Intervention
Author – Terri Blackstock
Publisher – Zondervan
Copyright – 2009
ISBN – 978-0310-25065-4
Paperback – 324 Pages
Terri Blackstock, author of Intervention, has sold over six million books worldwide. Blackstock is the bestselling award winning author of many suspense novels. Her books include, Double Minds, The Restoration Series, Sun Coast Chronicles, Cape Refuge and Newpointe 911.
In the Acknowledgment section of Blackstock’s book, Intervention, she writes; “This book was a special labor of love, because I firmly believe that our culture is killing our kids. `The story is fictional, but unfortunately, its truths apply to many families across the world today. For that reason, I’d like to say to all of those who are fighting for the lives of their addicted loved ones, that you are not alone. This is your story, and I hope it brings you some comfort and hope. To those of you trapped in the bondage of addiction, it’s your story too. The hill you’re climbing may look insurmountable, and your prison bars (whether spiritual or literal) may seem impenetrable. But Jesus came to set the captives free. To all those treatment centers and recovery homes that aren’t motivated by money – the ones that truly strive to repair shattered lives – I salute you. May God give you many victories, and empower you in multiple ways. You do make a difference.”
There is nothing I could say in this book review that would be more powerful than the quote from the author, Terri Blackstock. At some point, we have to sit back and wonder if we even know the person we are trying to help anymore? What is the truth? It’s a book about panic, obsession, addiction, mystery and intervention.
This is a must read. I have lived through similar circumstances to the point where one is uncertain of what is the truth or not the truth, what is right or wrong, when does a person continue to believe or walk away. It is a form of hell itself and nothing in this way of life is settling or black and white. I suggest everyone reads the book….if it doesn’t help the reader in any way perhaps the reader can help someone else.
Book Review
C Scott
