Official Review: Push Past Pain by Teressa Baize
Posted: 29 May 2020, 12:18
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Push Past Pain" by Teressa Baize.]
Pain is not always of a physical nature; there are many different types of pain we go through in addition to the physical. In her book Push Past Pain: To the Blessing on the Other Side, Teressa Baize tells her personal story of how she learned to push past many different types of pain in her life, and how the blessings she has received due to the pain she has suffered far outweigh anything she went through.
Baize was a shy teenager with low self-esteem."Never feeling good enough" caused her to develop OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) early in life. She started college but dropped out; got pregnant at nineteen; went through a divorce, battled depression, and much more. When she reached her "dark place," Baize planned to commit suicide. She had the pills in her hand when she looked in the mirror and told herself, "you are better than this." When she was in labor with her first child and was "a little loud and animated," a nurse came into her room and said, "Making all that noise doesn't make the pain any less." Those words had a significant impact on Baize; she never forgot them. She realized, through the experience of birth, that if you push through the pain, there is a blessing on the other side. The same sentiment can apply to any painful situation. Baize concluded, "Life is up and down, and it will continue to be that way. What had to change was how I handled the roller coaster that is life."
The book is basically in two parts where the author discusses different types of pain in the first part, such as the pain of shame, failure, disappointment, death, and regret, to name a few. The second part discusses different types of blessings, such as the blessings of happiness, friendships, perseverance, love, prayer, and many more. Baize's writing style is natural and conversational. Her personality and wit shine through in her narrative, creating a delightful diversion from the seriousness of the things she endured. She has added some scripture from the Bible and tells how God has helped her overcome her painful situations.
What I liked most was the conversational flow of the narrative. I felt like I knew the author personally by the time I finished the book. Although it is short, just 61 pages, and easily read in one sitting, there are a lot of inspiring messages within the pages of this book if the reader chooses to embrace them. I recommend this book to all readers. Everyone, young and old, can find something that applies to them and can be inspired to make changes in their lives. And besides, you will love the ending of the book!
I can't think of anything I disliked about this book. The editing was exceptional; I found only two misspelled words. I barely caught the errors as I was so engrossed in reading the book. Because of the natural, conversational style of writing, the occasional wit, and the exceptional editing, it is with pleasure that I rate Push Past Pain: To the Blessing on the Other Side by Teressa Baize 4 out of 4 stars.
Let me leave you with these words of wisdom from Teressa Baize: "I've come to realize that in life, you are either going into a storm or coming out of one. Storms are inevitable. They are just a part of life. The important thing is how we handle them."
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Push Past Pain
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Pain is not always of a physical nature; there are many different types of pain we go through in addition to the physical. In her book Push Past Pain: To the Blessing on the Other Side, Teressa Baize tells her personal story of how she learned to push past many different types of pain in her life, and how the blessings she has received due to the pain she has suffered far outweigh anything she went through.
Baize was a shy teenager with low self-esteem."Never feeling good enough" caused her to develop OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) early in life. She started college but dropped out; got pregnant at nineteen; went through a divorce, battled depression, and much more. When she reached her "dark place," Baize planned to commit suicide. She had the pills in her hand when she looked in the mirror and told herself, "you are better than this." When she was in labor with her first child and was "a little loud and animated," a nurse came into her room and said, "Making all that noise doesn't make the pain any less." Those words had a significant impact on Baize; she never forgot them. She realized, through the experience of birth, that if you push through the pain, there is a blessing on the other side. The same sentiment can apply to any painful situation. Baize concluded, "Life is up and down, and it will continue to be that way. What had to change was how I handled the roller coaster that is life."
The book is basically in two parts where the author discusses different types of pain in the first part, such as the pain of shame, failure, disappointment, death, and regret, to name a few. The second part discusses different types of blessings, such as the blessings of happiness, friendships, perseverance, love, prayer, and many more. Baize's writing style is natural and conversational. Her personality and wit shine through in her narrative, creating a delightful diversion from the seriousness of the things she endured. She has added some scripture from the Bible and tells how God has helped her overcome her painful situations.
What I liked most was the conversational flow of the narrative. I felt like I knew the author personally by the time I finished the book. Although it is short, just 61 pages, and easily read in one sitting, there are a lot of inspiring messages within the pages of this book if the reader chooses to embrace them. I recommend this book to all readers. Everyone, young and old, can find something that applies to them and can be inspired to make changes in their lives. And besides, you will love the ending of the book!
I can't think of anything I disliked about this book. The editing was exceptional; I found only two misspelled words. I barely caught the errors as I was so engrossed in reading the book. Because of the natural, conversational style of writing, the occasional wit, and the exceptional editing, it is with pleasure that I rate Push Past Pain: To the Blessing on the Other Side by Teressa Baize 4 out of 4 stars.
Let me leave you with these words of wisdom from Teressa Baize: "I've come to realize that in life, you are either going into a storm or coming out of one. Storms are inevitable. They are just a part of life. The important thing is how we handle them."
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Push Past Pain
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
