Product Description
A woman who is separated needs a friend to walk beside her on her difficult journey. Broken Heart on Hold is that friend, one that will uplift, encourage, and hold her up while offering practical insights and pointing her to God. It is a book of hope. Because it is written by a woman who has gone through the trauma of a separation and the eventual healing of her own marriage, the reader will know she is not alone. This collection of honest, heartfelt messages reaches down into the valleys of a woman’s loneliness, travels with her through her mental labyrinths, and sheds light in the dark tunnels where answers seem nonexistent. It provides the emotional and spiritual strength to help a woman sort through her confusion. While winding her way through the maze of her emotions, she will realize there is hope as she hangs on to God and trusts him for the outcome. Broken Heart on Hold is a book she will return to again and again.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 12 reviews)

Broken Heart On Hold by D. Simmons (Little Rock, AR USA)

5 Stars
April 24, 2009
Broken Heart On Hold is a wonderful devotional book for a person that is going through a separation or divorce. The book is written primarily for women whose husband's have left them but it is a great book for men too. Linda Rook is such a wonderful writer and is able to put into words so many of the emotions and feelings that a person goes through while they are separated. The book really helps a person focus on their relationship with God. I would highly recommend it to anyone. We recommend it as a resource for our reconciliation ministry.

Broken Heart On Hold by Andie Koss

5 Stars
September 09, 2008
During the most difficult time of my life, this book became a best friend. Linda described the multitude of emotions I feel in a way I could not, and showed me that she has been where I am now. Her insight and her faith gave me renewed hope, and I found comfort reading her book. When I am down, I open it and read. When I am confused, I open it and read. When I am ready to throw in the towel, I open it and read. It has never failed to help me. When everyone around me pressured for divorce, (the world's way), she showed me God's way. I am so very thankful to Linda Rook for sharing her experience and her insight with others who are hurting. If you are faced with a broken marriage and living with a broken heart, you need this book! Andie Koss

Comfort and Direction by S. Kelly

5 Stars
August 04, 2008
I found this book to be such a help when my husband left. Linda put into words what I was feeling and when the emotions surround and there is no one to talk to, reading the book helps to know you are not alone. She identifies so many of the different feelings going on and empathizes with the reader, but then gives positive direction as to where to place one's hope and trust during the turbulent time to find peace. I've already given a copy to a friend going through a separation and will do so again for anyone I know who is going through a similar situation.

Amazing - thank you so much, Linda by CDB

5 Stars
July 02, 2008
Linda - thank you so much for writing this book. I'm reading another Christian book on separation; and it does have good insight. But there is something so precious and valuable from hearing from a Christian woman who has GONE THROUGH what she is writing about. I identify with so much of what she says and, while I've only just started reading the book, and I'm only a few weeks into a separation from my husband, I have a feeling that what she says is real wisdom. Thank you so much. I would definitely recommend this book.

she understands by T. Suzanne Eller, Author (beautiful NE Oklahoma)

5 Stars
April 03, 2008
A good friend went through a separation. My marriage was strong, so I kept silent. After all, what did I have to say? But this book is written by someone who has walked in my friend's shoes. She understands how my friend feels because she has experienced the heartache, the anger, the loss, the confusion, and the hope that things might get better. It is a perfect resource to place in my friend's hands. It's written in devotion style, which makes perfect sense since my friend says that she's living one day at a time. Thanks, Linda W. Rooks, for writing this book for women who don't need pithy statements, but to know that someone else has walked in their shoes with hope and faith.

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