“An Empty Cup” by Sarah Price tells the story of Rosanna Zook, married to Timothy. They have two children, Aaron and Cate. Timothy is a nice man in public, but an abusive husband and father in their home. Rosanna’s self-confidence after living in this marriage is extremely low. After Timothy’s accidental death, Rosanna meets a good man in Reuben Troyer, who welcomes Rosanna, Aaron, and Cate into his life.

Rosanna takes to heart the attitude that she must do for others and forget her self. She takes on more and more demands from her family, friends, and church community until it becomes too much. She becomes ill and is forced to listen to her body. She had no more in her to give. So as the saying goes: one empty cup cannot fill another. Until her family, friends and church community see that Rosanna is not going to be a doormat any longer, her life becomes richer in love.

I thought this book had a good message for many, including me. I sometimes take on more than I can possibly accomplish, which puts me in a bind emotionally and spiritually. This book was a good lesson for me.

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