Woman, Thou Art Loosed!: Healing The Wounds Of The Past (2005) - Plot & Excerpts
I know I've probably been living under a rock or something, but I don't know anything about the author, T.D. Jakes. And I will concede that my reading of this novel is my sole exposure to the man or his teaching. But I've come away from it thinking "Wow! We might be getting a little mixed up as to who we are worshiping here! It's good to use God-given gifts in spreading the Word, but we need to be careful we are pointing people to the Savior and the cross. We need to not get the messenger in the way of the message."My eyebrows first lifted as I saw the author had cast himself in the role of famous evangelical preacher of a mega-church when he introduced his character ministering to a women on death row. I became less and less impressed as I continued to read more and more about "Bishop Jake" but still no Scriptures in this novel purportedly detailing a woman's journey to the Lord. "He listened to the sermon. Bishop Jakes had tapped deep down in his soul" (197). . ."Michelle shouted as she clapped her hands in response to Bishop Jakes's words" (199). . ."As she listened to Bishop Jakes". . ."But with the help of Bishop Jakes, she was given a chance to really make something of her life" (204) "She returned her attention to Bishop Jakes. His voice, she decided, had a way of bringing a calm to her troubled soul" (211).Is it just me, or is anyone else bothered by the representation of it being a man who taps deep down in a person's soul, his words being what brings about change, his voice bringing calm?I am so sad that we so easily get things mixed up and worship the creation rather than the Creator. I think this is a problem both for your average-Joe christian to be tempted to elevate some to "super-christian" status and it's also a temptation for some to elevate themselves above others. It's been a problem since the very early days of the church as evidenced by Paul's letters to the Corinthians, so I suppose I shouldn't be so disheartened by it, but I am nonetheless.That's my biggest impression from reading this book and I can't recommend it (nor do I feel any inclination toward watching the string of movies of a similar name that I came across on Amazon while looking for a picture of the book to link). The woman's story is also pretty rough. I realize that one in three women have been sexually assaulted (and personally believe the truth to be higher than that) but it's not really something I enjoy reading about.
This a book that surprised me a great deal. I didn'r expect to be so enlightened as I was. It speaks to the heart of a woman, how we live, the hurts, the expectations we put on ourselves and what the Lord expects of us. The voice of the writer is direct, interesting and continually surprised me because although the writer is a man of God, but he is still a man, speaking to a womans heart. The book takes the wounds, or broken heart, or dashed expectation, or lost innocents, or whatever pain you may have been hanging onto, and helps you to effectively let go of it once and for all. It helps you to see yourself as God sees you. This book is for woman of all ages, where ever you are in your walk.
What do You think about Woman, Thou Art Loosed!: Healing The Wounds Of The Past (2005)?
Very powerful, an Eye opener for women with deep wounds.
—Joy kekae
If I could read only 3 or 4 books in my lifetime, this would be one of them, hands down!Written in an uncomplicated but heartfelt style, this book heals. It starts healing within the first few pages. You can feel the balm of Gilead spreading within you as you read. In succinct phrases, T.D. Jakes delivers the love of God the Father to the wounded and bound woman. With that love you will be loosed from whatever prison holds you captive. I doubt that there is another book written quite like this one!
—Garnetgirl
SPOILERIf you have not yet to see this moive please read the book first! This book is about a young girl (main character-Michelle) who was abused by her mother's drug addicted boyfriend. This book was a very good read and it will keep you entertained through the whole book. This book was very heartbreaking and tear drenched.
—Tanaya
