alent issue in our society today, with many struggling in their search for healing. While people suffering with mental illness may feel hopeless, there are people who care and methods to overcome negative feelings. Through revitalizing your spiritual walk and enacting a positive change, you can discover the path to freedom. Breaking the Bonds of Mental Illness: A Spiritual Awakening by Tamra G. Tharp, RN is a guidebook that shows readers the ins and outs of mental illness, highlighting its effects on our bodies, minds, hearts, and even souls. Nurturing these facets of our being by understanding how to effectively balance each through meditation, reflection, acceptance, and living in the Word of God will cause the pain and suffering to be released, welcoming joy, peace, and fulfillment. With almost thirty years of nursing experience in behavioral health as well as being raised by a minister, Tamra's expertise and faith allows her to give detailed insight into the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of mental illness. In her own journey, she has faced grueling challenges, but the Lord has never forsaken her, and she hopes readers will realize the transformative shift that can happen in their lives if they welcome God's presence and love. Tamra G. Tharp, RN, is the eldest of four children and had a Southern Baptist upbringing in Texas. Known as the black sheep in her family, Tamra always "dances to her own tune." Along with being a dedicated nurse, she is also a devoted Christian who believes in the power of agape love in all aspects of life. She and her husband, Tex, have three grown children as well as a newly growing ministry, Redemptive Resources Outreach Ministr