Books by Sharon Hersch (this author helps you discover your parenting style, giving practical tips on relating to and connecting with your child’s heart):
1) Mom, I Hate My Life! 2) Mom I Feel Fat! 3) Mom, Everyone Else Does! 4) Mom, Sex is No Big Deal! 5) The Last Addiction, and 6) Bravehearts
Boundaries with Teens by John Townsend
Coedependent No More by Beattie
Come Back, Barbara by C. John Miller
Courage to Change, available from Al Anon (daily readings), and other Al Anon reading material
Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by Alex and Brett Harris
Encouragement for the Broken-Hearted Parent by Leslie J. Barner
Hit By a Ton of Bricks by John Vawter
Holding On to Hope by Nancy Guthrie
How to Pray for Lost Loved Ones by Dutch Sheets
Loving A Prodigal by H. Norman Wright
Moments for Families with Prodigals by Robert J. Morgan (daily devotionals written by the parent of a prodigal)
Parents in Pain by John White
Parents with Broken Hearts by William Coleman
Parenting Prodigals by Phil Waldrep
Books by Stormie Omartian: 1) The Power of a Praying Parent, 2) The Power of Praying for Your Adult Child, and 3) Just Enough Light for the Step I’m On
Prayers from a Mom’s Heart by Fern Nichols
Praying Prodigals Home by Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock
Praying Your Prodigal Home: Unleashing God’s Power to Set Your Loved One Free by Richard Burr
Purpose for the Pain by Renee Yohe (this one may help your child; a collection of poetic journal entries over a 4 year period chronicling her addiction and depression into the early stages of recovery; not recommended for younger readers due to some language and content) Available at http://www.districtlines.com
Reclaiming Surrendered Ground by Jim Logan
Relief for Hurting Parents by Buddy Scott
Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children by Allison Bottke
Shattered Dreams by Larry Crabb
Surviving a Prodigal by Dick and Bonnie Crider and Steve Wamberg (This is a 13 week Bible study and great for a support group.)
The Hope of a Homecoming by Brendan O’Rourke and De’ette Sauder
Tough love by Phyllis and David York and Ted Wachtel
When Homosexuality Hits Home by Joe Dallas
When Good Kids Make Bad Choices by Elyse Fitzpatrick
The Hope of a Homecoming by Brendan O’Rourke and De’ette Sauder
THESE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS:
40 Days to Freedom by Leonora Van Arsdale
A Long Way Off by Kitti Murray
Books by Sharon Hersch (this author helps you discover your parenting style, giving practical tips on relating to and connecting with your child’s heart):
1) Mom, I Hate My Life! 2) Mom I Feel Fat! 3) Mom, Everyone Else Does! 4) Mom, Sex is No Big Deal! 5) The Last Addiction, and 6) Bravehearts
Boundaries with Teens by John Townsend
Coedependent No More by Beattie
Come Back, Barbara by C. John Miller
Courage to Change, available from Al Anon (daily readings), and other Al Anon reading material
Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by Alex and Brett Harris
Encouragement for the Broken-Hearted Parent by Leslie J. Barner
Hit By a Ton of Bricks by John Vawter
Holding On to Hope by Nancy Guthrie
How to Pray for Lost Loved Ones by Dutch Sheets
Loving A Prodigal by H. Norman Wright
Moments for Families with Prodigals by Robert J. Morgan (daily devotionals written by the parent of a prodigal)
Parents in Pain by John White
Parents with Broken Hearts by William Coleman
Parenting Prodigals by Phil Waldrep
Books by Stormie Omartian: 1) The Power of a Praying Parent, 2) The Power of Praying for Your Adult Child, and 3) Just Enough Light for the Step I’m On
Prayers from a Mom’s Heart by Fern Nichols
Praying Prodigals Home by Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock
Praying Your Prodigal Home: Unleashing God’s Power to Set Your Loved One Free by Richard Burr
Purpose for the Pain by Renee Yohe (this one may help your child; a collection of poetic journal entries over a 4 year period chronicling her addiction and depression into the early stages of recovery; not recommended for younger readers due to some language and content) Available at http://www.districtlines.com
Reclaiming Surrendered Ground by Jim Logan
Relief for Hurting Parents by Buddy Scott
Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children by Allison Bottke
Shattered Dreams by Larry Crabb
Surviving a Prodigal by Dick and Bonnie Crider and Steve Wamberg (This is a 13 week Bible study and great for a support group.)
The Hope of a Homecoming by Brendan O’Rourke and De’ette Sauder
Tough love by Phyllis and David York and Ted Wachtel
When Homosexuality Hits Home by Joe Dallas
When Good Kids Make Bad Choices by Elyse Fitzpatrick
The Hope of a Homecoming by Brendan O’Rourke and De’ette Sauder
Wild Child, Waiting Mom by Karilee Hayden
Your Prodigal Child by D. James Kennedy