Katie Yoder's life changed drastically the day her boyfriend was killed in a van accident. Despite the change of scenery in Florida, she finds herself suffering from anxiety attacks and depression. No matter how much she tries, she just can't forget about the accident that took Timothy away from her. As she struggles to move on with her life, she slowly becomes aware of something she hasn't felt in a long time.Freeman Bontrager has been attracted to Katie since they were in grade school. But while the fears that assail her do not deter him from being her friend, the beautiful Eunice Byler just might. Will Katie ever be able to face her fears and love again? Or will the demons keep her from living a normal live continue to plague her?This novel brought to light how people with trauma in their past might deal with the tragedy. I was struck by how little I knew of the topic, and how it feels from that point of view. The characters varied from supportive to judgmental, and there was plenty to be learned by all. The author explored the topic with compassion and understanding, and despite the heartache Katie faced, God is ultimately the "peace that passeth all understanding." I listened to this on audio book. It may have been the little girl voice of the narrator, but I found Katie so childish-even her mother told her she wasn't acting her age ( 20 is old enough not to pout and whine. Panic attacks are real and horrible. I had great sympathy for that problem, but she just whined about everything. Thought it was like reading a teeny bopper romance story and so silly in the way Eunice and Katie acted. Cameron and Lewis are so much better.
What do You think about A Cousin's Prayer (2009)?
I liked the storyline of the book. Dialog was very stilted
—TheMissMadara
A wonderful story of faith and overcoming anxiety.
—mikha
