Date:                         4/4/11         

Title:                          Behind the Closet Door: Christ’s Rescue From Abuse

Author:                     Sharon C. Jenkins             

ISBN 13:                   978-09802214-5-9

Pages:                       212    

Publisher:                Tab Publications

Cover:                       Electronic ARC

Reviewer:                Reviewer:              Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant – Literary Wonders!  

Rating:                      4 Stars

April is National Child Abuse Month and Behind the Closet Door: Christ’s Rescue from Abuse by author Sharon C. Jenkins is right on time. Behind the Closet Door is a tool to aid in the healing process for those who have suffered abuse.

Ms. Jenkins uses various stories from various characters as they describe their tales of abuse and fear. She conveniently backs each chapter with biblical scripture and space to journal.  It has been said and proven that writing things down, in the form of journaling, has helped many heal. The author’s attempt at cleverness is successful. While reading a book such as this, many never make it to retrieve that pen or pad. With this book, they the space is provided for them.

Each story will touch you as each character describes some of their darkest hours, especially Sharon. The author uses biblical and spiritual annotation to help soothe the hurt and shows examples of how God didn’t make any mistakes when he made you. Each experience that we go through is part of our make-up and is part of God’s unique plan for us.

If you are, or know someone that is, being abused, look to God for guidance and comfort. He is the only one that can see you through.

If you know of a child that is being abused, please contact your local authorities and or your local child abuse hotline.