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If you are currently praying to die or have ever prayed “God please take me away from this world.” Or thought “why won’t God kill me,” “I wanna die” or “I don’t want to live anymore God,” know you are not alone. In fact, author Sarah J. Robinson recently published a book where she shares her personal journey with severe mental illness that includes suicidal thoughts. I Love Jesus, But I want to Die explores the question “What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts?”
As a Christian therapist who has walked with other Christians who battle depression and suicidal thoughts, I am so excited the have a resource to recommend to clients so they can know that they are not alone. In addition, to helping other Christians who are struggling with depression and suicidal ideation, I highly recommend this book for those who are supporting them.
I decided to review the audio copy of this book and from the first few minutes, it felt like I was having a chat over tea with a friend and not listening to a mental health book or memoir.
Sarah gently shares her experience with mental illness with the reader, including the fact that she first tried to kill herself eight months after she became a born-again Christian (talking about, dispelling the myth that a relationship with Christ make you immune to mental illness).
Pin ItWhile reading this book, the reader will learn:
- Why Depression does not define anyone and how to find peace while battling depression.
- How to break free from the shame and stigma of depression, suicidal thoughts, and mental illness.
- How to get the help they need or support a loved one in seeking help.
- How to reconnect with a God who refuses to leave and partner with him in your own healing.
Throughout the I Love Jesus, But I want to Die, Sarah points out pitfalls that people may experience when they battle mental illness so the reader can avoid those same pitfalls. She also gently offers advice and encouragement as only someone with the same lived experience can. I love the fact that Sarah is sensitive to the needs of the reader and identifies parts of the book that may be triggering, which allows the reader the ability to decide whether to engage with those specific passages.
Feedback from Readers about “I Love Jesus But I want To Die”
“I Love Jesus, But I want To Die” by Sarah J. Robinson has an excellent 4.7 out of 5 star rating on Amazon. There are 300 reviews listed at the time of writing. This alone shows that the book is worth a read.
Some of the praise for this book include:
- “The pages are full of grace, vulnerability, and validation for both fellow sufferers and those who love them.” ~ Amazon reviewer
- “This book is a beautiful heart-break, a necessary look at the hard stuff we’d rather avoid talking about, and one we need now more than ever. For those struggling for a reason to keep going, and for those who love them: this is a must-read.” ~ Jeff Goins, Author & Speaker
- “Sarah is gentle, honest and thorough in her culmination of personal experience and research on mental illness. She offers grace to those who didn't understand what she was going through while sharing a plethora of tangible tools on how to walk through depression personally or alongside a loved one or friend who's struggling.” ~ Amazon reviewer
About The Author Sarah J. Robinson
Sarah J. Robinson stated “I know what it’s like to wrestle with the darkness. When I met Jesus, I didn’t know the ache in my chest was depression or the rattle in my bones was anxiety.” As a result, she once once believed her lifelong battle with depression made her a bad Christian. Now she’s an author and speaker who helps others discover that mental illness doesn’t disqualify them from living rich, beautiful lives in Christ. Drawing from a decade of ministry experience and the mental health field, Sarah helps readers fight for wholeness and cultivate joy. She lives in Nashville with her husband. You can learn more about Sarah by visiting her website: https://www.beautifulbetween.com/
About the Reviewer:
Corine Williams, Ph.D. is Clinical Psychologist that is currently seeing clients in the States of Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. You can find out more about her practice by visiting
www.therapyforchristians.com/corinewilliams. In addition to providing individual therapy, Dr. Williams is also passionate about writing books and designing merchandise that educate, uplift, and normalize mental health subject in the Christian community. You can find out more about her at www.booksbycorine.com or by visiting her amazon profile here: https://www.amazon.com/Corine-Hyman/e/B00AWZ5FL2
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