Hope Heals, Katherine Wolf
Hope Heals, Katherine Wolf
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Hope Heals
A True Story of Overwhelming Loss and an Overcoming Love

Author: Katherine Wolf, Jay Wolf, Joni Eareckson Tada

Narrator: Katherine Wolf, Jay Wolf

Unabridged: 8 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 06/29/2021


Synopsis

When all seems lost, where can you find hope?Katherine and Jay Wolf married right after college and sought adventure far from home in Los Angeles, CA. As they pursued their dreams--she as a model and he as a lawyer--they planted their lives in the city and their church community. Their son, James, came along unexpectedly in the fall of 2007, and just six months later, everything changed in a moment for this young family.On April 21, 2008, as James slept in the other room, Katherine collapsed, suffering a massive brain stem stroke without warning. Miraculously, Jay came home in time and called for help. Katherine was immediately rushed into brain surgery, though her chance of survival was slim. As the sun rose the next morning, the surgeon proclaimed that Katherine had survived the removal of part of her brain, though her future recovery was uncertain. Yet in that moment, there was a spark of hope. Through forty days on life support in the ICU and nearly two years in full-time brain rehab, that small spark of hope was fanned into flame.Hope Heals documents Katherine and Jay's journey as they struggled to regain Katherine's quality of life and as she relearned to talk, eat, and walk. As Katherine returned home with a severely disabled body but a completely renewed purpose, she and Jay committed to celebrating this gift of a second chance by embracing life fully, even though that life looked very different than they could have ever imagined.As you uncover Katherine and Jay's remarkable story, you'll be encouraged to:Find lasting hope in the midst of struggleEmbrace the unexpectedWelcome God's miracles into your everyday lifeIn the midst of continuing hardships, both in body and mind, Katherine and Jay found what we all long to find: a hope that heals the most broken place--our souls. Let Hope Heals be your guide along the way.Praise for Hope Heals:"As I read this book, tears streamed from my eyes even as joy flooded my heart. Jay and Katherine are a raw yet refreshing testimony to the unshakable trustworthiness of God amidst the unimaginable trials of life. This book reminds all of us where hope can be found in a world where none of us know what the next day holds."--David Platt, author of the New York Times bestseller Radical and president of the International Mission Board"Hope Heals is a beautiful, true story that illustrates the love and protection God has for us even in the darkest times of our lives. Katherine and Jay's dedication to each other and the Lord through their most devastating season is inspiring. This book will help your heart believe that He sees, He knows, He cares, and He is still working miracles today!"--Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries

About Katherine Wolf

Katherine Wolf is a survivor and advocate who leverages her redemptive story to encourage those with broken bodies, broken brains, and broken hearts. She and her husband Jay have coauthored two books, Hope Heals and Suffer Strong. In 2017, they founded Hope Heals Camp, an intergenerational retreat experience for families with disabilities. In 2023, they opened Mend Coffee & Goods, a community hub offering dignifying employment to adults with disabilities in a beautiful, universally-designed space for customers of all abilities. Katherine and Jay live in Atlanta with their two sons.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Adam

As a single man, I didn't dive into this work of non-fiction expecting much more than a self-help guide to marriage, but that quickly changed. What begins as a fairy tale life for two twenty-somethings in Malibu, California, takes a devastating turn. The cause? A near-fatal brain aneurysm for young......more

Goodreads review by Noël

I first heard of Katherine and Jay's story when they came to speak at my church. I was amazed by the way they partnered in telling of how Katherine's brain injury had shaped their adult lives and eagerly bought a copy of their book after the service in a desire to know more about their journey. Thei......more

Goodreads review by Joy

Oh, please read this book. What a beautiful, heart-wrenching, perspective-giving book. So good.......more

Goodreads review by Briana

I have felt placed into a different kind of reality than most others, the reality that is marked by suffering and struggle. And I needed to read a book from someone, about someone who “got it.” Katherine and Jay Wolfe get it. They experienced the unexpected & painful parts of life in their mid -twen......more

Goodreads review by Brianna

Speech friends this is a must read!!! It’s written by a woman who had a brainstem stroke at 26 and her husband who serves as her primary caregiver during her recovery! SO GOOD and gives such insight into patients and caregivers perspectives during stroke recovery. She also talks about being NPO for......more