The Lava Tube: A Christian's Personal Journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Paperback

by Rosemary Burke (Author), Kevin Giles (Foreword by)

We all have a story. People's stories can make us laugh or cry, trigger joy or fear, inspire us or challenge us to step up and act. Rosemary's book is more than just a story. In telling her story, Rosemary shares her struggle with mental illness and the attitudes of those around her, laced with hope, recovery, and the grace of God. Rosemary explains in simple and engaging terms her own journey through various treatments, attitude changes, and management techniques for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She gives constructive insights into the tension between oversimplified responses framed in spiritual language and the clinical explanations of medical practitioners. The beauty and power of this book is in the healthy perspectives that combine spiritual power and medical evidence. These life-changing perspectives break down the stigma of mental illness, especially among believers, and give hope through well-researched practical information and resources. Ultimately, this is an engaging journey of transformation from crippling fear, guilt, and anxiety to joyful hope, recovery, and freedom. It is an informative journey of the heart, soul, mind, and body.

Author Biography

Rosemary Burke is an office coordinator with a twenty-year nursing background and mother of two. Her current work includes helping people in a range of not-for-profit, multicultural contexts. She is also qualified in pastoral care. Rosemary has held and continues to hold leadership roles in her local church, encouraging creativity and empowerment.