Pain and Perseverance-A testimony of life's lessons
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How would you react if your life did not go as you planned? Would you give up and label yourself as a failure? Or would you use your inner strength to let God guide you out of a tough situation? The latter is what the author of this book had to do. As the daughter of two college educated African American parents, she grew up in a middle class home. She was labeled as gifted at an early age, so the idea of failure never crossed her mind. She was accustomed to being provided for and had never really struggled in life. As a young adult she expected to have a great medical career, marry a successful man, have cute children, and live happily ever after. However, that did not happen. Over a course of eight years, she was faced with one trial after another. She realized that obtaining her dream of being a doctor was much harder than she expected. There was a serious health scare that threatened her quality of life and mortality. She barely escaped being a victim of Hurricane Katrina. Her heart was broken by a failed marriage plagued with deception. Each trial brought pain and despair into her life. However, she never gave up. Every time something bad happened, she fought to regain control of her life. She also realized that she wasn’t alone in the fight. God was right by her side and giving her guidance. During this long journey, the author developed a closer relationship with God and more self awareness. This story is a testimony of how the strength of human nature, combined with the faithfulness of God, gives a person the ability to persevere despite the odds.
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Have you been deathly ill? Did you make a decision that caused discord in your family? Has your lifetime dream ever been threatened? Are you contemplating a divorce? Have you experienced self doubt and anxiety? Has someone you love been dishonest with you and emotionally abusive? Have the decisions you made in life affected your children? Are you a professional woman who has been used financially by a mate? Do you suffer with adult Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Did you ever have to start your life all over? Have you ever heard God’s voice, but could not recognize it? Dr. Elise Wilfred has experienced all of those things. In this compelling story of faith and determination, she gives her testimony of the life lessons that brought her closer to God. Dr. Wilfred uses her personal experiences and medical knowledge to offer unique insights into issues that many people can relate to. This is a self help book that can serve as a template for anyone experiencing similar obstacles in life. There are bible verses and other information that can be applied to each situation.
About the Author
Dr. Elise Wilfred is the pen name of the author of this book. Since this is an unauthorized autobiography, she decided to use a pen name to protect the privacy of the characters in the book. She is a board certified physician, who practices medicine in a small town. She is also a mother,sister,daughter, and friend. She enjoys giving lectures in her community on health related topics.She has done numerous television interviews, as well as written articles for the local newspaper. Her goals in life include helping and educating people.