Parenting by the Book

by Sylvia Cochran

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE

Elisabeth (Lisa) Freeman
Time To Heal Press
ISBN: 0977647404
Autobiography
www.lisafreeman.org

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE is the first book in the autobiographical series of master storyteller Elisabeth (Lisa) Freeman. Having previously authored "The Pictures That Destroy the Mind" and "Coming Out Of Sexual Addiction," in addition to her e-book "She Said, He Said, God Said!" as well as her short story in "Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul," Ms. Freeman is a well rounded and seasoned writer of many talents.

Therefore it is no surprise that RUN FOR YOUR LIFE is such a gripping retelling of her early life's story. Experiencing a rocky existence with her family, 13 year old Lisa despairs at being forbidden to see her much older boyfriend. In order to stay together, the two decide to run away together. Hitchhiking across America, they experience some of the worst people have to offer. In constant fear of being raped, killed, or robbed, this thirteen year old child experiences sexual violence, drug use, drunkenness, domestic violence, kidnapping, and injustice. She becomes the confidante of a murderer, the uneasy companion of a kidnapper, a topless dancer, a hardnosed inmate and a chased runaway. She is finally caught and sent back home, but will she stay?

Ms. Freeman pulls no punches in her retelling of her life story. She does not sugar coat her experiences, her mistakes, or her hopes. Beautifully written, throughout the story we see the budding yet not quite blossoming beginnings of a faith that would later on be her salvation. She recalls her prayers to God and her continued hope that He would hear her pleas. At times she despairs at the apparent silence, while other times she is awed at the responses. For anyone who has a preteen or teen in the home, this book is a must read as it breaks down the thought process of a child this age.

In the same vein, those whose children may have been making bad choices and parents who are at their wits' ends when it comes to dealing with their youngsters will appreciate the message of hope contained in Ms. Freeman's writings. Sharing this book with older and more mature teens is a good idea, although even the younger teen teetering on the edge of making foolish choices will benefit from reading this retelling.

Sylvia Cochran - Christian Parenting Corner and Common Sense Parenting Sylvia is a seasoned freelance writer, born and raised in Germany. Having been exposed to a variety of religions and traditions due to travel and study, Sylvia has been a student of the Bible for more than ten years, and has for the last four years taught in small groups about Biblical principles, practical Christianity, Christian parenting, as well as the spiritual use of money. Sylvia also provides Free Online Christian Parenting Courses at Suite 101.