Tears in the Dark

Tears in the Dark by Mark Edwards;Joan Histon was published by Authentic Lifestyle in January 2004 and is our 14057th best seller. The ISBN for Tears in the Dark is 9781850785453.

Variously described as ‘gripping’ and ‘inspiring’ this is a dramatic tale of pain and healing. Mark Edwards was a young boy who came close to ending his life after being abandoned by his parents and spending most of his early childhood in foster homes. The story tells of Mark’s journey into adolescence, the rebellion and escapades in the children’s home, his attempts to cut his wrists and how he contemplated hurling himself under a train. His feelings of rejection led to an emotional breakdown, which resulted in psychiatric care.

The faith and love shown by an elderly pastor set Mark on the road to recovery; the reader sees the remarkable transformation from psychiatric patient to father, husband and priest.

This is a book with great potential for ministering to people with disturbed backgrounds, those with a children's home background and those trying to lose unwanted memories

Father Mark Edwards is a minister in Lancashire. Jill Histon is a writer, trained counsellor and Methodist Local preacher. She has written books, short stories and occasional newspaper articles.