Interrup-tions

Disrupting the Silence

By: Odell Cooper

Narrated by: Rev. Michelle Turner

"Interruptions" is a true story that details Rev. O's journey after her son, Jonathan, was murdered in a case of mistaken identity, becoming another victim of gun violence. This "interruption" in Rev. O's life ignited a domino effect of PTSD, depression, and grief, compounded by subsequent loss of employment, detachment from relationships, addiction, and suicidal ideation. This whirlwind of experiences eventually triggered a brain aneurysm, leaving her in such dire straits that her doctor suggested her family began planning for a funeral.

Rev. O shares how she emerged resilient in her struggle to overcome her physical maladies, family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas, and racial and economic disparities about mental health. She discovers a way to reinvent herself through her faith, learned experiences, and network of support.

©2021 Rev. Odell Montgomery Cooper (P)2024 Rev. Odell Montgomery Cooper

A Journey From Loss To Healing

By disrupting the silence and sharing the deepest emotions of trauma, the reader will understand the lived experience of the author. Odell Cooper tells us her story of sorrow and near-death event to bring life forward as a survivor and beacon of hope. The narration is an eloquent storytelling.

I resonate

I resonated with quite a few characters in this book and the trauma especially with ODell

Powerful Story of Believing and Fighting with God after Loss

I am am so thankful for the lessons of this book. Believing in God is a journey and sometimes we only think of the positive aspects. In reality, God is near even when we think he has forsaken us. The interruptions in life may be devastating but they don't have to take us out of our relationship with God. Thanks for sharing your journey and its challenges. God bless!