Promises to Theresa
by Marianne Komek
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Pub Date Oct 31 2021 | Archive Date Jul 09 2021
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Description
From the heights of mania to the crash of depression, can Theresa Jarewski get off her emotional roller-coaster? Will she find a guy who will love and accept her?
She is a sixteen-year-old overachiever who wants to get accepted into an Ivy League college and to be the outstanding editor of her high school newspaper. Theresa wants to capture Michael Janning's heart, but he's hiding a dark secret that can upset her world.
Her dreams of a happy future are shattered when the girl suffers a devastating depression. Through the support of her family and friends, Theresa must learn how to cope with bipolar disorder during high school through early college.
It is a compassionate depiction of one young woman's attempt to overcome a mental illness.
Advance Praise
""Promises to Theresa is the courageous story of one loving Catholic family's brave struggle with their daughter's mental illness. As fragile as rose petals is their journey of faith. Marianne Komek has written a novel that captures the pain of suffering with bipolar disorder and at the same time trembles with the belief that healing waits upon our willingness to love."" --Sr. Kathryn J. Hermes, FSP, Author, Surviving Depression: A Catholic Approach.
""Although the going can be rocky, there is abundant empathy contained in the pages of this lovingly crafted novel. As she shares many of the hopes and dreams of those suffering from mental illness, Theresa is not unlike any of us who aspire for a fulfilling life.""-- Birgit Jones, Contributor, The Catholic Stand
""What looks like a typical high school overachiever's tendency to take on too many activities turns out to be a sign of bipolar disorder, and Theresa Jarewski feels like nothing will be normal again. Promises to Theresa by Marianne Komek unmasks the struggles of a bipolar teen, explores her crisis of faith, and celebrates friends strong enough to stick together in tough times.""--Barb Szyszkiewicz, Editor & Contributor, CatholicMom.com
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9780997950700 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Adurakoya A, Reviewer
Promises to Theresa is one of the best novels I've read so far. I've only just started reading Christian novels, and Promises to Theresa had made it necessary for me to find more and it read.
The concept of the story is amazing. The plot is beautiful. As I got to learn more about Theresa and her 'sickness', it brought a rare emotion from me. I was able to understand more about the Bipolar Disorder, and I should be able to relate well with people who suffer from it. I also love how supporting and patient her parents were. I like her relationship with Philip the most and how much he cares for her. I need a guy like him.
Overall, the plot, suspense, and style of writing is amazing. I would read this story over and over again.
Piper P, Reviewer
Promises to Theresa
Theresa has two goals at this stage. To get into an Ivy League school. Second be the most outstanding editor of her high school paper. These ambitions are high.
It took me a short while to get into the book after a shirt while the story picked up its pace. Enjoyable read
Michelle K, Reviewer
Promises to Theresa
by Marianne Komek
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Pub Date 31 Oct 2021
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Theresa Jarewski goes from the heights of mania to the crash of depression. Will she ever be able to get off her emotional rollercoaster.
Theresa is a sixteen year old over achiever who wants to get accepted into an Ivy League college and to be the outstanding editor of her high school newspaper. She also wants to capture Michael Janning's heart, but he's hiding a dark secret that can upset her world.
Theresa dreams of a happy future are shattered when the girl suffers a devastating depression. Through the support of her family and friends, Theresa must learn how to cope with bipolar disorder during high school through early college.
Promises to Theresa is a compassionate depiction of one young woman's attempt to overcome a mental illness.
I give Promises to Theresa five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
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