Where I End

Sometimes one little moment can change your life forever, and no matter how much you wish to set the clock back and fix it like they do in the "Groundhog Day" movie, it just does not happen. Katherine Clark describes her life before the accident, things we take for granted every day - movement in her case. She has also worked through a lot of scriptures during this horrible ordeal, so there is much material to think about whether you have been in an accident or not. Even though there is no happiest ending yet, we can surely see a true miracle of God. And may I say, a miracle in action, because God is not done healing Katherine Clark, the work He has done so far is amazing.

This likely is the best first person story of pain, suffering, and overcoming that I have read. Ms. Clark shares her story with exceptional eloquence. She invited me into her life so fully that I could see my pain through her eyes. Ms. Clark changes the discussion of Christian suffering. She has helped me remove the question of "Why do I have MS?" She has helped me see that the true question I should be looking for the answer to through my disability is "To what end?" Anyone who is suffering with loss, open-ended grief, or physical struggles will be breathtakingly encouraged by this book.

In one moment your life can change forever. And in one moment, Katherine's did. While she was helping out at her son's school one day, a surprising and unexpected accident happened on the playground and Katherine became paralyzed. Throughout this book, Katherine shares her heartbreaking story. If I could speak to Katherine, I would tell her that she is a hero. She is a hero for sharing her struggles and being an inspiration to all who know her. She is also a miracle as she was able to learn to walk again, although life as she knew it is not the same. I applaud Katherine for keeping strong in her faith and leaning on God and her family and support system for strength. One thing that resonated with me is when Katherine said that she goes back and forth between gratefulness and grief. She is so grateful for the steps she has made to recovery, but she also grieves her old way of life, which is absolutely understandable in this situation. She looks forward to the day she can be whole again in heaven. Katherine, thank you for sharing your story in such an uplifting way. Your story was truly an inspiration to me.

Inspiring and uplifting. I have experience of life "before and after" a catastrophic event so a lot of the text resonated with me. Highly recommended.

When Kate Clark has a terrible accident, she decides to cling to her faith in God and details how God and her family helped pull her through and help her adjust to her new life as someone with quadriplegia.

This was a bittersweet and inspiring story and it was interesting to hear Kate's relationship with her church, her perspectives and interpretations of various Bible stories, and the Bible verses she used to get her through her difficult time. I think this could be an excellent resource for people who find themselves in difficult medical circumstances and want both validation and encouragement.

That being said, there was nothing too memorable or special about this book. While Kate's story is inspiring, it is like so many other stories of horrible medical situations that get resolved. I think a very select group of people would enjoy this - mostly people who are already reading a lot of religious books and inspiring stories. That's not typically what I read, so this book didn't stand out much to me.

Recommended for readers in need of religious inspiration.

Katherine Clark's story moved me to deeper faith and trust in our Heavenly Father. What started out as a lovely afternoon at a playground became a horrific tragedy for her and her family. On the ground after a child jumped from a jungle gym falling on top of her, she really thought she would just get up. How wrong she was as she spent months in the hospital and in recovery with a diagnosis of quadriplegia. Her determination and strength in God created a miraculous advance in her dire prognosis. Scripture, prayers, and her resolution to walk again shored her up while unbelievable odds stacked up against her. Her experience proves the premise of knowing the Bible and its truths as it will prepare a person for whatever may come. Her foundation of faith, family, and dreams of the future lifted her beyond the impossible.

Where I End is inspiring and uplifting as this young mother rises above circumstances. I highly recommend it.
I received a copy from Net Galley. I was not compensated for this review. All thoughts are my own.

Where I End by Katherine Elizabeth Clark tells the redemptive story of an unbelievable
accident that happens on a school playground that causes the paralysis of the author. I have never read a book quite like this before. The author shares not only her journey, but she has so much faith and biblical knowledge, that she also shares with her readers. The author is inspirational in telling her life story from the point of the accident forward. The author shares details of her rehabilitation along with her families' support throughout her journey.

In addition to telling a story about her life the author also shares her religious faith and how the bible has helped her to cope. She shares many bible verses that are interspersed throughout the novel. I enjoyed this part of the novel immensely. Ms. Clark has a talent for picking the best verses to show her faith as her life continues post accident. Anyone who is struggling with their faith and/or their health would absolutely benefit from reading this novel.

If there were anything that I might change I believe that, at times, there were too many bible verses in certain sections of the novel. The number of verses interfered with the reading of the major plot. This, however, is a small criticism and I would, absolutely read this novel again.

I will pray for Ms. Clark as she continues on her life journey

I really liked it, though I wish it were a little less about religion and more about the story itself. But that could just be me reading it as a Jew-- I do get that Christian novels is a genre and it's okay! Just not my cup of tea.

I couldn't finish this. It wasn't for me or I wasn't in the mood for it. It is also cringe-worthy. In fact that Katherine has the worst thing happening to her. When she plays with some kids, she fractures her back and doesn't feel anything from neck to toes anymore. And I cried... and had shivers through my skin.

It was painful to read and I am sorry for the author. Maybe she got through this safely in the end, but I couldn't know. I don't think I'll ever try to read this book. There are a lot of books out there.

1.5 stars for this one.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.