'The child of a raped housekeeper who
was deaf, mute, and poor, Jerry Smith had trouble before he even
started. Does God Give Us More Than We Can Bear? takes readers
through disappointments and failures as Jerry does his best to battle
overwhelming odds with a deck seemingly stacked against him. Did God
give Jerry more than he could bear? As an aging Jerry ponders this
very question, he is diagnosed with an untreatable and terminal lung
disease. With nowhere left to turn and a deadline with fate, God then
reveals his plan for Jerry's life. Now, cured of his previously
incurable disease but still suffering the damage caused, Jerry has
been given new direction and shares with readers his struggles,
stories and wisdom. In these recollections, he reveals hope, a light
for the darkest days, years, and even decades. Jerry's story is the
perfect example of how God will use anything for good, even when it
seems most unlikely. He now lives to share his story, the hope he
has, and how the lessons learned can change lives.'
This little package
of a book is an easy to read account of one mans journey to answer
his question Does God Give Us More Than We Can Bear? This
journey has lead to Jerry Smith being able to awake each
morning saying “ Wow! Its great to be alive.”
As one who does not
find themselves using the word God in their vocabulary on a regular
basis I first read the title of this book and wonder if the religious
connotation may mean that the contents were based on ones religious
views. I hesitantly began reading and found that I was soon wrong.
This book is suitable for all regardless of beliefs or culture.
What would you do
if you were diagnosed with lung cancer and told you had a life
expectancy of 6 months to 2 years? Once the shock, anger, rage and
fear wore off would you accept your fate or seek all treatment
possible hoping for a better outcome? The later is exactly what Jerry
Smith did and today he lives to tell the story of his life,
instilling hope and empowerment into others.
As I read I
realised that no matter what upbringing we have and no matter where
we come from we can rise above our hardships and misfortunes and
follow our dreams and happiness. It is often in hard times that we
stop and reassess our life and outlook. When given his 'sentence of
death' this was exactly what Jerry Smith did. When he looked back on
his life he realised that he never really had a sense of purpose. He
states that since writing this book his life has been a continued
journey in which he explores new paths daily.
Does God Give Us
More Than We Can Bear? by Jerry Smith is easy to read and, being
smaller than the normal paperback, fits snuggly into the handbag or
briefcase for reading at any location. It is not just a book but a
book with a message that one man needed to tell and, being in its
second edition, many needed to hear.
ISBN:
978-1-6346-596-7
Available online
at:www.tatepublishing.com
Jerry Smith can be
found at: www.jerrysmith.org
Review: Jennifer Deaves
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