Life, in Spite of Me

Extraordinary Hope After a Fatal Choice

Kristen Jane Anderson, Tricia Goyer

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Multnomah Press
15 June 2011

Christian life & practice; Personal Christian testimony & inspirational works

Kristen Jane Anderson's true account of attempted suicide and its aftermath, Life, In Spite of Me is for any teen, young adult, or parent seeking hope and help for depression, suicidal tendencies, or living with physical limitations.

She wanted to die. God had other plans.

Overwhelmed by wave after wave of emotional trauma, Kristen Anderson no longer wanted to live. One January night, determined to end her pain once and for all, the seventeen-year-old lay across train tracks not far from her home and waited to die.

Instead of peace, she found herself immersed in a whole new nightmare.

Before the engineer could bring the train to a stop, thirty-three freight cars passed over her at fifty-five miles per hour. After the train stopped and Kristen realized she was still alive, she looked around-and saw her legs ten feet away.

Surviving her suicide attempt but losing her legs launched Kristen into an even deeper battle with depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as unrelenting physical pain-all from the seat of a wheelchair. But in the midst of her darkest days, Kristen discovered the way to real life and a purpose for living.

For anyone struggling to find the strength to go on, the message of this heart-wrenching yet hope-building book is a clear and extraordinary reminder that even when we give up on life, God doesn't give up on us.

Includes notes of encouragement from Kristen and resources for suicide prevention.

By: Kristen Jane Anderson
With: Tricia Goyer
Imprint: Multnomah Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 170g
ISBN: 9781601423825
ISBN 10: 1601423829
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 15 June 2011
Recommended Age: From 14 to 17 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kristen Jane Anderson has been featured on Oprah and is a popular speaker at colleges, women's and youth events, churches, and suicide prevention outreaches. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute and the founder of Reaching You Ministries, Kristen seeks to help those who are hurting, hopeless, lost, suicidal, or depressed. Tricia Goyeris the author of three hundred articles for national periodicals, as well as many novels and several nonfiction books, includingBlue Like Play Dough.

Reviews for Life, in Spite of Me: Extraordinary Hope After a Fatal Choice

Life, In Spite of Me is a remarkable story of life beyond despair and hope that triumphs over tragedy. --Louie Giglio, pastor, Passion City Church/The Passion Movement Suicide is a liar and a thief. It promises peace to those who are escaping but delivers unimaginable pain and rejection to those left behind. Kristen Jane Anderson's riveting story unmasks the thief and gives hope a face. --Dr. Dennis Rainey, president, FamilyLife Ministries When I first met Kristen, I was overwhelmed with her smile, and then I saw her wheelchair. It was a defining moment for me. I had not heard her story or why she'd ended up at Moody. But it was her smile--and it is still her smile--that dismantles me. Kristen has something. It is something otherworldly. She had every reason to die, but now she has every reason to live. I hope you'll read her story, see her smile, and know why she lives. --Michael Easley, former president, Moody Bible Institute From t