The God I Love

A Lifetime of Walking with Jesus

A little girl on a big horse, cantering across a spring-green pasture . . . wide-eyed children gathered 'round a beach fire, listening to a father's stories of the high seas . . . an expansive, you-can-see-forever view from the top of Pike's Peak . . . another view from a Stryker frame, where an active young woman learns she will never walk again . . . heading down a church aisle to marry the man she loves . . . looking into the eyes of a child in a wheelchair, and seeing the family God has prepared for a loving heart . . . sitting by the pool of Bethesda, reflecting on the miracle of healing God has performed in her heart . . .

The God I Love brings to life these and many other moments. It offers an eternal perspective from a woman in a wheelchair who affirms that the God she knows and loves is the center, the peacemaker, the passport to adventure, the joy ride, and the answer to her deepest longings. Raised in an active, adventurous family, Joni Eareckson Tada worked hard and played hard to keep up with her older sisters and athletic father--until one day a diving accident left her a quadriplegic. But the tragedy that could have ended her life was in reality the beginning of an amazing, constantly unfolding story of grace that has touched the lives of millions worldwide and brought Joni unexpected joy and fulfillment.

In this book, Joni unveils the God whom she has found to be faithful through over thirty years as a paralytic. This is not the story of a woman who has all the answers or who is very different from you. Joni struggles with the same fears, questions, and heartaches we all have in common. But as the weeks and months turn into years, and the years into decades, she meets her Savior at every turn.

In this book, you'll discover that he is there for you as well, no matter what your circumstance or situation may be. Written with beauty, feeling, and amazing honesty, The God I Love captures the heart and soul of one woman's powerful, deeply personal journey of hope. It is a sojourn from a naïve child's belief to a tempered faith that transforms and transcends personal tragedy, bringing light to the darkest places and good out of the most difficult situations, and offering glimpses of the glory that awaits God's children.

Extremely relevant and personal

I mostly downloaded this for my wife to listen to, but I was hooked immediately. Joni relates as a real person with the same questons and concerns all of us have. She drives successfully at the real relationship between God and us, and why He is loved. I not only listened to the entire unabridged audiobook, but I played it again for my children (7 and 9). They have eagerly listened to all 14 hours back and forth from school. Every car ride began with an immediate request from them: "Let's hear the Joni story!". Much of what I want to say to my children is expressed in this memoir. And much of what God has to say to me is there too.

Fantastic

Listen to it again and again, and let it speak to your heart. It’s a story that is powerful, beautiful, and hopeful. It will change you…no matter who you are, or where you come from. It’s her own journey, in her own words, and it was truly amazing.
Thank you Joni…God used your book to move and inspire me!

A Refreshing Guide to the Christian Life

Thank you Joni for another book that inspires me to keep looking toward 'The God I Love' for all the answers to the questions in my life. I am so excited that people who have never heard your story, may hear it for the first time in this book, and for those of us who have read your books and followed you for 30 years, we get to revisit, like you have, all that God has done in your life. I recommend this audio book to anyone who wants to let the Lord into every area of their lives and have an understanding of what He wants for them. Joni's voice is so nice to listen to, too!

Heartwarming!

The author is a wonderful storyteller. Her reading adds a great flare to the book. The stories told cover her life from early years until recent past. She has the ability to paint a word picture to make you feel right there, with her. She openly shares both the ups and downs. She is not afraid to admit to her mistakes and to confess her dependence on God. The book is full of flavor. You will find joy, encouragement and inspiration. I will listen to this piece over and over.

Amazing!

Thank you, Joni, for sharing your story and inviting us in to your memories. We were especially blessed by your beautiful songs and heartfelt storytelling!