Murder. Could there be a more chilling word? Could it be any more horrible than to have a loved one killed, brutally and heartlessly, without obvious reason or motive? When Liz Peterson’s elderly mother is found viciously beaten to death in her home, Liz and her husband, Charles, along with their grown son, John, and teenage daughter, Sarah, are horrified beyond words. Their previously predictable, respectable lives seem to have vanished without a trace, as they struggle to make sense of a senseless act.
And then a second blow—more devastating, if possible, than the first—rocks them to their core. John is arrested for his grandmother’s murder. As what’s left of the Peterson family begins to crumble under the weight of loss and accusation, the Petersons’ longstanding Christian faith is put to the test in a way they could never have imagined, and unconditional love is stretched to its limits. Can God’s grace reach even to the deepest agony of the soul and bring healing to a family torn apart by murder and betrayal?
"My Son, John is a powerful and compelling story about love, mercy, and the undeserved gift of grace. A horrific crime almost tears the Peterson family apart yet in the midst of their pain and sorrow, they discover how to both forgive and be forgiven. You’ll never forget this book!" —Melanie Dobson, author of The Black Cloister and Together for Good
“My Son, John is the deeply moving story of one motherʼs unswerving love for her son, and her journey to faith during incredibly difficult circumstances. Kathi Maciasʼs vivid writing draws the reader into Lizʼs life, and that isnʼt always easy because we feel her pain. But the message of forgiveness and love is powerful, and you wonʼt be sorry you journeyed with Liz to the glorious resolution.” —Virginia Smith, author of Just As I Am and Sincerely, Mayla
I had not gotten very far into this story when I realized this was going to be a roller-coaster ride for me—emotions were even then rising to the surface and I knew they would have to be dealt with sometime during the course of this book. I sensed that, somewhere along the journey, I would discover some healing for my own heart—and I was not disappointed. The process of healing is not an easy one, but is well worth the ride for those who stay on board. In My Son John, Kathi Macias leads the way and encourages you to follow. What a godly writer! What a powerful story!" —Lynda Allison Doty, author of Help Me Heal and Lord, Why am I Crying?
"My Son John is a breathtaking tapestry of emotions. Shaken faith, devastated hearts, shock, grief, doubt, the pain of forgiving and freedom found in unconditional love are all masterfully woven together. This amazing story of a family's world turned upside down is a must-read for everyone who has touched or come near the world of those incarcerated. No, this is a must-read for anyone who's had anything unthinkable hit their home! This book can bring hope to the hundreds of thousands of unfortunate families who are living similar stories. It will also stand as a translator to things not understood by those who haven't had the opportunity to look deeper inside the inmate or their loved one's struggles." —Deanna Allen, National Director, Daughters of Destiny, a Ministry of Impact for Life
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