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Fractured Not Broken

de Kelly Schaefer

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AWARD-WINNING and BESTSELLING AUTHORWINNER of the New Apple Literary Award in the Inspirational and Spirit CategoriesParts of this memoir appeared on ESPN and in Rosie.Fractured Not Broken is a true story of loss, faith, and a rare love that only happens in nonfiction.In a sweeping and heart-wrenching narrative, Kelly exposes the truth about what happened after a drunk driver rendered her a quadriplegic. She shares how she found her way back—through faith and pain, her community, her family, and the love of a man she prayed for."This book has been a true encouragement to me. Thank you Kelly for sharing your story— the loss and the unexpected joy— so that each reader can be uplifted knowing there is a full, rich life available to those who lean in to our Lord Jesus." —Renee Bondi, Award-Winning Singer and Songwriter                                                                 "Life has its tragic moments of defeat, setbacks, and fracturing for everyone. Kelly's story proves, however, that individual momentum, personal progress, and genuine achievement can still be attained. Her courage and optimism are uplifting. Open these pages and experience the joy of ultimate victory."  —Dr. Dennis E. Hensley, Author                                                                 Jesus in All Four Seasons"This is a real life story of heroic virtue—especially of courage, humility, and generosity—a triumph of faith, hope and love. This story involves the very essence of the human spirit, family, and community. To know Kelly and her journey of miracles is to know that with God all things are possible."—Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson                                           Bishop of Evansville… (més)
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Fractured Not Broken is the inspiring Christian Memoir of Kelly Craig Schaefer, a young woman with a bright future turned quadriplegic after a near fatal car accident which claimed two other teenagers and caused irreparable brain damage to Kelly's brother, Jason. Through it all Kelly focuses on God's will for her life as she embarks upon a life of new experiences.

The first half of this story had me in tears as I saw many parallels in her disabled life and my own. I have spent many days wondering where God is in this situation or that circumstance, and for once it feels great to know that I'm not alone, that we serve an amazing and mighty God. We may not receive the healing that we expect, sometimes it can be as simple as an opportunity availing itself, or maybe it's just our broken spirit that needs the strength to continue to fight. I don't think when Kelly and Michelle wrote this book together that they had intended to heal someone's broken spirit. I commend you both on restoring my hope for the future. I honestly thought my world was over, but because of you I now see that my story has only just begun. ( )
  sunshine9573 | Dec 19, 2022 |
What an amazing story!! I have never read a book that took me through so many emotions. The book was really well written from start to finish, and had me wanting to keep going back to read a little bit more.

Kelly is truly an unsung hero, and her family are amazing. When the accident first happened, it made me both upset and angry. Upset at the fact that both Kelly and Jason's lives were going to change so dramatically, and angry that this was caused by some silly man that didn't give a second thought to driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, even though he was told not to.

As I read further into the story, I found I could only admire Kelly's determination and courage at the way she handled the change to her whole life, and also the sheer determination of her family to help her achieve everything she wants.

I am so pleased that both Kelly and Jason had such amazing family and friends around them to help them cope with the changes to their bodies, and I hope they both go on to achieve everything they want.

The highlight of the story for me was Kelly achieving her goal to become a teacher and how the children welcomed her with open arms and showed her so much love, and also her wedding.

I hope that Kelly goes on to write a follow on book so that we can find out if she eventually got the children from the Congo and also how both her and Jason's recovery is.

Everyone who complains about minor ailments and everyday problems should read Kelly's book because it really makes you sit up and think how lucky we are and what we can achieve if we put our minds to it. ( )
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AWARD-WINNING and BESTSELLING AUTHORWINNER of the New Apple Literary Award in the Inspirational and Spirit CategoriesParts of this memoir appeared on ESPN and in Rosie.Fractured Not Broken is a true story of loss, faith, and a rare love that only happens in nonfiction.In a sweeping and heart-wrenching narrative, Kelly exposes the truth about what happened after a drunk driver rendered her a quadriplegic. She shares how she found her way back—through faith and pain, her community, her family, and the love of a man she prayed for."This book has been a true encouragement to me. Thank you Kelly for sharing your story— the loss and the unexpected joy— so that each reader can be uplifted knowing there is a full, rich life available to those who lean in to our Lord Jesus." —Renee Bondi, Award-Winning Singer and Songwriter                                                                 "Life has its tragic moments of defeat, setbacks, and fracturing for everyone. Kelly's story proves, however, that individual momentum, personal progress, and genuine achievement can still be attained. Her courage and optimism are uplifting. Open these pages and experience the joy of ultimate victory."  —Dr. Dennis E. Hensley, Author                                                                 Jesus in All Four Seasons"This is a real life story of heroic virtue—especially of courage, humility, and generosity—a triumph of faith, hope and love. This story involves the very essence of the human spirit, family, and community. To know Kelly and her journey of miracles is to know that with God all things are possible."—Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson                                           Bishop of Evansville

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