An Empty Cup

Despite the love and respect she finds in her new marriage, Rosanna soon learns that juggling the demands of her family and church community is more than she can handle. But after her first husband's untimely death, she gets a second chance with Reuben Troyer, a godly man who welcomes Rosanna and her two children into his life. Amish woman Rosanna Zook lost her self-confidence within the confines of a loveless and abusive marriage. For a woman who has spent her life giving, will Rosanna finally be able to let go and receive?. When Rosanna becomes ill, she is forced to confront a hard truth: One empty cup cannot fill another. In the years spent quietly dealing with her burdens and dutifully caring for others, she forgot her sense of self and ability to feel

This is not a bad read, but fairly slow getting a reader's attention This is not a bad read, but fairly slow getting a reader's attention. Characters are naive to me, but not simple. The book has a good feeling but seems insubstantial as it addresses its topic of a woman who tried to please everyone. It was obvious from the start who was going to be trouble. A creative ending turns the situation to "it's all for the best" and . Loved it I generally read before bed, but I had started, An Empty Cup earlier in the day while on a day trip and settled down before bed to read a bit more, but I could not put the book down, as a person who does have depression I was drawn in and related to Rosanna. I will read some of Ms. Prices books.. An Empty Cup Linda Knott A well written story. However, it was difficult to get into as it seemed to be very dark. I had to force myself to keep reading in hopes it would pick up, at least brighten a bit here and there. It took to the 18th chapter (about 80 percent through the book) before daylight started showing.This story deals with depression. Depression with two characters, bein