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It's hard not to feel overwhelmed when you're going through a protracted illness. The feelings in suffering can lead you to ask,

"Why, Lord, am I going through this crisis that has me battling low self-esteem due to my debilitating disease?"

"Why am I wrestling with loneliness? It seems no…

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1 author picked Why Me Lord? as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this book because it was written from a man's perspective of chronic illness, showing me what it looks like from the eyes of a man, husband, and father.

As I read through the pages, I felt his heart, faith, and emotions throughout every chapter. I enjoyed learning how he shared his faith with other patients, medical staff, and his social media following during his long-term stay at the hospital. I was left feeling inspired to continue to share my faith and encouragement with others.

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