Review of Purpose in the pain

Okafor Prosper · Post by **Okafor Prosper** » 21 Jan 2022, 00:07

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Purpose in the pain" by Consuello Hodges.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Are you struggling with emotional pain due to the loss of a loved one, a broken heart, or failure? The reality of life is that we have or will all experience pain and suffering at some point in our lives. When this happens, it is only natural for us to seek ways to alleviate our pain. Nevertheless, how we can effectively do this is not entirely clear. In Purpose in the Pain, Consuello Hodges insists that pain is a valuable resource that we should not avoid. Instead, we should use it not only to find the root cause of our problems but also to guide us on the right path. Purpose in the Pain is an inspirational self-help book that aims to guide readers out of the dark path that pain has put them in and help them to live a more fulfilled, pain-free life.

The author channels his story of loss and heartbreak, as we see how losing his mother to lupus at the age of thirteen affects him negatively. Introducing readers to this dark aspect of his life will help them understand that they are not suffering pain alone. I could particularly relate to how he distanced himself from his loved ones, the anxiety and insecurities he suffered, and how he questioned other people's happiness due to the pain he felt.

The author's story also shows us the most important thing when dealing with pain: faith in God. Consuello Hodges speaks to us in an understanding and compassionate tone, as he knows firsthand that rebelling against God can be one of the wrong ways we deal with pain. Personally, I have gone down this route before, especially after the loss of my grandfather when I consistently blamed God and questioned why bad things happen to good people, causing me to pull further away. However, there are positives to find in these kinds of situations, and the author has pointed them out clearly in this book.

Furthermore, the author's lessons on healing from pain can be divided into confronting your pain, showing yourself empathy and compassion, forgiving yourself and others, releasing the blame, and finding meaning, and these are extracted and summarized from his story

Another significant aspect of the book I enjoyed was the author highlighting the importance of love and community, alongside faith, in healing from pain. In this regard, he was very appreciative of the people that he learned from, as they helped him to mature. It reinforced my belief that there are people who want to help you in painful situations, and you should let them in and not isolate yourself.

The book is also professionally edited, as I found just three errors in this concise read. At the end of the book, I felt more confident in confronting my pain and did not find any aspect of the book I did not enjoy. Therefore, I rate this guide four out of four stars. Readers who are enduring emotional pain due to any reason will benefit from reading this book.

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Aisha Yakub · Post by **Aisha Yakub** » 22 Jan 2022, 14:13

I've always believed that we should learn to live with till we outgrow pain, and all we have are beautiful lessons. This is inspiring. Thank you.

Amiczy Heaven · Post by **Amiczy Heaven** » 22 Jan 2022, 16:11

Thanks for your review. I need to read this book, it is exactly what I need now.

zefry zefry · Post by **zefry zefry** » 22 Jan 2022, 23:46

I believe in miracle..what i mean miracle of love...love can heal our soul when we feel the pain in my live...love the pain and peace with pain..everything gonna be alright.

IZABAYO Cedrick · Post by **IZABAYO Cedrick** » 24 Jan 2022, 07:01

Painful moment exist for everyone human being. It's a normal process.
Failing forward is better because our failures or pain are the best teacher.

Jydel · Post by **Jydel** » 24 Jan 2022, 08:22

It is true that everyone has a date with pain. If you've not experienced it, you are on your way. The review is captivating and I feel this a book I want to read.

Beatrice Ochieng · Post by **Beatrice Ochieng** » 26 Jan 2022, 04:45

Thank you for this timely review, I lost my dad some months ago and it has been difficult processing the pain and loss, I will definitely add this to my shelf.