<p>"The book was an enjoyable read that was very descriptive & visual & had a nice flow. I would recommend this book to anyone who has ever had chronic pain."\nBehind the Tapestry is the compelling true story told from behind (Catholic) convent walls, of one woman's struggles to "make peace" with a mysterious chronic illness and the loss of her religious vocation.\nMaryanne was a 29-year-old graphic designer working towards a lifelong desire to someday move to Hollywood and become an Academy Award winning art director. But an unexpected invitation to a Catholic prayer meeting would forever change Maryanne's life showing her desires she didn't know she possessed.\nAfter being abruptly fired from her job and spending a lot of time in prayer, Maryanne embarked on a journey to discover God's will for her life. This quest eventually led her to the Catholic Convent and the realization that all she's ever really wanted was to devote herself to Jesus.\nEntering Religious Life was all that Maryanne thought about for more than a year but there was a problem. She found herself plagued by a mysterious condition that caused widespread, chronic pain. However, in spite of this pain, Maryanne joined a group of Franciscan Sisters in 1999.\nHer life in the Convent was filled with many questions, struggles, challenges, and a whole lot of physical pain. Then when already strained relationships with her superiors became even more fractured with the lines of communication practically severed, Sister Maryanne was forced to make a heart-wrenching decision. One that would not only impact her life but the lives of those around her. Should she remain in the Convent and go on to take final vows or leave her Religious Life behind and take care of herself instead?\nFrom the Author\nBehind the Tapestry: My Discovery of God's Grace Amidst Chronic Pain and Loss is my very personal and intimate story of my struggles with a rare pelvic pain condition. I wrote this memoir as a way of giving back to the world - a way to help other chronic pain sufferers. And since there is not much "out there" about my condition, pudendal neuropathy - I really wanted my story to help others open up about their stuggles with this awful, life-altering condition. If it were not for my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, I never would have been able to write this book. He is everything to me and He is the main reason for how and why I am able to go on in the midst of daily chronic pain. I wanted desperately to share the Lord's love for me and my love for Him with the world - again as an encouragement. Letting people know that if I can "make it" so can they. God Bless!</p>

Behind the Tapestry: My Discovery of God's Grace Amidst Chronic Pain and Loss

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Behind the Tapestry: My Discovery of God's Grace Amidst Chronic Pain and Loss