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I found "Hidden Thorns" exceptional reading. To tell your personal life story takes a lot of courage and determination, because people can be cruel at times, once you have opened yourself up for all the world to see. I loved the story because Marie-Rose was not only telling of what had happened to her daughter Michelle, but was also going back in time relating the experience which had led to those events, going into great detail about the subject at hand and how Stephen and God helped her through the nightmare of losing her daughter. I read the book two chapters at a time in the morning, slowly at first but by the time I reached half way into the book, I could not stop reading until I had finished it.
It would be great to see a movie made out of "Hidden Thorns" and I hope God, in his wisdom, will see to that. I recommend this book to anybody who has experienced personal loss of a family member or friend, as I believe it will help them know that there is a God who cares...
Andre' G
Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hidden Thorns is a profound and sincere story. It is a true story. Hidden Thorns is the autobiography of Marie-Rose Fox, told through a loving but broken heart.
Marie-Rose’s story is so unfathomably sad and horrific that I found myself asking ‘what now dear Lord? How much more devastation and tragedy can this sweet lady handle?’
As difficult as it was to read, I found myself unable to put the book down. We all lose people we love; some go with a great deal of trauma. To this, I can relate. But to lose your only daughter by foul play in such a cruel, hateful manner is incomprehensible. How does one recover from this type of trauma? How does one find it within their heart to forgive?
Marie-Rose’s story is undeniably authentic. You are inspired by her openness and honesty throughout. Forgiveness didn’t come easily – it never does. As Christians, we are asked to forgive and eventually forget. Marie-Rose’s story is a powerful testament to the strong Christian love that brings about forgiveness. Her story is also one of immense courage. Marie-Rose shares the inner workings of her heart and soul, showing her ability to transcen‘And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.’ ~ Ephesians 4:32 NKJVAfter reading this heartbreaking but beautiful book I felt inspired and filled with hope. Hope that others of us would find the strength to forgive those who have wronged us. Forgiving isn’t easy but it isn’t impossible, in fact forgiving is necessary for our own peace of mind and salvation. Forgetting, however, is almost humanly impossible. So, we are to remember that nothing is impossible for God.‘For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.’ ~ Matthew 6:14-15 NKJVI would recommend this dear book to everyone, but especially those who have suffered unspeakable trauma. With God’s grace may we be healed.d beyond the pain and anger, and transform her emotions to Christian love and forgiveness.
‘And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.’ ~ Ephesians 4:32 NKJV
After reading this heartbreaking but beautiful book I felt inspired and filled with hope. Hope that others of us would find the strength to forgive those who have wronged us. Forgiving isn’t easy but it isn’t impossible, in fact forgiving is necessary for our own peace of mind and salvation. Forgetting, however, is almost humanly impossible. So, we are to remember that nothing is impossible for God.
‘For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.’ ~ Matthew 6:14-15 NKJV
I would recommend this dear book to everyone, but especially those who have suffered unspeakable trauma. With God’s grace may we be healed.
J-A Griffiths, Writer/Editor
Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐