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When Michael Kelley’s son Joshua was diagnosed with leukemia, his situation was so critical that chemo began that very day. Wednesdays were Pretty Normal: A Boy, Cancer, and God chronicles the prognosis, the treatment, and the pain of watching a two-year-old boy battle and ultimately beat the disease–but mostly, this book is about what God taught Michael through the trials.
I love how Michael is so honest about how God used his little son to heal him in ways he didn’t even know he needed to be healed. While some friends stuck around and some drifted away, God saw him through every step of the way, taking him on a spiritual journey that taught him more about Himself than he could have ever imagined.
Wednesdays were Pretty Normal: A Boy, Cancer, and God is a tear-jerker, but it is so worth the read. I picked up the book thinking that it was going to be about Joshua, and it sort of was, but really, the focus was on what Michael was going through. Despite the heavy subject matter, I found this book to be spiritually refreshing. Michael’s intense soul-searching gave him an interesting perspective on several of the most beloved Scripture passages. It definitely made me think outside the box. Anyone who is dealing with any sort of loss, doubt, or woundedness will find great comfort in Michael’s honest telling of his personal story. You can connect with a community of others who are journeying through cancer, as well as share your own cancer story at the Wednesdays were Pretty Normal Interactive Facebook page HERE, plus get a FREE download of chapter one.
Today only, I’m inviting you to enter for the chance to win one copy of Michael Kelley’s boo
k, Wednesdays were Pretty Normal: A Boy, Cancer, and God that I have to give away. See all the details below.
And in case you don’t win, please order Michael’s book,Wednesdays were Pretty Normal: A Boy, Cancer, and God. Remember, you can get FREE shipping when you order through Amazon Prime or Amazon Mom!
COUPON ALERT: In the March Issue of HomeLife, you’ll find a coupon for Wednesdays were Pretty Normal: A Boy, Cancer, and God.
FAITHFUL PROVISIONS GIVEAWAY DETAILS
Broadman & Holman is offering one copy of Michael Kelley’s new book, Wednesdays were Pretty Normal: A Boy, Cancer, and God, to one randomly selected winner. The winner will be announced on Friday, March 2, 2012.
Faithful Provisions Giveaway Disclosure: Broadman & Holmansponsored this giveaway and post. The opinions and book review are all mine. For more information about Faithful Provisions, please read my Disclosure Policy.
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HOW TO ENTER….
*One entry per person per method of entry per day. Be sure to enter a separate comment for each method of entry (one comment for Facebook, one comment for Twitter, etc.). This way you have a higher chance of winning.
**4 Entries per Person per Day
1. COMMENT: Leave a comment telling me why you would love a copy of Wednesdays were Pretty Normal: A Boy, Cancer, and God.
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3. TWITTER: Follow Faithful Provisions and Michael Kelley on Twitter.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS TODAY, MARCH 1st, 2012 AT 11:59 pm CST. The winner will be drawn using Random.org. The winners will be notified via email and the name will be posted on Friday, MARCH 2nd, 2012.
Photo Credit: Melanie McGaughey
I would love to read this book. I have been going thru some things in my life that have happened to me personally. I have seen God in things that have happened to me. I would love to read about his journey.
I am new to reading for pleasure. I only read certain types of books. This seems like a great read and very inspirational.
I would love to read this book.
My husband had leukemia just after we were married 16 years ago. We were 25 years old. I feel like my husband’s story is so inspiring. I would love to read about his man’s journey with his son.
We lost a child and this book would be a blessing.
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I wouldlove this book. I have been wanting to read it since I heard about its release several months ago at the dot mom conference. I work wtih children who have cancer and I think reading the perspective of a parent would only help me as I continue to help children battleing the disease within the hospital setting. Pick me!
Would like to read this! Love true stories.
It seems like a wonderfully inspirational book that I would love to read and then ‘share-the-wealth’ by passing it onto others after I read it.
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I lost my dad to cancer 4 years ago. Through this process, God drew me closer than I ever thought possible. I couldn’t even imagine watching one of my children go through cancer. I’m adding this book to my “to read” list.
A book on family, healing and God. I would look forward to learning from this family.
I would like to win this book so I can give it to a friend who has a kid with a congenital heart defect.
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I would really like to read this book. I have a friend who is dealing with cancer now, would like to share it with his wife.
I would love to win this book in order to read it and to share it with my friends as well.
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I love inspirational books! This sounds like a great story!!
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I like to read and this looks like a good book.
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I would love to read this book because everyone that has cancer or has survived caner is different. =) I would love to read his book. =)
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I “Like” Faithful Provisions on FB. I also am Friends with Michael Kelley on FB.
I Follow Faithful Provisions on Twitter and Michael Kelly.
It seems like we all have difficult times in which friends seem to drift in and out and reminders that God is faithful are always welcome and encouraging. Thanks for letting us know about the book!
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I also get your newsletter.
Kelly, I’d love to have this book myself so that I could grow closer to the Lord but if I won, I would pass it to a friend who is faced with her child’s very serious illness.
God bless you, your family and your ministry.
This sounds like a wonderful book, just the kind I really enjoy reading.
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I love books like this that remind you that God is always in control.
I would love to read this since my daughter was 18 months when she was diagnosed with leukemia. She relasped 2 1/2 years into treatment and had to complete 3 more years of chemo and two years of maintence. She will graduate college May 5th. Yes prayers are answered.
I think this book would be inspirational.
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I would love to read this book. Unfortunately, so many stories like this do not have a happy ending. This one does.
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I heard Michael Kelley speak this summer & have anticipated the release of this book since then. After hearing pieces of his story, I look forward to reading his full account – especially knowing what it’s like to have your “normal” shattered.
Just signed up for the newsletter I would love to win this book for a friend whos child has cancer. It would be a great gift for them.
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Would love to be inspired!
I would love to read this with my children.
I would love to win this to give to parents that their almost 2 year old is fighting today.
I already follow you on facebook…wouldn’t miss it!
I receive your email and read it in the evenings…luv your in-put!
I would love to win a copy of this book…we lost a child and I think it would be interesting to read this man’s experiences and viewpoints.
I have a friend that is going through Lukemia now. He is an adult but has 3 kids and maybe this book would be a nice read for them as a family, to encourage them all.