About the Book…
What do you do when the skies in your life turn dark?
There are many struggles in this difficult world that can darken our skies. It may be ongoing health issues, depression/anxiety, relationship struggles, financial calamity and so much more.
Andy Laurie, MD, had seemingly the perfect life. He had a successful medical practice. He was starting a second career as a pastor. He was young and healthy. He had a beautiful, loving wife and four small children. His life could not have been better. It was nothing but blue skies.
Then, the unthinkable hit. He was struck with a devastating illness. The skies of his once-wonderful life became dark, very dark.
Dr. Laurie has been battling illness for nearly two decades. He has now courageously shared his story with you. Relying on nearly thirty years of medical practice and over twenty years in the ministry, Dr. Laurie has written prescriptions for you to find hope, strength, contentment, joy, and even victory when the struggles of life have darkened your blue skies.
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My Review…
This is the personal account of Dr. Andy Laurie, a successful radiologist and pastor. He recounts how a sudden illness darked his blue skies. He shares ten steps, which he presents as though they are prescriptions, to help readers find joy and hope during the storms of life. And to do this might require redefining victory. Using biblical principles and appropriate Scripture verses, the purpose of this book is to encourage readers and point them to God.
I am someone who has lived with chronic illness for a number of years. Many of the concepts listed in this book are not necessarily new ones, but they could be a helpful reminder to newer Christians and/or those just beginning their journey with chronic illness.
Overall, Laurie reminds readers that, while life may be different now, it can still be a good life, and it is important to keep our focus in the right place: on God.
I applaud the author for sharing his journey, and he clearly shows how chronic illness can quickly blindside a person and the roller coaster ride that is associated with getting a diagnosis. Parts of the story show both the doctor and patient angle.
Some of the steps include:
– We Need A Hope that is Real
– Prepare For the Dark Skies
– Let the Old Life Go
Each chapter ends with a “prescription,” which are key takeaways from that chapter, as well as a prayer.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy as part of the FrontGate blogger program, but I wasn’t required to leave a positive review.
About the Author…
Dr. Andy Laurie is a board-certified radiologist who received his medical degree from UC San Diego. He did his post graduate residency at the University of Arizona. He practiced emergency radiology for nearly thirty years before illness caused him to recently retire. In addition, he has been a pastor at The Bridge Christian Church in Tucson, Arizona, for nearly twenty years. For much of this time, he has courageously battled a devastating disease of the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Laurie and his wife, Cyndi, were married in 1991 after he graduated from medical school. They have four grown children and make their home in Tucson with their beloved dogs.