Hope Heals
By Katherine Wolf & Jay Wolf
- Release Date: 2016-04-26
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
When all seems lost, where can you find hope?
Katherine and Jay Wolf married right after college and sought adventure far from home in Los Angeles, CA. As they pursued their dreams--she as a model and he as a lawyer--they planted their lives in the city and their church community. Their son, James, came along unexpectedly in the fall of 2007, and just six months later, everything changed in a moment for this young family.
On April 21, 2008, as James slept in the other room, Katherine collapsed, suffering a massive brain stem stroke without warning. Miraculously, Jay came home in time and called for help. Katherine was immediately rushed into brain surgery, though her chance of survival was slim. As the sun rose the next morning, the surgeon proclaimed that Katherine had survived the removal of part of her brain, though her future recovery was uncertain. Yet in that moment, there was a spark of hope. Through forty days on life support in the ICU and nearly two years in full-time brain rehab, that small spark of hope was fanned into flame.
Hope Heals documents Katherine and Jay's journey as they struggled to regain Katherine's quality of life and as she relearned to talk, eat, and walk. As Katherine returned home with a severely disabled body but a completely renewed purpose, she and Jay committed to celebrating this gift of a second chance by embracing life fully, even though that life looked very different than they could have ever imagined.
As you uncover Katherine and Jay's remarkable story, you'll be encouraged to:
Find lasting hope in the midst of struggleEmbrace the unexpectedWelcome God's miracles into your everyday life
In the midst of continuing hardships, both in body and mind, Katherine and Jay found what we all long to find: a hope that heals the most broken place--our souls. Let Hope Heals be your guide along the way.
Praise for Hope Heals:
"As I read this book, tears streamed from my eyes even as joy flooded my heart. Jay and Katherine are a raw yet refreshing testimony to the unshakable trustworthiness of God amidst the unimaginable trials of life. This book reminds all of us where hope can be found in a world where none of us know what the next day holds."
--David Platt, author of the New York Times bestseller Radical and president of the International Mission Board
"Hope Heals is a beautiful, true story that illustrates the love and protection God has for us even in the darkest times of our lives. Katherine and Jay's dedication to each other and the Lord through their most devastating season is inspiring. This book will help your heart believe that He sees, He knows, He cares, and He is still working miracles today!"
--Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries
Reviews
Amazing
5By i'm not disturbI’ve been through some suffering and after I heard this book like 1000 times I was changed this book tells the true story of a young couple that had dreams but they were crushed and I understand I hope really does heal Catherine is really strong thank you Catherine for inspiring me you taught me to be strong in my suffering I hope I can meet you someday it’ll be an honor thank you Catherine and Jay wolfAmazing.
5By Lorin BBKatherine and Jay, you did a stunning job of creating this book. I just heard Katherine speak two weeks ago at Oklahoma Baptist University and I instantly knew I needed to get my hands on the book and read it. Your story is beautiful and God is working so clearly in your lives. I am glad to have shared in your lives by reading a part of your story. I will remember you in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for being vulnerable in sharing this.Book that truly Honors God
5By Mariner14The story told in this book is heartbreaking and life-giving. In the physical sense, Katherine and Jay’s experiences are hard to relate to, yet the soul struggle resonates deep within me. I feel I have beheld the beauty of the Lord in reading this book.Thank you Jay and Katherine
5By SkodonnellThank you for sharing your story, bringing both tears of what is lost and tears to still hope for what can be. My body is whole but my marriage is broken, not because of an accident but because of my poor choices and failure as a husband. I have lost hope not just in my marriage but in so much of life. Every morning I wake up with such a deep sadness, but your prayer on Thanksgiving day spoke so much truth into my soul. My tragedy isn’t from an accident though, it’s from my sin, and so there are parts of your prayer I can’t embrace as true for me, but I’m trying to rewrite what God may be saying to me that I can actual believe. Thank you for giving me the hope that God may be saying something to me that I just haven’t been able to receive yet!Hope Heals
5By tuxcuddlesGreat! Inspiring!Talk about goosebumps
5By KarabdeeI have highlighted, marked, and scribbled in this book. I was touched throughout the turning of each page with goosebumps, tears, and gripping sorrow. What a testimony!! Romans 5:3-5.What perseverance and what HOPE! I recommend this book 7 times over. Now excuse me while I read it for the second time.Only God...
5By wildlyblessedOnly God moves and works through pain and suffering in such a way to provide hope and healing... not just for Jay and Katherine, but for thousands more. Their poignant story shines the spotlight on just how good and faithful God really is. Thank you, Jay and Katherine, for the beautiful way you have lived out 1 Peter 4:10... faithfully administering God's give through the sharing of your story.Hope Heals
5By 329rcajTouching and inspirational from both Katherine and Jay's perspectives. It brought tears and goosebumps and challenged me to not only be a more compassionate Christian, but a better, more loving husband as well.Hope Heals - Awesome!
5By Anita R -TampaThis book is very inspirational! I was not disappointed at all. I am going through my own health issues and found so much hope in the words of this couple! I cannot wait to share the book with friends.Hope does Heal
5By Austenite Numba 1This books speaks beautiful life truths learned through suffering. It echoes lessons I have learned in this past year of grief. A great read.
