I was deeply moved by the author’s sincere work on a spiritual level. Her consistency and unwavering vow to never give up are profoundly inspiring. And I particularly admire the author's ability to accept both herself and her son as essential, complex parts of this difficult journey.
This memoir highlights a painful reality: many who go "all in" spiritually often lose faith and give up when they do not see immediate results or when the outcomes differ from what they expected. The author’s persistence in the face of these common pitfalls is a testament to her strength.
Jacqueline Richardson
Tactical Intercession: A Mother’s Memoir, is a compelling story of a mother who faced intense personal battles with abuse and addiction. For years, she struggled daily until she finally surrendered her pain to God. Unfortunately, her destructive choices with drugs and toxic men had a profound effect on her children. The cycle of trauma continued when her son began abusing his sister and fell into his own severe drug addiction. Later, the mother uncovered the heartbreaking truth that her son had also been a victim of abuse.While her son remained trapped in the vicious cycle of addiction, the mother never stopped praying for him, though she courageously refused to enable his behavior any longer. Read this powerful story to find out if this prodigal son ever makes his way back home.
Carol Spitzer
★★★★★
★★★★★
I decided to read this book thinking it was going to be like every other Christian memoir--a cute little sob story that would make me embarrassed for Christians who try to be authors, when they weren't called to be.
BOY WAS I WRONG.
It took about one paragraph before I was screaming with excitement. THIS WOMAN!!!!!
It's rare to find such accurate descriptions of spiritual realm encounters. She did a great job of explaining what being born into the wrong bloodline looks like. It reminded me of "He Came To Set The Captives Free."
Then she described her season of coming out of all of that. Oh my word. I felt SEEN. I didn't feel so alone anymore. Yes, sister. That's exactly what that looks like.
★★★★★
Krislyn Lyon
This was a very interesting book to read, though very hearth wrenching at times which made it a bit difficult to read. She gave all her truth and spared nothing from what I can tell. That makes a great story because you can feel what the author is feeling. She rose above her upbringing and though her life was filled with struggles and horror, she overcame that.
Danielle
★★★★★
★★★★★
We’ve all been there or maybe we’re scared of being there. You’ve got the career, the system, the spreadsheet, and the security clearance. You’re winning. And then, without warning, the floor falls out. "Sustained Silence" by Desiree Brothers, and honestly? It’s not your typical "everything worked out great!" Christian book.
AV
A powerful, raw, and deeply faith-filled guide for anyone impacted by the nightmare of addiction. The authors offers incredible insight into both the addict's internal fight and the loved one's pain, framing the battle as a spiritual one that can be overcome through prayer and boundaries. It’s an essential read for families seeking hope, healing, and true spiritual freedom.
Jim Vang
★★★★★
Diary of an Addict by Desiree Brothers. A candid look at addiction first hand by the author. The drug of choice is a mask to place over the root cause. Pull off the mask and the root is still there. Praise the addict for recovery, but know each day they face the mask. Real recovery starts when you stop fighting and allow healing. Addiction stories are all the same: beautiful home, family, yet something went wrong. This book covers: why addicts push away, trauma, generational curses and deliverance. Thank-you for being open and honest and raw with us.
Melody Giles
★★★★★