Beating on the Chest of God: A Faith Journey through Infertility - Paperback

by Rachel Whaley Doll (Author)

Infertility sucks. If you live with it, your faith, in whatever you believe in, takes a beating. My story is about infertility, but wrestling with God is a universal struggle. Whatever causes you to be depressed or lose hope, this book is for you. For years, I wrote through the pain, and passed around my journal, giving comfort to many. When I tried to publish it, secular publishers were not interested, since it deals with faith. Christian publishers were not interested, since I am a minister's wife speaking honestly and openly about the doubt and anger I experienced in my faith. They wanted to sanitize my words, and give it a neat and tidy ending. I decided to be completely honest instead. In those dark days I wanted, and needed, to know I wasn't alone. I discovered along the journey, that God did not wear a cape, swooping in to save the day. Most days, God did not hold me or even look me in the eye. I did discover, however, that God never left. I was never alone in the darkness, and neither are you.

Author Biography

In addition to a love of writing, Rachel Whaley Doll is also a vocalist, Biblical storyteller and speaker. Her first book, The Exquisite Ordinary, (Createspace, 2012) is an inspirational collection of everyday moments, which show life is anything but ordinary. She and her husband lived through four years of infertility. She enjoys discovering and sharing her gifts, and empowering others to do the same. Of faith, she says, "Faith is messy, disturbing, beautiful and ever emerging, but most of all it has to be honest." Connect with Rachel on facebook, twitter or at rachelwhaleydoll.com.