Shattered But Not Easily Broken by Mikel Wilson
A series of catastrophic tornadoes tear through the state of Alabama, unleashing their wrath upon several sleepy towns. The stormy winds ravage rural Sweetwater, and Ally’s life is ripped apart and forever changed.
She awakes in another town, hospitalized and injured, only to hear the devastating news that literally nothing remains of her home, or her family. Ally’s entire world is shattered. Bitter and angry, her faith broken, Ally blames God and resolves to simply give up. That is until Natalie, a kind nurse, shows her compassion and takes her in.
Ally’s tortured mind still screams for the answers only God can give, but through Natalie, Ally begins to pick up the scattered pieces of her former life and allow hope to blossom again. Just as Ally begins to soften her heart and allow God back in, tragedy strikes and Ally’s world is once again tossed about
Can Ally overcome disaster again? Or will despair drag her down into unending darkness?
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5 stars
It is a beautiful day in southern Alabama. Then it starts to rain and suddenly a tornado tears apart Ally’s world. She wakes in a hospital several counties away from her home. She is heartbroken to know that she has lost everything, including her family. A religious nurse at the hospital, Natalie, steps up to help Ally even though Ally is filled with grief and hates God. She constantly questions Natalie about how she can be so positive when she doesn’t know what Ally has lost.
Ally’s world is crushed. My heart broke for her knowing what she had lost. I understood the pain she was in but I have to commend Natalie for continuing to push her. Then when I learned more about Natalie, I was almost in tears. She is such a strong woman but it came from having her own troubles.
This story asks the reader to have faith and trust in God but not in a preachy way. I loved how it came across but I can see where some people might not like that. Personally I think that is exactly what Ally needed and clearly what made Natalie the strong person she was.
This is a touching story and one that I strongly recommend everyone read. Life can be wonderful and completely destroyed within seconds but faith is the key to continuing on with the struggle.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
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