Parting the Waters by Jeanne Damoff

 I first met Jeanne Damoff about four years ago at ACFW Nashville. She probably doesn’t remember me, but I remember her. There was just something about her , funny, outgoing, easy to talk with, that made an impression. I’ve kept up with her from time to time the way busy bloggers do, so when I heard her first book was released I was thrilled and wanted to be apart of the tour, though I knew nothing about the book.

Now it’s your chance to meet Jeanne.

Jeanne Damoff has been married for 29 years to George, a biologist, poet, and musician. Their three grown children, Jacob, Grace, and Luke, are her favorite people in the world. She has degrees in social work, sociology, English, and secondary education, and has taught such varied subjects as English, Latin, art, music, and cheerleading. For eight years she taught pre-school through junior high Bible, using a curriculum she designed and wrote. Jeanne is a published writer, a professional choreographer, a musician, and a speaker. She loves to laugh and gives points to anyone who makes her laugh out loud. These points are very valuable. Everyone should strive to earn them, starting now.

Learn more about Jeanne at http://jeannedamoff.com

As if the book trailer wasn’t gripping enough. I opened the pages and learned this was a true story taken from her own life. In Jeanne’s own words “All the events unfolded as told. No kindness has been exaggerated. No heroic deed overdrawn. God took a broken boy and sent ripples in motion that spread through an entire community and beyond. On these pages I’ve attempted to honestly share out battles against fear, sel-pity, anger, and confusion awell as our glimpses into God’s goo and glorious purposes…” If that doesn’t make you want to read this book then read below for the summary.

Reading this true story about the tragedy and triumph her family went through when their fifteen year old suffered a drowning accident has me riveted. Jeanne takes you on a spiritual and emotional ride that will grab you from page one and won’t let go.

Here’s more on the story:

When a tragic drowning accident leaves fifteen-year-old Jacob in a coma, the faith of his family and community is shaken to its foundation. Medical experts used phrases such as “persistent vegetative state” and said, “Jacob will never wake up,” but Jacob’s parents knew God would have the final say.

Without sugar-coating the realities of pain and suffering, Parting the Waters presents the heart-warming, true story of what can happen when a community rallies around one wounded family. While Jacob’s parents struggle to preserve their faith and family, the prayers and innovative efforts of community members result in Jacob’s gradual awakening. Each dramatic milestone in Jacob’s recovery creates a new ripple, touching and changing many lives forever.

Told from a mother’s perspective, Parting the Waters is a poignant tale of unexpected beauty found in brokenness.

Bonus feature: a “Q & A” section that fearlessly tackles issues regarding God, His love and mercy, and His divine purposes related to suffering.

Buy  Parting the Waters on Amazon, as well as Jeanne’s website.

I haven’t had a chance to read this book through yet, but if you’re still not convinced, maybe these reviews can help:

Thanks for stopping by Jeanne Damoff’s Parting the Waters Blog Tour.