In this informative memoir the author recalls her horrific experience with postnatal depression. For Smith, the key to regaining her sanity was rediscovering love through her husband and children. Dredging up candid memories and experiences not previously revealed to her closest family, friends, or health professionals, the story unfolds through her personal diaries, theatrical writings and narratives. Published by Radcliffe Publishing, UK, and distributed in the US by BookMasters. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

At one time or another, every Christian goes through a period which is referred to as a 'desert experience'?a time when they feel forsaken by God, in doubt about what God would have them do, a period of darkness of the soul. Many, during those times, feel they are alone in this experience, but this thought-provoking book shows readers that they are not alone?that in fact, many well-known Christians have been there also. Featuring personal testimonies from each contributor, The Desert Experience offers readers encouragement and valuable lessons from those who have made it through the 'desert'?lessons of hope, humility, goodwill, and the sovereignty of God?all lessons necessary for the maturing of a Christian.

Il piccolo punto o mezzo punto è una tecnica di ricamo più semplice del punto croce che sta tornando in voga anche nel nostro paese. Molto diffuse nei paesi anglosassoni, le realizzazioni vengono presentate nel volume 'ambientate' cioè collocate all'interno della casa, inserite nell'arredamento. Di ogni soggetto ricamato viene fornita la schematura a simboli con la codifica dei colori da impiegare.