Ten months ago I met the Happiest Girl in the World!
We’d been in the same online writer’s group for some time and within this group I always noticed her joy shining through the crowd of hundreds. Attracted to the light within her I began to follow her writings where she offers hope to the hurting. As a Neurophychologist Dr. Bengtson’s doctorly advice is amazing, but it was her joy-filled countenance, positive attitude, and sheer energy that struck me most about this new friend of mine.
Where did this contagious joy come from?
When Dr. Michelle and I finally met face-to-face at the Allume writer’s conference last Fall, and she asked me to be a part of her book launch team for Hope Prevails, I was ecstatic! She was, in my mind, one of the BIG ones! A writer of substance. A writer with authority. A writer with a long list of letters coming after her name to show that she was worthy of paying heed to.
And given the opportunity to read an advanced copy of her book I would have the chance to inspect the reason for her JOY.
I’m pleased to announce that TODAY is the formal release of Dr. Michelle’s new book, Hope Prevails! This book is unique in that it offers insight from Dr. Michelle’s personal journey through depression. I was stunned to learn that this joy-filled woman once lived without hope and in the depths of despair. In her desperation she tried using the same methods she’d given her patients to overcome depression only to find that they didn’t work. This is when she began addressing the spiritual side of depression. Dr. Michelle states that if we don’t address the spiritual side , We are just applying band aids and hoping our soul gets well #HopePrevails Share on X
She also states emphatically that,
Depression does not have to become a permanent way of life #HopePrevails Share on X
This is good, GOOD news!
This book is Dr. Bengtson’s life’s work. In it she shares how God can shine the brightest light in our darkest moments so that we are not alone. As Dr. B. says, My book, Hope Prevails, shows us that nothing we face is too big for God. #HopePrevails. Share on X
This book is powerful and offers real HOPE. I wholeheartedly recommend Hope Prevails and cordially invite you to get a copy of Dr. Michelle Bengtson’s book today. If not for you, then for someone you love.
Expect to be blessed!
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Thank you for the review and recommendation. I am praying and looking forward to a similar transformation in my daughter.
In agreement with you Shelly. She will need to do the work but if she does the healing will come!
Shelly, praying that your daughter finds His help, His hope, and His healing. #HopePrevails!
I’m stand in agreement with Dr. Michelle Shelly!
Patti,
I’m heading into Town tomorrow and I’ll look for this title!
Thank you for sharing!
Fondly,
Pat
You will love it dear friend. <3
Hi Patti, I’m reading the same book. I had the privilege of participating in a writers’ group with Michelle last year. That woman is the real deal. You’re right. I’ve never met a more joyful person, and she’s been through it! Blessings to you.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Betsy. We share in our admiration of this dear woman of God.
Wow! This is quite an impressive review and recommendation Patti! It is so true that our hope is found in Jesus. I absolutely love the title of your blog. I am still going through the process of broken to beautiful in Christ’s eyes. I am blessed by His had as He transforms me into the man of God He desires. Thank you for sharing this review. I can think of a few people this book would encourage. I hope you have a wonderful week and may God richly bless you and yours in all your endeavors!
Broken to beautiful is a process as God transforms us from glory to glory! Thank you for taking the time to come by and leave a comment Horace. I hope you’ll share this book with your friends.
I I always hope that i can have possitive attitude to life and live energetically, but sometimes i can’t do it right way. Hope this book can help me. Thank you for recommendation.
Hi, Patti! Thank you for this beautiful review and recommendation. There is Hope! I’m so thankful for the Hope I have in Jesus. I pray this book gets into the hands of everyone who needs it. It is even on my to read list one we get settled after our move. Thank you for sharing with Thankful Thursdays.
Thanks for taking the time to read my review Lori. I believe you’ll get a lot from the reading of Dr. Michelle’s book. Good luck on your move!
Today is the day that hope prevails.
Those words calms my soul.
Though i walk through the valleys . i will fear no evil.
By the waters ..my heart will trust in you.
– The psalmist
It is well Patti! He will light your path and keep you strong.