Elizabeth’s father was diagnosed with brain cancer when Elizabeth was six years old. She’s too young to remember him as a healthy young man; she only has images of him and his illness. Despite his illness, he made Elizabeth feel “warm and comfortable and safe.”
Eventually, her father is admitted to a hospice. Elizabeth and her siblings are split up among their relatives. Elizabeth’s mother moves in with a friend, Doyle. Doyle showered Elizabeth with attention and gifts. However, when Elizabeth was eight years old, Doyle began molesting her.
THE TABLET OF MY HEART is a painfully honest account of one young girl’s experience. Scattered throughout the journal entries are bits of poetry the author wrote to chronicle and express the hell she was experiencing. She writes about contemplating suicide at the age of ten years old, of the two occasions when she told someone of her abuse (both times she was dismissed), and of the additional emotional pain she experienced when she finally reported the abuse. But one of the prevalent themes in Elizabeth’s poetry is her anger at God, her questioning of God’s existence, and the ultimate understanding of God’s plan.
THE TABLET OF MY HEART was not an easy read due to the topic.But the overall message was a powerful one: never give up on your faith. Despite all the tests forced upon you, you will persevere.
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Thanks so much for the review! I’m so encouraged when a review states the most important parts of this story; the hope that exists, even in the darkest places. Thank you so very much!
Elizabeth
Wow…this is the second review that just seems like it would be emotionally taxing to me. Sounds like a great book, but one that I would have to wait for awhile to read. Thanks for the review Jenn!
Oh my gosh, another sad book. This sounds great, but I don’t think I could read it right now.
I had this lady and her book as a guest on my radio show. Her and her book were fascinating. It seems to be a must read, sharing her emotions from such an early age and I recommend the book to everybody
Storyheart
Good job! I’m reviewing this one later this month.
Thanks for the review, Jenn!
I haven’t heard of this book but even though there are a lot of memoirs of molested girls on the market today, I don’t think there will ever be enough or too many of them. I always admire the courage of the women who decide to publish their experiences. It’s not an easy task certainly.
This memorable story encourages every person to find courage inside to face fears, heal wounds and rise above them. The six degrees of separation theory often shows that almost everyone is connected to someone who has expeirenced cancer. Many prospective readers relate to the central theme. Thanks for discussing the book.
Great review Jenn. These kinds of stories are important to tell even if they are hard to read sometimes. I hope to read this book.