Dawn R. Ward
Recommended Reading to Help Your On Your Journey
There is not enough space here to include every helpful book I've come across on this journey, but these are some biblically sound faith-based books I have found to be a source of wisdom and encouragement on my journey.
Faith-Based Books for
Families of Struggling Loved Ones
​Additional Books
Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave by Edward T. Welch
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Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
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Christian Families in Recovery: A Guide for Addiction, Recovery & Intervention by Robert Tucker and Stephanie Tucker
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Counting Spoons: A Memoir of Heroin, Heartache, and Hope
by Kathryn Mae Inman
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Cross Addicted: Breaking Free From Family Trauma and Addiction by Paula Jauch
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Freedom from Addiction by Neil T. Anderson and Mike & Julia Quarles
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Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TerKeurst
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Jesus and the Addict by Dr. Pam Morris
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Letting Go: Rugged Love for Wayward Souls by Dave Harvey and Paul Gilbert
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Loving a Prodigal: A Survival Guide for Parents of Rebellious Children
by H. Normal Wright
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Moments of Clarity: Wisdom from the Father of Prodigal by Tom Yohe
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Prayers for Prodigals: 90 Days of Prayer for Your Child by James Banks
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Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children: Trusting God with the Ones You Love by Jodie Berndt
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Praying Your Prodigal Home: Unleashing God's Power to Set Your Loved Ones Free by Richard A. Burr
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Prodigals and Those Who Love Them by Ruth Bell Graham
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Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children by Allison Bottke & Carol Kent
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Sexpectations: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Healthy Relationships by Barb Winters
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Still Standing After All the Tears by Valerie Silveira
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Still Standing After All the Tears Workbook: Faith in the Battle Edition by Valerie Silveira and Dawn R. Ward
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Son Down, Son Up: How One Mother Battled Her Son's Addiction, Found Hope, and Survived by Brenda Seals
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The Heart of Addiction: A Biblical Perspective by Mark E. Shaw
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The Hope of a Homecoming: Entrusting Your Prodigal to a Sovereign God by Brendan O'Rourke, PH.D. and DeEtte Sauer
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The Parent's Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal
by Laine Lawson Craft
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The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children by Stormie OMartian
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When You Love a Prodigal: 90 Days of Grace for the Wilderness
by Judy Douglass
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You Are Not Alone: Hope for Hurting Parents of Troubled Kids
by Dena Yohe
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