Delivered: A Memoir

My Dark Path Through Addiction

by Janet Gillispie and Sammie Jo Barstow

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Pub Date May 06 2013 | Archive Date Jul 08 2013

New Hope Publishers | New Hope Publishers - Impact

Biographies & Memoirs | Christian

Description

A thrilling personal story readers will not be able to put down, Delivered offers hope for the hopeless. After years of addiction, prostitution, homelessness, and unimaginable loss, Delivered shares a raw and candid look of how one woman's life was radically changed when she experienced the ultimate delivery—hers and that of an unexpected daughter. The greatness of God is so miraculously displayed that readers will be inspired to believe that if God can change Janet's life, He can change anyone.

Advance Praise

What Others are Saying About Delivered

"Janet Gillispie's story is one of unrelenting pain followed by unmitigated grace."—Cecil Murphey, coauthor of New York Times best seller 90 Minutes in Heaven

"From sordid to soaring . . . Delivered is so gripping I read it in one sitting." —Rosalie Hunt, author of Bless God and Take Courage; former president of Alabama Woman’s Missionary Union

"Raw and real. Janet’s life is a massive tragedy seized by God’s mammoth grace."—Harold Simon, physician

"A powerful and moving narrative, Janet’s story is much bigger than Janet herself."—James L. Taylor, MD

"An incredible story of God’s love and grace."—Emma Laura Patrick, retired director of children's education, Mountain Brook Baptist Church

"An absolutely inspiring story of God’s grace, a mother’s love, and pure honesty."—Tom Cook, DSW, ACSW

"Janet’s story reminds us that it is never too late to change, that healing is possible, and that God’s love is always available."—Connie Hill, former Pathways director

"Delivered reminds me to never give up on anyone."—Yvas Witherspoon, primary counselor, Olivia’s House

"Inspiring to anyone recovering from problems with living due to addiction."—Rev. Charles H. Mozley, SCAC, NCAC 1, Christian Counseling Services

"Delivered shows the destructive power of sin and the redeeming power of Jesus Christ."—Dr. Richard C. Trucks, pastor, Third Presbyterian Church

"Janet's story is real, and it encourages me to never give up on anyone."—Sean Johnson, executive vice-president, Regions Bank

"Authentic, insightful, and a must-read. . . . A riveting story of the horrific effects of addiction and the redemptive power of God."—Cathy Gilbert McElderry, PhD, MPH, LCSW, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Social Work

"Shocking, revealing, scary, sad, but with a happy ending. . . . A prime example of what can happen when God steps into a person’s life."—Evangelist Harold D. Coomer

"Delivered takes the reader down into the dark caverns of addiction and homeless street survival; then breaks through to a bright sustained mountain top experience.　 The contrast is stark, inspiring and nothing short of miraculous!" —Dr. John C. Ziegler, public information officer, Alabama Department of Mental Health 　

"Delivered is a heartwrenching love story, an incredible testimony to the power of God, and an inspiring book of hope for individuals seeking release from the bondage of addiction."— Sarah Harkless, founder of Olivia’s House

"Janet’s story has touched my heart."— Deisha Rosser, LBSW

"Janet Gillispie shares her story in a way that causes our jaws to drop at the sorts of transformations that only Jesus can make possible for those willing to confess their sin and turn to God."—Doug Dortch, Mountain Brook Baptist Church

"….a beautiful picture of God’s redeeming love and restoring power."—Candace McIntosh, Executive Director, Alabama WMU