The Familiar Stranger

By Christina Berry

Description:

Craig Littleton's decision to end his marriage would shock his wife, Denise ... if she knew what he was up to. When an accident lands Craig in the ICU, with fuzzy memories of his own life and plans, Denise rushes to his side, ready to care for him.

They embark on a quest to help Craig remember who he is and, in the process, discover dark secrets. What will she do when she realizes he's not the man she thought he was? Is this trauma a blessing in disguise, a chance for a fresh start? Or will his secrets destroy the life they built together?

Book Takeaway:

If reading The Familiar Stranger makes even one man or woman be more honest with his or her spouse or delve into trust issues in a healthy way, I’ll consider it a success. Maybe there’s a hurting heart that can find a new path to forgiveness because of the story.

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Why the author wrote this book:

Though the plot of The Familiar Stranger came from news stories, I’d been looking for a fictional vehicle to express the lessons I’d learned regarding forgiveness in my own marriage. I knew no one was interested in reading my particular story, but I still felt God had given me something to say. My husband and I worked through a major issue and found a vibrant, completely renewed marriage on the other side.

However, six years later, that same issue broke our bond. The changes in my life did nothing but solidify what I hope to be the theme of the book and my life: Live Transparently—Forgive Extravagantly.