Unbroken

When I was asked to review Tracy Elliott’s book, “Unbroken”, I wasn’t all that enthused… it just didn’t sound like anything I’d usually read, and I really wasn’t all that sure I was interested. Biographies just generally aren’t for me.

After finishing it in just one evening (yes, that’s a record for me with these reviews… but then again, I’m here in D.C. by myself), I must say that I’m glad I was given the opportunity.

Why, you ask?

Well… to be honest, there were a lot of things that the book lacked. It wasn’t all that eloquently written… it wasn’t full of deep theological truths… it wasn’t even all that deep in its subject matter. But what it did have… what it was? Well, that’s what makes it worth your time.

“Unbroken” is the deeply personal account of Tracy Elliott’s life… a life most of us can’t begin to imagine. From innocent child with loving parents to sexually abused orphan… from growing, God-loving teenager to drug-addicted, alcoholic stripper… from excited newlywed bride to depressed wife and mother… from rehab to redemption. What can you say? Tracy’s life is one of tremendous changes… tremendous pain and tremendous joy… with one constant.

God.

Tracy’s story is a testament to the love and faithfulness of God. When we come to Him… we’re His forever. He never lets go… never gives up on us… He’s always there when we’re ready to return to Him.

It’s a message all of us need to hear and take to heart.

Now I’ll admit, I didn’t agree with some of the things Tracy shared in the book… she attributed as direction from God some things which seem wholly contrary to Scripture. But her life’s story isn’t diminished by these things… God’s grace and love still shines through in an undeniable manner.

“Unbroken” may not be the kind of book you’d normally read, but it’s one worth checking out nonetheless.