This book was both good and very bad. The story was ridiculous and much more elaborate than what was necessary to convey the need for and process of healing in a woman's life. It was far-fetched and felt like a low budget action movie. I longed for a more typical story of a hurting woman that did not involve extremes of a plane crash, an extremely disfiguring & disturbing accident, an FBI investigation, and kidnapping. The ending was not believable and completed the story quickly and in a happy, resolved package. However, the psychology behind what was discussed was sound, the self-talk and self-criticism of the narrating main character I feel is very real in many women, and the therapist's humor seems similar to the co-author, Steve Arterburn, with whom I'm familiar and like through his radio program. I hung in there and finished it for those reasons. The story itself, though, is unnecessarily overdone to the point of absurdity. Oh how i can relate to having those voices in my head! i too am one of the many women who judge everything about ourselves by clothing size. Can i have worth when the word "gaunt" cannot be used to describe me? But enough about me, this story takes us through the healing travels of a woman who nurtures others but doesn't know how to take care of herself. Other subjects dealt with include baby loss (also close to my heart,) family favoritism, and the type of pseudo-Christian belief that God will not allow harm but only prosper us financially and otherwise if we work wholeheartedly for Him. Sullivan Crisp is the likeable, human therapist who helps Lucia navigate all these pitfalls of life.
What do You think about Healing Waters (2008)?
I actually didn't finish this book. I got about half way and decided to move on to a new book.
—jean
I enjoyed this book. Really gave me a lot to think about.
—nath
This is a great novel to read. I couldnt put it down!
—Hari
