Walking Through Fire, Vaneetha Rendall Risner
Walking Through Fire, Vaneetha Rendall Risner
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Walking Through Fire
A Memoir of Loss and Redemption

Author: Vaneetha Rendall Risner, Ann Voskamp

Narrator: Vaneetha Rendall Risner, Cristen Paige

Unabridged: 7 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 01/19/2021

Synopsis

The astonishing, Job-like story of how an existence filled with loss, suffering, questioning, and anger became a life filled with shocking and incomprehensible peace and joy.Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, was misdiagnosed, and lived with widespread paralysis. She lived in and out of the hospital for ten years and, after each stay, would return to a life filled with bullying. When she became a Christian, though, she thought things would get easier, and they did: carefree college days, a dream job in Boston, and an MBA from Stanford where she met and married a classmate.But life unraveled. Again. She had four miscarriages. Her son died because of a doctor's mistake. And Vaneetha was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, meaning she would likely become a quadriplegic. And then her husband betrayed her and moved out, leaving her to raise two adolescent daughters alone. This was not the abundant life she thought God had promised her. But, as Vaneetha discovered, everything she experienced was designed to draw her closer to Christ as she discovered "that intimacy with God in suffering can be breathtakingly beautiful."

About Vaneetha Rendall Risner

Vaneetha Risner is a writer and speaker who is passionate about helping people find hope in the midst of suffering. Part of her story is losing her infant son, which was the inspiration for the hit song "Held," recorded by Natalie Grant. She is also the author of The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering. Before she started writing, Vaneetha had a career in business and received her BS from University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce and her MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. Vaneetha is married to Joel and has two grown daughters, Katie and Kristi.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melanie on January 20, 2021

This book is remarkable. It is honest and raw, yet filled with hope and joy. I laughed and I cried. Vaneetha's story is at times heartbreaking, but her joy and amazing sense of humor are palpable throughout the book. Vaneetha's memoir will provide inspiration and hope to all who read it, but through......more

Goodreads review by Janilyn on October 28, 2020

What a powerful memoir. Risner leans heavily in her faith. She has needed that conviction to carry her through very dark times. Debilitating health issues, death of a child, a cheating spouse, and angry daughters, she survived it all. I read this book after having a frustrating day, but nothing comp......more

Goodreads review by Amy on August 21, 2020

This book is a compulsive read that had me lamenting and praising in turn. I started the book at 8:30 on a Saturday morning, and other than a break to refill my coffee cup, I didn't move from my chair until I turned the last page around 3 in the afternoon. This is a story of how God gives and takes......more

Goodreads review by Alanna on January 19, 2021

Part way thru and love that a book this easy to read has so much depth. This is a true story and great memoir.......more

Goodreads review by Allison on July 16, 2023

Incredible and a tear jerker. I first heard parts of Vaneetha’s story on the Desiring God website years ago. Hers is a powerful story of loss. So much is stripped away: her physical body, her dreams, her marriage, her baby, friends, and more. I appreciated her honesty in her responses - Her doubts,......more

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