A Place of Healing

Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God's Sovereignty

By: Joni Eareckson Tada

Narrated by: Joni Eareckson Tada

Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's Summary

In this eloquent account of her current struggle with physical pain, Joni Eareckson Tada offers her perspective on divine healing, God’s purposes, and what it means to live with joy. Over four decades ago, a diving accident left Joni a quadriplegic. Today, she faces a new battle: unrelenting pain. The ongoing urgency of this season in her life has caused Joni to return to foundational questions about suffering and God’s will.

A Place of Healing is not an ivory tower treatise on suffering. Its an intimate look into the life of a mature woman of God. Whether readers are enduring physical pain, financial loss, or relational grief, Joni invites them to process their suffering with her. Together, they will navigate the distance between God’s magnificent yes and heartbreaking no and find new hope for thriving in between.

©2010 Joni Eareckson Tada (P)2010 christianaudio.com

Encouraging Book

Would you listen to A Place of Healing again? Why?

I enjoyed listening to

Who was your favorite character and why?

Joni Eeareckson Tada talks opening about the chronic pain that she experiences on a daily basis, and how she must live day by day in dependence upon God. She shares many other stories about adults and children who are confined to a wheelchair due to their disability, and their stories of courage and faith in God are inspiring.

What does Joni Eareckson Tada bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Joni narrates this book, and she does it in a conversational way that makes you feel as if you were sitting with her at her home, as she pours out her heart and shares the wisdom that she has learned through suffering. She sings a few short songs, which I have to say make this book precious. To hear her sing to the Lord through her pain is a special gift that she gives to us.

Any additional comments?

Joni talks about the Sovereignty of God over out trials, and how He works all things together for good. Working all things together for good sometimes means that He does not take the trial away. Joni shares how in the early days of her paralysis she prayed continually that God would heal her. She now sees the countless people who have been helped through her ministry because God chose not to heal her. One thing that really struck me in this book was when she talked about taking your eyes off your own problems and helping others. She gave examples of people she met who lay aside their own daily challenges to offer assistance to others. This book is not just for those who suffer from chronic pain or a disability. I was greatly encouraged by this book and it gave me a better perspective on how a Christian should view any kind of suffering in trials.

Outstanding Information

Where does A Place of Healing rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

First, it is not like other audio books. Joni is the one doing all the reading. Unlike other readers, this simple act is difficult for her and extremely taxing. Second, for those of us who suffer with agonizing diseases (I suffer with Multiple Sclerosis) to hear that Joni is now living with constant pain, yet praises our Great God and King, Jesus Christ is humbling and encouraging.

Who was your favorite character and why?

God, and what He promises.

Have you listened to any of Joni Eareckson Tada’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Never have. Will look for more from Joni's past.

What did you learn from A Place of Healing that you would use in your daily life?

To trust God when it hurts. To remember He is helping even when it doesn't seem like he's near. I need to relisten to this book to write out and memorize all of the scripture resources she quotes.

Any additional comments?

Nope. If you care about how you walk with Jesus, even in pain, and you feel like you can't take one more step, one more breath, this listen is for you.

David J. D''Arcy, MS patient since August 2003

A needed blessing

Joni’s writing and voice were a needed blessing in a time of pain and struggles. She reminded me of the many blessings God has given us in our lives. I am thankful I was led to pick up the book and listen to the audio. Amen!

So very good. Thank you, Joni

So good all the way around. Joni is so inspiring. I love that she read the book. She gives such hope to the wounded, broken, and weary. She speaks from a place of excruciating pain, yet ministers hope to all who struggle with pain and disability, including emotional pain. So good. I will buy for my counseling patients.

Excellent!!!

Very Encouraging. Highly recommend. This is one of the best books on suffering I have ever read/listened to.

Fantastic

As someone who suffers from chronic pain, but nothing like Mrs Tara's who is about my same age. I found listening to her talk about her life and faith helped me to put my own life and struggles into a better perspective. I had seen the movie years ago and now I'm rediscovering her again. That's Fantastic for me in my old age.

Not enough good words for this

This book was so rich in wisdom and beauty of God’s glory and strengthening work in Joni that I bought the book too. It was too good of a resource to just listen, but I thought it needs to be studied and referenced. Everything she talks about are exactly things I have been wrestling through for the last few years. It was on par with where God has been leading my husband and I as we seek God in answered and unanswered prayers. I have learned to lean in in the hurt rather than draw back from God. It is not easy and I still struggle, but now I at least know what to do now instead of spiraling into despair and heartache unknowingly.

Encouraging, Inspiring, Glory to our Lord

What an encouraging and uplifting book from Joni who is no stranger to difficult times and suffering. She sheds light on how the Lord uses suffering for our good and the good of others.
what a beautiful book. For any one who is suffering (and even if you are not suffering at this moment) this book is a smoothing salve for the soul.

perspective

A wonderful book that brings true meaningful perspective to hardships. Thank you Joni for sharing your struggle with us.

Honest and encouraging

Her reading of her book brought it to life, what a beautiful voice Joni has to speak and sing! I will be listening through the book again and again I’m sure. Thankful for Joni and her testimony about our King

Just what I needed right now.

I had prayed and God had led me to this book. Thank You Jesus. I am encouraged in my suffering. My faith is intact and I know one day soon, God will use my story for His glory. So my journey continues.....

Balanced, sensible and hopeful

Joni believes in a God who can and does heal, but also recognises that it might not always be God's plan for everyone at all times. Despite her past and present health problems, she remains thankful, acknowledging that God sometimes uses people's suffering for His glory. I was also grateful for her attitude towards the relationship between sickness and sin - there is no condemnation here.

Just fantastic

Awesome and awe inspiring. Such a helpful book and just so wonderful to have it read by Joni herself.

Excellent book, really enjoyed it!

Would you consider the audio edition of A Place of Healing to be better than the print version?

Yes I would. I purchased both the audio edition and the print edition and this audio edition was excellent, very moving and extremely well read by Joni. I have several audio books of which I struggle to listen to, but I went through this in a couple of days and that is both due to the content which I thoroughly enjoyed, very moving but also because it was read by Joni and so she was speaking from her experience right from the heart. At times I felt very emotional.

What other book might you compare A Place of Healing to, and why?

Don't have any comparisons. Joni's book was exceptional.

What about Joni Eareckson Tada’s performance did you like?

Her clarity, very natural, it was real, straight from the heart.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes if I had the time.

Any additional comments?

Go get it, brilliant book.

An Encouraging Listen

What a joy this audio is! I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to Joni talk about her life in such a positive way. This is such a practical book to help you to carry on with your life in spite of your circumstances, something I think Joni does extremely well.

What I liked about it most, is that she is speaking from experience, and not giving pat answers to questions she doesn?t know how to answer. I?ve enjoyed hearing her whole story, from when she had the accident over 40 years ago, to how she fights to keep focused on God everyday. She is incredibly honest about how she feels each day, dealing with chronic pain, and how she chooses to give God the glory. She also tells you how you can do the same in your own life, whatever you are going through.

The stories about the disabled people around the world she has visited and brought wheelchairs to, through her charity ?Wheels For The World?, are so encouraging too.

Joni has a beautiful voice whether reading or singing during this audio, which really does make it a pleasure to listen to.

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