NEW YORK—September 18, 2018—Morgan James Faith’s new release, Mended Faith: A Life of Abuse, Pain and Redemption by Cornelia Jude with Chris Jones, tells the story of the author’s personal childhood traumas, their effect on her life and psyche, and how her faith journey lead her to overcome her unhealthy coping mechanisms and heal.
Cornelia Jude was the victim of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse for years at the hands of her mother’s boyfriend. The psychological trauma that came as a result drove her to drugs, alcohol, and even self-mutilation, and she’s not alone. These are common responses for victims of abuse, ultimately leading them to lives of pain and turmoil. With Mended Faith, Jude leads abuse survivors on a path of true forgiveness and healing, using her own experiences as the platform.
Mended Faith shows survivors the redeeming love of Christ as the foundation for recovery. Jude and Jones demonstrate the power of God’s love even when one feels lost and unlovable. They relay the Bible’s command to forgive even in the most difficult circumstances. They also encourage victims to break the silence on their abuse, explaining how keeping their pain a secret only perpetuates shame and self-hatred and disallows restoration.
Jude offers her story with vulnerability and grace, building an instant bond with the reader and establishing reliability and understanding with their struggle. With the sensitivity and compassion of a loving friend, Jude helps abuse survivors come to terms with their past and begin to move toward healing. Whether the reader already has their own faith as a source of comfort and guidance or they have no faith background whatsoever, Mended Faith serves as a source of encouragement and support to those dealing with past traumas.
If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Cornelia Jude and Chris Jones, please call Nickcole Watkins at 516.900.5674.
About the Author: Cornelia Jude attends Upward Church in Williamsburg, VA. She endured years of sexual, physical, and mental abuse, which lead to a PTSD diagnosis. However, after embracing Christianity in 2016, she has come to terms with her past and looks forward to God’s plans for her future. Today, Cornelia shares the transformative power of Christ with others on her Facebook page, “I am a Survivor, Not a Victim!” and through a blog on her Mended Faith website.
Chris Jones attends Williamsburg Community Chapel in Williamsburg, Virginia. Chris has served as a writer and editor at two newspapers, and an editor at two magazines. In 2015, Chris wrote The Art & Business of Writing: A Practical Guide to the Writing Life, to help new authors and business professionals learn how to write and sell their books. He is also the host of The Art & Business of Writing podcast and co-hosts a weekly on-air radio show.
More About This Title: Mended Faith: A Life of Abuse, Pain and Redemption by Cornelia Jude with Chris Jones, will be released by Morgan James Faith on September 18, 2018. Mended Faith—ISBN 978-1683508755—has 142 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $14.99.
About Morgan James Publishing: Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold. ( www.MorganJamesPublishing.com )
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