Now an Amazon bestseller, Unmasking the Prodigal Daughter is a heartfelt poetry collection by Asian Australian writer, Heidi Tai.
In her debut book, Heidi gives voice to the wounds that led to her prodigal past of lust, dishonesty, bitterness, and futility. Featuring 100 original poems, prose, and prayers; this book weaves together a poignant story of rebellion to redemption, and God’s power to heal childhood wounds and intergenerational trauma.
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What can readers expect from this book?
- 100 original poems, prose & prayers on topics such as identity, shame, love, family, and healing
- Heartfelt and hope-filled illustrations from Heidi’s 4 year old daughter, Talitha
- A vulnerable exploration of personal and intergenerational trauma in light of God’s healing power and grace
- Accountability and an ongoing story of a prodigal’s journey of repentance and faith
- An invitation to the reader to reflect on their own lives with honesty and compassion, in light of God’s abundant love.
Who would benefit from this book?
This book was published from a heart of compassion for prodigal sons and daughters, and for anyone who has ever felt:
- unwelcome or judged at church: “I’m too bad to belong here.”
- unworthy, unclean, or unloved by God: “God could never love someone like me.”
- anger or mistrust towards a God who claims to be ‘good’: “How can a good God allow this?”
- stuck in family conflict due to cultural differences (East vs. West) or intergenerational trauma
- a desire to grow and change but not knowing where to start
- alone in their grief when people at church seem so joyful and perfect
- frustration over ‘big sins’ or personal issues that are too taboo to address
- heartbreak, confusion, or impatience towards a Prodigal you love and care about
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