Even in Our Darkness

A Story of Beauty in a Broken Life

By: Jack S. Deere

Narrated by: Jack Deere

"I am the descendant of drinkers and drifters better at passing on their love for the bottle than family history..." Prepare yourself for an unvarnished, harrowing look at one Christian's life.

A powerful memoir of knowing and being known by God through the pain of loss, tragedy, and brokenness—Even in Our Darkness explores what it means to fend off doubt and despair, even in the most painful trials.

Jack Deere tells the true story of his life growing up near Fort Worth, Texas in the 1950's and the disintegration of his family following his father's suicide. Despite his difficult childhood and an inclination toward the depression that had crushed his parents, Deere describes how he began to wrestle with Christianity and how "God was...slipping in through the crack of an open wound."

In his mid-twenties, Jack rose to fame and success as a leading scholar, popular speaker, and bestselling author. But despite being rescued and exalted, Jack was devastated in the years that followed, losing his troubled son to suicide and his wife to alcoholism. Only then did he fully face his own addictions, surrender control, and experience true healing.

An authentic story of the Christian life, Even in Our Darkness is like following an experienced guide through a barren country. Like many believers, Deere has had experiences that nearly destroyed him, and he was shown, by grace, how to overcome life's disappointments and learn to hear God speak in unbelievable ways, despite the darkness that surrounds us.

"Unmasked, unsettling, and unforgettable . . . this will change the landscape of your soul." —Ann Voskamp, bestselling author of The Broken Way and One Thousand Gifts.

A staggeringly honest account

Jack's memoir will take you on a ride that will steal your breath and return it at seemingly the last possible moment. You may laugh, you will probably cry, and the Lord God will be praised as you read it.

Transparent life story with God's presence

Listening to the narrator's was like listening to a friend share their life story. I appreciated the transparency and details of Jack and Lisa God story of their life. God is so faithful and good.

Encouraging

Perseverance, faithfulness and the power of God are all on display in this book. Really appreciate the candor and humility it too to to write and then perform this work. Thank you.

From Heart to Heart

Jack's open heart and disarming candor have touched my heart with truth and tenderness. Truth in Jack's relentless exposure of the issues of his heart which resonates with those in my heart. Tenderness in the freedom of condemnation and the strength of our Father's Love . Very well done.

Wow

Our God is so precious. Thank you Jack for sharing your life with this broken person. Alcoholism has ravaged my life and by the grace of God alone I have not had a drink in 13 years. Jack your honesty has caused me great introspection as I find myself hiding behind other addictive behavior thinking my cloak of religiosity will conceal my thoughts of a shame riddled wasted life. Your book has allowed our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to chip away that hardened exterior. God bless you Jackie Deere.