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*Lisa is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse, advocate, spiritual director, writer, and speaker who brings the light of hope into dark places. She found herself on the other side of the hospital bed, uncertain whether her fifteen-year-old daughter would survive a devastating traumatic brain injury. Years later, when her daughter had recovered capacities beyond most doctors’ expectations, Lisa set out to keep her promise to God to write their story and offer hope and help to others facing the hard and the hurt in her book Severed Sacredness: The Miraculous Journey of Jessie Boone.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Severed Sacredness: The Miraculous Journey of Jessie Boone by Lisa Boone is a deeply moving memoir about trauma, faith, and resilience. When Lisa’s fifteen-year-old daughter, Jessie, suffers a traumatic brain injury in a skiing accident, life as she knew it changes forever. We follow the story as she's tossed into a world of medical uncertainty, rehabilitation, and all the emotional problems that come with health and family struggles. Lisa shares the raw, heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring journey of nearly losing and fighting to save her child. Through the strength of faith, the support of a loving community, and sheer perseverance, she discovers hope even in the darkest moments. The book blends the harsh realities of medical trauma with the emotional depth of a family’s struggle, creating a story that is as informative as it is profoundly uplifting.
Lisa Boone’s storytelling is unflinchingly honest, allowing readers to experience every moment of devastation, fear, and triumph alongside her. Her ability to articulate the full spectrum of emotions—from grief and frustration to gratitude and grace—makes this memoir not just a personal testimony but a source of comfort and guidance for anyone navigating trauma or loss. What struck me most was her ability to find moments of light amid the pain, but she was also totally honest about that pain and never sugar-coated or made less of it. The book also provides a nuanced look at the healthcare system, highlighting both the lifesaving work of medical professionals and the crucial role of patient advocacy. Beyond the personal story, the memoir also explores the power of community and the big impact collective care can have in times of crisis, whether that comes from your religious groups, family, or friend groups. Boone’s reflections on how people showed up for her family offer a moving blueprint for supporting others in their most vulnerable moments. Overall, Severed Sacredness is a highly recommended heartbreaking, and inspiring read, offering hope in the power of love to conquer life’s most unimaginable challenges.
