In Search of Love

Shannon's earliest memory from her childhood isn't a happy one about a birthday party a holiday celebration or a family trip. It's a memory from when she was nine years old; her face stung from the hand that struck her and she felt her mouth fill with blood. In <i>In Search of Love</i> author Shannon M. Paddock describes the abuse she suffered at the hands of her parents while describing her search for love. At a young age Shannon was sure God had abandoned her.<P> This memoir describes that search for love and how it led her down the path of drugs alcohol and sex. After a failed suicide attempt Shannon realized she had been searching in the wrong places and looking to the wrong people to bring her the love peace and acceptance for which she longed. She found God through Jesus Christ and was given all of His unconditional and unfailing love.<p> <i>In Search of Love</i> an inspirational and thought-provoking memoir conveys the message that hope and healing is possible.