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This book is deeply personal, as it delves into one of the most challenging periods of my life—a time that ultimately transformed my faith. My hope in sharing this journey is to reach others who may have faced similar struggles, offering them not only a story they can relate to but also a message of hope and resilience. I want readers to walk away feeling both inspired and uplifted
Reviewed by Frank Mutuma for Readers' Favorite
In A Quest to Discover the Essence of Faith, Evangelia VanPatten details her life. She was brought up by Greek immigrants, and her upbringing influenced her greatly. Her mother is deeply religious and also hopes her children will have a better life than she did. Unlike in high school, Evangelia works hard in college and also starts to think about what it means to connect to God. Later on, she gets married, and at first the marriage goes well. Things start to go bad in their marriage when Joe is addicted to prescription drugs. Evangelia also suspects Joe is having an affair. After Joe is admitted for his addiction, things are very hard for Evangelia, but it provides hope for their marriage. Can it be saved? How will things turn out for Evangelia?
A Quest to Discover the Essence of Faith by Evangelia VanPatten is wonderfully written and will get you thinking about many things, such as faith and how to truly connect to God. This thought-provoking work also got me thinking about addiction to prescription drugs and how they are overlooked, as many people do not think one can get addicted to them. It also got me thinking about the importance of seeking professional help early to address addiction problems. Evangelia also ensured all events and emotions were vividly captured, which helped to capture my attention as the events unfolded. The reader will also appreciate how inspirational Evangelia's story is. This was an amazing read, and I look forward to reading something else by this talented author.
