Need help getting through grief, a difficult season of life, or just waiting for an answer?

This book will help you navigate these times of life and give you the peace that needed when walking through life at its most difficult moments.

In a world of instant gratification and exceptions of a Pinterest or IG-able life, how do you deal with pain, loss, and suffering? Even more, how do you deal with waiting for rescue and life to resume? "Our days here are spent living in a broken place, recovering from a loss or a hurt, holding on to joy and hope, longing for peace, and navigating the in-between we find ourselves in."

In this look at the time between Good Friday and Resurrection Day, Herberger offers comfort and hope. My friends and I have been talking about the hardest time - when there's a promise ahead but we're waiting for God to appear, to open a door, or to release us from discomfort and death.

Whether you are grieving, waiting for a new season, or stuck in silence, this book offers ways to adjust and rest through such times - and offers confidence that you are neither forgotten nor abandoned.

As a gift or solace for yourself, this is worth reading.

"Holy Saturday is not a blank space holding up the bookends of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Nor is it something that can be ignored. For believers, a good majority of our lives are actually spent living in Holy Saturday....our lives don't come equipped with a fast-forward button. We all face seasons of waiting and longing for a new or better future."

This book would be a good one for someone who is into non-fiction, and wants to gain insight into a much forgotten day, Holy Saturday. As I am currently in a fiction phase, I must admit, I really struggled to get into this one. Not because it's bad, but it's just not getting me where l'm at. I really shouldn't have picked a non-fiction book to review in hindsight (🤦‍♀️).

I've found the link between the story of "Dead Boy's Island and her teaching about remembrance and death in the bible to not be as strong as l would like. Yes, it was an interesting story, but the only commonality between that and the rest of the chapter was the fact that it involved death. I really would have liked her to draw more out of the that story to teach from.

Some quotes that I particularly liked were:

"It is not accidental that Holy Saturday fell on a Sabbath. Therefore, we must consider the ramifications of Sabbath as we live out our actual lives, just as they did on that Sabbath day so many centuries ago."

There are actually some really good principles in this book. I just wasn’t at a place in my life personally where I feel I could properly digest this book.

Thank you to netgalley for providing this advanced readers copy

Peace in the dark was such an impactful book to read during the lent season. I especially enjoyed how the author intertwined her experience, memories and physical locations into what she reflected on. I was able to reflect on my memories and places as I read hers, and it was effective.

Peace in the Dark by Jessica Herberger is a Bible-based read on walking through difficult circumstances. Jessica breaks down the process that most encounter and provides Godly wisdom on progressing through these times.

Unlike some of the over the top church teaching on 'the blessings mentality,' coming from some American groups in the last decade, this book is grounded and 'tells it as it is'. As Christians, we were never promised an easy life, we live in this world along with all its inhabitants. Jesus showed us how to do that. On no better day than Easter Saturday can we stop and contemplate what that really means. In the UK, it is not our tradition to have a lake house and indeed, most around the world, including in the USA, do not have that opportunity to get away. But we can pause and this taking this book and taking a short break each day to read a chapter, is one way to reset and then have something to mull over as we go about our days. especially poignant in this time leading up to Easter, but the truths and thought provoking nuggets, are relevant at any time of year. An especially good book to share with those finding life tough.

Such an incredible book about how to wait for the future, and in preparation for Easter. Jessica Herberger gave true and raw truths about the grief process. I highly recommend this book!

Thank you to the author, publishers, and NetGalley for access to an advanced copy.

This book was a fresh way of God talking to my life. Is such a beautiful read and I loved the way the autor used the bible and her raw honesty to make us undertand we still can grief as followers of Jesus. That we still can sorrow and have a whole grief process as Christians. I loved how relatable the book felt and how easy was to just read it and meditate about the whole book. Thank you very much to the author, NetGalley and the editorial for the access to this advantage copy.

This book was a Godsend. There were so many things I loved about this book! I loved the raw honesty, the personal examples of loss and the normalization of grief that so few people allow in their lives! I love how she drew from scripture, biblical examples and her beautiful times on Paradox lake to walk you through your own journey of grief; in any form! The writing was beautiful, it read easy, and it was peppered with personal stories that were so honest & relatable! I really enjoyed it!

"Peace in the Dark: Faithful Practices as We Wait for the Light" by Jessica Herberger is an illuminating journey through the depths of faith and resilience. From the very first page, Herberger masterfully guides readers through the often turbulent waters of uncertainty, offering a beacon of hope and solace in the darkest of times.

What sets this book apart is its profound exploration of the human experience in the face of adversity. Through insightful anecdotes and powerful reflections, Herberger invites us to embrace the shadows of life with courage and grace, reminding us that even in our moments of greatest doubt, faith remains a steadfast companion.

One of the most compelling aspects of "Peace in the Dark" is Herberger's unwavering commitment to authenticity. She doesn't sugarcoat the struggles or offer trite solutions. Instead, she encourages readers to confront their doubts and fears head-on, while also nurturing a sense of profound trust in the divine.

Herberger's writing style is both lyrical and accessible, making "Peace in the Dark" a joy to read from start to finish. Whether you're grappling with personal challenges or simply seeking a deeper understanding of the human spirit, this book offers invaluable wisdom and insight.

In a world filled with uncertainty, "Peace in the Dark" serves as a timeless reminder that even amidst the darkness, there is always the promise of light. Jessica Herberger has crafted a masterpiece that will inspire readers to embrace hope, cultivate resilience, and ultimately find peace in the most unexpected places. This book is a must-read for anyone on a journey of faith and self-discovery.
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I’m going to revisit this book during lent as it looks at how the Easter Saturday’s can be so easy to overlook as we rush to get from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. We forget to pause and take things slow, instead wanting to skip ahead to the good parts (cue the song singing). It’s definitely easy to do this in life which is why I think it’s an invaluable book to come back to over time, especially when life isn’t going quite to plan! This year I’m going to intentionally approach Easter Saturday (both the literal day, but also the symbolic meaning of this in my life as a whole) with hope, remembering that it’s ok to stop and take a breath.