of guilt, forgiveness, love, and value. And she challenges church leaders to protect the vulnerable among their congregations.
Her reflections offer Biblical truths and gospel hope that can help survivors of abuse as well as those who walk alongside them.
Contents
- Foreword by Russell Moore
- 1. This is My Story
- 2. Was I Abused?
- 3. Jesus Wept
- 4. Concussion of the Heart
- 5. Deconstructing Self-Destruction
- 6. The Problem of Guilt (And the Answer to It)
- 7. #whyididntreport
- 8. Unearthing the Image of God
- 9. The Stranger Inside
- 10. Out of the Valley of the Shadow of Death
- 11. Recovering Fatherhood
- 12. The Truth About Forgiveness
- 13. Defining Love
- 14. Then I Am Strong
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“Jenn doesn’t shy away from the awful and ugly experiences she has endured; but she also paints a beautiful picture of redemption. As an abuse survivor, Jenn’s words resonated with me. For spouses, family members, or friends seeking to understand abuse in a loved one, this book is perfect. For pastors, teachers, and leaders, this book will be a resource you will find yourself pulling off your bookshelf again and again as you walk beside survivors in your church, ministry, or school.”
Megan Lively
Survivor; Founder, Relevant Reach
“The church has been crying out for a book like this, and the right person has now written it in the right way. Yes, it’s raw, honest, transparent, and painful. That’s why it will resonate with so many. But, unlike so many secular abuse memoirs, this one is also full of grace, truth, gospel, and hope. That’s why it will be redemptive for so many.”
David Murray
Professor of Old Testament and Practical Theology, Puritan Reformed Seminary
“What is one of the most beneficial forms of care we can provide for those who have been abused? Listening. Does that make you uncomfortable? It’s better to admit it and grow than ignore the awkwardness. Jenn Michelle Greenberg has given us an opportunity to listen, which will help us do better when someone we know shares their story with us. Allow her vulnerability and courage to equip you for when someone entrusts you to pastor or befriend them as they navigate the aftershocks of abuse.”
J.D. Greear
President, The Southern Baptist Convention
“I recommend this work to everyone, as a glorious reminder that we are not forsaken. In a culture saturated with victimhood and self-reflection, Jennifer takes us to the transcendent God who alone gives hope in the struggle of life through Jesus Christ.”
Dustin Benge
The Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies
“Jennifer’s book offers God’s powerful truths through the aching realities of her own testimony. She gives you permission to feel, heal, and discover who you are through the murky waters of the abuse that has tried to drown you. I am grateful for Jennifer’s voice and her bravery: everyone will benefit from reading Not Forsaken!”
Polly Hamp
Survivor; Author, Cherished
“Starting a domestic-abuse ministry has been a long road with a steep learning curve. This is the book I wish we would have had at the beginning.”
Jason Meyer
Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis
“A powerful and needed book, as the prevalence of abuse increasingly comes to light in our world and churches. This book will not only be a healing balm for the deepest wounds but will leave you worshiping the God of hope, healing, and redemption.”
Sarah Walton
Author, Hope When It Hurts
“In Not Forsaken, if you have experienced abuse, you will feel understood. If you have not, you will understand better the impact that abuse has. Statistics show abuse is rampant in our world and Christian communities. This is a reminder of how much we must do to protect the innocent, and of how there is hope in Jesus for those who suffer.”
Timothy S. Lane
President, Institute for Pastoral Care; Author, How People Change and Unstuck
“Gripping, grievous, gracious, glorious, and gut-wrenching. Greenberg sets straight the path.”
Lori Anne Thompson
Survivor and Storyteller
“If you want to see how the gospel meets those who have been hurt and abused, pick up this powerful book. And if you lead in any capacity in the church, have several copies on hand to help give hope to those who feel hopeless.”
Daniel Darling
VP for Communications, The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission; Author, The Dignity Revolution
“With grace and humility, Jenn reaches out to tell other abuse survivors that there is hope and a future beyond their pain. Giving advice grounded in Scripture, Jenn walks through her personal process of healing with lived-it advice for others on the same path. If you have been abused or are supporting a loved one who has experienced abuse, you will find solace and wisdom here.”
Karla Jacobs
Member, Georgia Commission on Women, Georgia Human Trafficking Task Force
“If you’ve never experienced abuse, take a moment to thank God. Then read this book to enter the scary world populated, perhaps, by your friends, family, church members, and neighbors. The church needs this message.”
William Boekestein
Pastor, Immanuel Fellowship Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Author, The Future of Everything
“Not Forsaken offers a glimpse into the heart and mind of an abuse survivor, both during and after the abuse. With skillful compassion, Jenn offers hope from the story of the gospel. A helpful and hope-giving guide for abuse survivors and caregivers alike.”
Eric Schumacher
Co-author, Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women
“Few books truly have the power to change a person’s life, but I believe this is one of them. Not Forsaken is one of the most powerful, chilling, heartbreaking, redemptive, and inspiring stories I’ve ever read. Jenn invites the reader to join her on a journey from heartbreak to healing; and along the way, you’ll experience the full range of human emotion and see the goodness of God in new ways.”
Dave Willis
Author, Raising Boys Who Respect Girls
“Jennifer is exactly the kind of expert that nobody wants to be: she has firsthand experience of the destructive nature of abuse. In spite of this she gives a firsthand account of the power of love. This book combines the compassion of #metoo experience with the wisdom of a seasoned theologian.”
Bob Hamp
Marriage and Family Therapist; Author, Think Differently series
“A brave and authentic exploration of the complex and often conflicting feelings and actions that accompany abuse. The shared human condition of pain shines through this book, but in a way that brings you hope, healing, and a future beyond that pain.”
Nicole F. Fisher
President, Health & Human Rights Strategies
“This is the riveting story of a young woman finding redemption from abuse by family and church. While not easy reading, it will help the church learn anew how to defend the weak and mistreated. Pastors and church leaders are urged to read Not Forsaken.”
Barry York
President and Professor of Pastoral Theology, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
“Deeply moving. As a survivor, each chapter spoke to my personal experiences and felt validating and fulfilling. Jenn brings her spirituality and compassion to her work and to those who benefit from her kindness and her story. I count myself as one of them.”
Chad Felix Greene
Survivor, Advocate and Author
“For those who want a faith-based process of healing, this lays the foundation to take the first step to wholeness.”
Todd Hildebrandt
Survivor; RAINN Speakers Bureau
Product Description
Jenn Greenberg was abused by her church-going father. Yet she is still a Christian. In this courageous, compelling book, she reflects on how God brought life and hope in the darkest of situations. Jenn shows how the gospel enables survivors to navigate issues of guilt, forgiveness, love, and value. And she challenges church leaders to protect the vulnerable among their congregations.
Her reflections offer Biblical truths and gospel hope that can help survivors of abuse as well as those who walk alongside them.
Contents
- Foreword by Russell Moore
- 1. This is My Story
- 2. Was I Abused?
- 3. Jesus Wept
- 4. Concussion of the Heart
- 5. Deconstructing Self-Destruction
- 6. The Problem of Guilt (And the Answer to It)
- 7. #whyididntreport
- 8. Unearthing the Image of God
- 9. The Stranger Inside
- 10. Out of the Valley of the Shadow of Death
- 11. Recovering Fatherhood
- 12. The Truth About Forgiveness
- 13. Defining Love
- 14. Then I Am Strong
About The Author
Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 240 Pages
- Publisher: Good Book Co
- Publication Date: August 2019
- ISBN: FGREENJEM___NOTFORSAKENASTORYOFL9781784984380