Pain, Love and the Power of Surrender
…for those seeking support and encouragement, those wanting to know that they can overcome and rise up no matter how far down they have fallen, this is a persuasive and uplifting guide.
-The Book Review Directory
A Gentler Path
Pain. Suffering. Intolerance. War. For many, life on Earth has been defined by such grim phenomena—and in America and around the world, things seem only to be getting worse.
For over twenty years, author D. Scott Sonnenburg puzzled over the bleak state of the world. Suffering from chronic pain and depression, he struggled to see the justifications for humanity, the reasons for our existence—and, more specifically, his own. It was only when he was suddenly and unexpectedly confronted by Love—by whatever it is we call God—that he discovered the secret to personal, spiritual, and societal healing.
In A Gentler Path, Sonnenburg leads the reader through those dark and difficult years toward his recovery and the light at the end of the tunnel. Part autobiography, part philosophical treatise, A Gentler Path examines the many ways we can reframe and come to terms with the challenges of modern life and is a warming tonic for the hopeful and the hopeless alike.
Amazon reviews-
“This book is incredibly inspiring, beautifully written, and so sincere. This book taught me a lot, and I think it will teach others a few things too. It was very heartwarming and enjoyable to read.”
“I guarantee that you will take some tidbits of information from this book after you get done reading it, and there are things that you will remember after you finish it. If you have ever gone through a tough time, or just think the world is on a downslide, you will appreciate this book.”
“This philosophy really resonated with me, and the book articulated many things for me that I had not been able to. I highly recommend it for anyone struggling to see the good.”
“He offers the reader hope, and without hope, there is nothing but despair. Sometimes, we just need hope, and you get that from this book.”
“…a must-read for anyone who struggles with finding the good in this crazy, messed up world.”
“I found this an enlightening and heartfelt book.”
“This book should be required reading for everyone,”
“…a beautifully rendered book.”
“Intelligent and easy.”
“If you are going through hard times, I am sure you will find solace and motivation as you go through the pages of this book. There is comfort and hope, and the promise that thriving for a better world will have its reward.”
“A very beautiful book, this, from a new valued friend. Highly Recommended.”
Literary reviews-
"In A Gentler Path, author D. Scott Sonnenburg takes us by the hand and leads us on a quest for spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. The final destination is to accept that pain and suffering can be overcome through the power of surrender to the love of God. Being gentler with others and with ourselves is the way to create a gentler world. It's a choice, one the author believes we all need to make".
"The author's writing is intelligent yet easy to follow, with a nice flow from chapter to chapter.
His story telling is vivid. Supporting his thoughts are quotes by sages, reflections that make us consider more deeply what is being said".
"...for those seeking support and encouragement, those wanting to know that they can
overcome and rise up no matter how far down they have fallen, this is a persuasive and uplifting guide".
-The Book Review Directory