God Gave Me Diarrhea

9/24/2024

An Unlikely and Not-So-Funny Path to Redemption

Does God call us to difficult paths in order to transform us?

When Ann said yes to bringing two young foster boys into her home, she had no idea what a long haul she was signing up for. After two difficult pregnancies, Ann chooses to open her home to two foster boys who eventually became eligible for adoption. Raising them alongside her biological children, their paths become conjoined forever—riddled with constant behavior issues from one and health issues for the other.

Suddenly at age 27, the oldest son needs to return home after suffering a catastrophic brain injury. Ann becomes his caretaker and is faced with the hardest questions in her life. She throws up desperate pleas, unsure if the God she has believed in her whole life will hear her. In the process, love changes everything, and she comes face to face with the younger prodigal son who swore her out of his life. When all her life plans come suddenly to a halt, will God find her in the mire?

A journey rich in growth, truth, and forgiveness with a dab of humor, this compelling story will leave readers with a tear in their eye and hope in their heart.


What Readers are Saying...


"In God Gave Me Diarrhea you mourn with Ann, you grow with Ann, and you smile with Ann. It captures the audience and holds it all the way through… These pages will serve as a beacon of light for caregivers." — Lynn H.

"Wow! What a story of superheroes and a God who is always there. These heroes do not wear capes. Instead, the heroes are parents, friends, and total strangers whose super powers are unconditional love and faith in a God whose love never ends. A perfect read for anyone looking for hope and encouragement." — Chris K.

"This is a powerful book about hope. Through difficult life events a family struggles to find healing, redemption and reconciliation. Readers will love walking alongside this family and clinging to hope in their own story." — Dave M.

"Rachel Young’s deeply personal and inspirational account will leave you reflecting on your own faith journey and the surprising ways in which God can work through even the most challenging circumstances." — Garrett A.

"What a beautiful story of sacrifice, love, and growth. Well conceived and carefully written, at times shocking and raw, and with characters to really care about, the book was hard to put down. Thank you, Rachel, for making your own sacrifices to bring this inspiring story to the world." — Mary C.