Reviewed by: Jill Baetiong
Church: Community Christian Church, Yorkville, IL
Introduction
Title: Healing Scarred Hearts
Author: Susan Hoemke
Publisher: Brown Books Publishing Group
Publication Date: 2018
Format: print book
Length: 166 pages
OVERVIEW
Susan Hoemke chronicles her son’s drug addition and subsequent death in a very captivating and engaging manner. Some people may assume that the parents of a teen or young adult who dies from drugs could have done more. It is beyond evident from reading this book that Susan and her husband did so very, very much to try to help him fully recover.
ASSESSMENT
Rating (1 to 5)
5 stars
Suggested Audience
Especially parents and any adults wanting more of a glimpse into the world of drug abuse.
Christian Impact
Despite her son dying from drug abuse, Susan and her husband were able to hold on to their faith, especially in knowing that he is no longer suffering and is in heaven with Jesus.
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Thank you very much for this book review. God has continued to open doors of opportunity to share this story and give me strength to help others.
Susa’n Hoemke
author of Healing Scarred Hearts