Crystal Lies
Crystal Lies
Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
-Lisa Samson, author of The Church Ladies and Tiger Lillie "As an addiction specialist, I was moved by Crystal Lies. With great confidence, I can say that Melody Carlson's story will enlighten, encourage, and empower you. Read this book; walk through its pages toward healthy God-directed relationships."
-Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D., Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Counseling & Health Resources, Inc. "An honest, doesn't-pull-any-punches, look at the reality of addiction and codependency in Christian families. Told in Carlson's adept style, this is a novel that will lead readers into the light of a powerful God who stands firm and loves beyond all measure and who delights in meeting His children inside the world's most impenetrable, convoluted issues. I found myself praying Carlson's prayers over my own children as I lay in bed. Read, enjoy, and-most important-pass this along to everyone you know who is struggling with addiction."
-Deborah Bedford, author of If I Had You, Just Between Us and When You Believe
"'Crystallize: to coat with sugar. To give a definite and permanent form.' So says the American Heritage Dictionary. Melody Carlson's Crystal Lies creates a permanent image of a family in pain and the various ways they chose to sugar coat their lives rather than face it. We are this family, whether touched by methamphetamine use, alcohol addiction, super-perfection and adultery or not. We are this family because we avoid, separate, pretend blindness, live inside fogs of drugs or denial because to face the pain alone is just too great. What Melody reveals through her crisp yet tender words is that we are not alone even when we separate ourselves. God has chosen to bring each of us closer. We are given the gift of hope and the definite and permanent form of God's love to take us through the lies, the pain and disappointment into a steadied peace. Melody's Crystal Lies is brilliant. Her best."
-Jane Kirkpatrick, award-winning author of The Tender Ties series "Melody Carlson knows addiction is an issue that affects not only addicts, but their families, their friends, their associates. And she shows that, when the addict is a believer, addiction affects the body of Christ. Crystal Lies is a wonderful lesson, taught the way Jesus taught-in story. I recommend it especially to those of us who have thought we were being charitable when we looked at those marginalized by addiction and thought, 'There but for the grace of God go I.' Carlson's highly personable prose puts that viewpoint on its ear, and teaches us to see it as, 'Here we are together, in need of God's grace.' Crystal Lies is clearly truth-revealed in fiction."
- Tom Morrisey, author of Yucatan Deep and Turn Four
"Crystal Lies pulls no punches about the emotional devastation caused by addictions, and yet offers beautiful, accessible hope. Having been through the turmoil of addictive behavior in my own family, I wept with both the agony and the joy of what I read. Don't miss this book!"
- Janelle Burnham Schneider, author of "From Carriage to Marriage" in the Brides for a Bit anthology and "A Distant Love" in the Christmas Duty anthology
About the Author
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Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
-Lisa Samson, author of The Church Ladies and Tiger Lillie "As an addiction specialist, I was moved by Crystal Lies. With great confidence, I can say that Melody Carlson's story will enlighten, encourage, and empower you. Read this book; walk through its pages toward healthy God-directed relationships."
-Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D., Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Counseling & Health Resources, Inc. "An honest, doesn't-pull-any-punches, look at the reality of addiction and codependency in Christian families. Told in Carlson's adept style, this is a novel that will lead readers into the light of a powerful God who stands firm and loves beyond all measure and who delights in meeting His children inside the world's most impenetrable, convoluted issues. I found myself praying Carlson's prayers over my own children as I lay in bed. Read, enjoy, and-most important-pass this along to everyone you know who is struggling with addiction."
-Deborah Bedford, author of If I Had You, Just Between Us and When You Believe
"'Crystallize: to coat with sugar. To give a definite and permanent form.' So says the American Heritage Dictionary. Melody Carlson's Crystal Lies creates a permanent image of a family in pain and the various ways they chose to sugar coat their lives rather than face it. We are this family, whether touched by methamphetamine use, alcohol addiction, super-perfection and adultery or not. We are this family because we avoid, separate, pretend blindness, live inside fogs of drugs or denial because to face the pain alone is just too great. What Melody reveals through her crisp yet tender words is that we are not alone even when we separate ourselves. God has chosen to bring each of us closer. We are given the gift of hope and the definite and permanent form of God's love to take us through the lies, the pain and disappointment into a steadied peace. Melody's Crystal Lies is brilliant. Her best."
-Jane Kirkpatrick, award-winning author of The Tender Ties series "Melody Carlson knows addiction is an issue that affects not only addicts, but their families, their friends, their associates. And she shows that, when the addict is a believer, addiction affects the body of Christ. Crystal Lies is a wonderful lesson, taught the way Jesus taught-in story. I recommend it especially to those of us who have thought we were being charitable when we looked at those marginalized by addiction and thought, 'There but for the grace of God go I.' Carlson's highly personable prose puts that viewpoint on its ear, and teaches us to see it as, 'Here we are together, in need of God's grace.' Crystal Lies is clearly truth-revealed in fiction."
- Tom Morrisey, author of Yucatan Deep and Turn Four
"Crystal Lies pulls no punches about the emotional devastation caused by addictions, and yet offers beautiful, accessible hope. Having been through the turmoil of addictive behavior in my own family, I wept with both the agony and the joy of what I read. Don't miss this book!"
- Janelle Burnham Schneider, author of "From Carriage to Marriage" in the Brides for a Bit anthology and "A Distant Love" in the Christmas Duty anthology
About the Author
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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