Johnny the Gecko Did Not Die in Vain:: Essays on Faith, Life, and a Hapless Lizard

Life can be hard; struggles and pain cause us to grieve, question and sometimes even wallow. Author Ellen Topness addresses these issues and her personal attempts at overcoming the tendency to become stuck in these dark places. Her essays are honest, vulnerable, gently self-deprecating, and often humorous. The book reminds readers they are not alone in their questions, inadequacies, and doubts. Ultimately, it inspires and encourages the reader to perseverance and faith for the journey that is life.