“Struck by Lightning” by Debbie Gill is a well-written and honest account of the author’s life challenges — including low self-esteem, addiction, and relationships — leading to in an intense spiritual quest and reawakening. Though her early addiction problems, losses, and doomed relationships were like lightning strikes, she also suffered a literal lightning strike that left her with periodic physical symptoms. Determined to overcome addiction and heal her life, Debbie completed a successful rehabilitation program in 2000 and emerged with a commitment to a spiritual quest, embracing faith and learning from life’s many signs and coincidences. In the process, she used principles from AA and multiple programs of various spiritual mentors. The book is fast-paced and suspenseful, keeping the reader rooting for Debbie. There are twists and turns along the way, surprises, serendipitous events, and remarkable coincidences. By the end of the book, she has found peace and self-esteem, now equipped to handle future lightning strikes of any kind. “Struck by Lightning” is sure to inspire hope for others seeking similar changes. Debbie has included an extensive bibliography to help them in their quests.
JEAN YOUKERS