Flashback Artist: The remarkable true story of one woman’s life and spiritual journey

Lisa L. Everly
AuthorHouse (2008)
ISBN 9781434372291
Reviewed by Danelle Drake for Reader Views (9/08)

Beginning at an early age Lisa L. Everly was very aware of her surroundings and realized the gift’s she possessed.  This thought-provoking book insists that you look at everything good in your life and dissect how it came to fruition.  Lisa brings to light that ultimately each individual is responsible for their own person. 

Being the consummate caregiver Lisa experienced many situations where she ignored her personal need to care for the needs of others.  As she tried to resolve their lives, their situations, to make them secure and whole and happy she herself suffered and became engulfed with depression.  Being bitter was not beneficial to anyone and Lisa’s inner strength brought her out.

Confronted with demons, sexual abuse, and family unable to assist because they were troubled themselves, Lisa looked deep within herself to mend her mind and broken body.  Using art as her outlet, Lisa creates beautiful pieces given thru her very soul.  As Lisa heals her works speak to others.

Thru Lisa’s flashbacks we experience how life is for a challenged lesbian on her search for peace in a lifetime of abuse and turmoil.  Quoting Lisa, “For once, I only have myself to take care of, and I’m feeling better every day.  Even when I have a bad day, I only have my own bad day to deal with – and not everyone else’s.  That makes my life a lot easier, and it’s also easier to get back up when I fall down.  God’s lessons of forgiveness, and turning my anger and pain over to him, saved my life, my spirit and my sanity.  I still live what I call a strange yet remarkable life.” 

As told in “Flashback Artist,” Lisa had to look back over her lifetime and give up trying to fix things herself and turn it all over to a higher power to get the complete healing she was searching for.  When Lisa realized this was her all God wanted she was able to follow thru and following his guidance.

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