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One in four people will experience mental health difficulties a year, one in fivehas suicidal thoughts, and one in six children are sexually abused. In The Powerof Prayer and Paracetamol, author Evelyn Hope narrates her story to help othersfeel less alone and to realise their godly worth. She seeks to alleviate the pain andsorrow that arises from different life experiences. Hope communicates there islight among the darkness.This memoir follows Hope through a challenging childhood, difficult relationships,anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, complex post-traumatic stressdisorder from childhood sexual abuse, general eating difficulties, and AnorexiaNervosa. Hope shares how identity in Christ helped set her free, allowing her tonot only survive but to live life with hope and true joy.The Power of Prayer and Paracetamol not only tells Hope’s personal story, but alsooffers resources and a reading list to provide additional support. It encourages thosestruggling with mental health issues to reach out and ask for help, emphasisingthat all are important and loved.