Grace for Each Hour: Through the Breast Cancer Journey

During my breast cancer journey, a friend gave me this book. It was my constant companion. I read it every morning and every night, allowing it to "fall open" to the passages that were meant for me to read that day. "Grace" accompanied me to the hospital and (when I couldn't sleep after surgery), I read it in the middle of the night. Each "chapter" is short....usually only 1 1/2 to 2 pages, but the words of wisdom and comfort are there. I've given this book to countless friends and relatives of those dealing with cancer. It is is inspiring, funny in parts, and uplifting! The words "breast cancer" strike fear in the heart of every woman; this book helps you manage that fear and rely on God to give you peace.

I am totaly engaged in the depth of Grace for Each Hour. We live in a time when not many are writing about the solid, truth it is most refreshing to find an author willing to tell it so sweetly. Even though I have not had cancer I have recommended this book over and over to those that do, also to those going thru tough things they don't understand. I love Mary's honest and practical approach. She is wonderful at pointing everyone to Faith, in our life trials are going to come. Grace for Each Hours is strong light shining for God. I am forever changed reading this book,Blessings to you Mary and to Baker for giving us this light. Julie Ann Swecker Manager of Daily Bread Books.

Let me ask you something - what does a biker chick stompin' in the House of God have to do with you? She's your mother, your daughter, your sister-friend, your wife ---- she walked that journey many of us dread. Breast cancer. She's classy, she's elegant, she's tender-hearted, she's eloquent, and she's composed. Yep, she's a biker chick who wrote a book with a powerful GENTLE impact. I challenge you to read it and try NOT to share a copy with all the women you love. We all joke about mammograms, just as we sit trembling in the waiting room before our appointments, surrounded by booklets and walls lined with BREAST CANCER information. We are afraid to even look at the literature. We just want to get in and OUT of there, scot-free, as quickly as possible. Mary got caught. If you are reading this, you know someone who's been there and you've prayed it will never be you. You've been at a complete loss for words when someone you love gets the terrifying news. Why is this book good? Mary J. Nelson most definitely has The WORDS. She's a genius and genuine article. A victorious survivor who hands down, knows exactly what to say and what to do in a fight for your life. If you've already read this book, then the good news is, there's a sequel! "GRACE FOR TOUGH TIMES: Keys to Hope, Comfort, & Encouragement". Trouble is, Mary's joy is catchy - don't read these books if you'd rather mope! Grab a tissue, prepare to be touched, moved, encouraged and dazzled. You've NEVER met a biker chick quite like this one ... but you know what, I'm sure glad I did! Be Blessed! **