Crazy Has A Name: A Novel Inspired by True Events($14.99Value)

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Tormented by voices and fractured childhood memories, Danny’s adult life is a storm he can’t outrun. As a cynical Christian, he lives with the secret of the others inside his head, convinced he is trapped in his diagnosis. Coming face-to-face with the foster system that harmed him, he fights to cling to his self-reliant logic and doubt-ridden faith. Will Danny open the darkest pieces of his past to the only one who can bring total freedom? Part tough narrative, part tender prayer, Crazy Has A Name offers a gritty, moving look at one man's supernatural journey out of clinically diagnosed dissociative identity disorder and into complete mental and spiritual freedom. Inspired by true events. Trigger warning: Contains descriptions of traumatic childhood abuse. Reader discretion advised. Crazy has a name, and often that name is trauma. Readers who appreciate the education of Bessel van der Kolk's "The Body Keeps the Score" and the faith-building testimony of Joyce Smith's "Breakthrough: The Miraculous True Story" will find this book just as eye-opening and inspiring. This book was a finalist in the 2024 American Christian Fiction Writers of Virginia "Crown Award" for outstanding unpublished Christian fiction. "Crazy Has A Name" is inspired by a true story. This book is remarkable in its compassion for childhood trauma , and its use of biblical references to explore a kind and compassionate God who would never hurt his children to create a meaningful life. Anyone who has ever felt abandoned by God or who has felt pain in the script that they believe has been written will find healing and relief among these pages. Danny's story is not only an inspiration, it's a balm for the wounded heart. ~Nicci Attfield, Reedsy Discovery " Gripping. Powerful. Captivating. Crazy Has a Name is a refreshing look at the heart of those suffering most deeply with mental health. I cried for Danny, sobbed with him, and rejoiced at his redemption. A must-read story by Nanci Lamborn. She's an author to watch !" ~Tara Johnson, Tyndale House author, Christy and Carol award finalist for Engraved on the Heart "Crazy Has A Name" is a poignant and deeply compelling novel that masterfully blends Christian Fiction with biographical elements. Inspired by actual events, Lamborn vividly brings to life the harrowing journey of Danny—a man shaped by trauma and transformed through unyielding hope, grace, and healing. With profound authenticity, the narrative immerses readers in a tale of resilience, faith, and redemption, delivering a story that is both heart-wrenching and deeply inspiring. ~Chicka Elloy, Publisher, Canton City Lifestyle "There's no cure..." After years of wondering if he was crazy, Danny finally realizes the "others" he alone can see and hear are separate identities caused by trauma in his childhood--dissociative identity disorder. No cure. Pulled out of the maelstrom of abuse, neglect, and crime, Danny Pierce accepts Jesus as his Savior and functions as husband, father, and high school counselor. But the healing is only beginning; some psychological shrapnel cannot be removed all at once. When his childhood abuser's life falls in his hands, Danny must make a choice. He will live with those consequences forever. Author Nanci Lamborn weaves a tale showing how God can bring beauty from ashes. Filled with the redeeming power of forgiveness, Crazy Has a Name shows the reality of trauma, yet the far greater reality of amazing grace . ~Ariel Keith, Editor, Scarlett Quill With this book, I feel Nanci shows us her writing chops , vividly creating an awesome backdrop for such a miraculous testimony as the deliverance this wonderful man, Danny received! Nanci weaves almost a horror novella describing the horrifying life that this man lived through at the mercy of such horrible fiends. But all the time we see the clear intent of Jesus and His wonderful love reaching out to rescue this man from his horrifying life and ordeal through the riches of His kindness. Nanci writes in such a way that paints a vivid picture of the horrors Danny experienced yet introducing us to the magnificence of Jesus Christ's delivering power to wash us of our past trauma. An amazing testimony and great book ! ~Marc Lawson, Pastor and Founder, VALOR Center Church, Author of The 166 Lifestyle and four other books This book is not for the faint of heart. It's for readers who can handle heavy topics like trauma, neglect, and the complexities of mental health, all through the lens of faith. If you're into Christian contemporary fiction with a raw edge and don't mind grappling with some tough truths , Crazy Has a Name will grip you from start to finish. 5 stars. ~Thomas Anderson, Editor in Chief, Literary Titan