Lance Hahn
has panic attacks. Sometimes they happen when he’s giving a sermon at his
church. That doesn’t stop him. This amazing little book is the story of how he
handles living with anxiety and the amazing hope that he brings to that story. As
the mother of children who have suffered from anxiety and panic attacks I have
often wondered at the lack of support and understanding that I found first in
myself and then in the church at large. This book bridges the gap between real people
and common Christian ideology about emotional disorders.
He explores
topics such as the pros and cons of medication, how lifestyle changes can help,
and how he handles his personal nightmare. There is a fair amount of wisdom
from the Bible too, although he manages to bring this to the table without any
pat answers or oversimplification. I am amazed at his resiliency, humanity and
his compassion for others who deal with panic and anxiety.
This is a
book for those who suffer, and for those who have loved ones who suffer.
I have been given a free copy of
this book from Bethany House in return for my honest opinion.
