Title: The Chrysalis Caretaker
By: David P. Smith, MD
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars
The Chrysalis Caretaker represents the metaphor of a butterfly becoming mature in its cocoon. The butterfly is vulnerable in the cocoon, and the book points to a caretaker who watches over this vulnerable transition into becoming a free-flying winged butterfly. David P. Smith, MD is a talented writer that speaks to the readers about the choices and moorings that have been lost when people are not anchored in the hope of Jesus.
As a poignant collection of fictional articles tells the story of a patient named Sarah and her life experiences that led her to come in to see the doctor. Sarah has a crushed spirit manifesting as many physical ailments. The doctor listened intently, realizing that his patient was in a tender and confusing place. Not wanting to see the patient become more emotional, or leave his care without the help she needs, the doctor sits back intently listening to Sarah’s explanation of her current condition. She starts at the beginning with the meeting of Frank and Julia, her parents in the 1930’s during the depression. Each story reveals family, choices, and effects that led to reactions and circumstances some would want, and others that leave scars on one’s soul.
Each article delves into the human condition, living and surviving in this world, and tragedies that can take place that lead one to despair, as he also mentions mountaintop experiences that bring joy and happiness. Carefully, crafting each story, he sheds light on the importance of faith, having our faith tested to be stronger to carry us through the storms of life, as one can lose faith that has not been tested. This is an insightful and engaging read, as we see Sarah’s life, her current condition, and the condition of the soul with and without Jesus, who is our hope.
This fictional book makes one reflect on one’s past experiences that relate to readers that there is One who never leaves us - His name is Jesus. A well-written exposé of life and the tragedies that come, yet we are not without hope. Inspiring, readers are encouraged to put their hope in Jesus to get them through the up-and-downs of life that will inevitably come.
Sprinkled with Scripture, the stories tell an uplifting tale of how one gets through life amid mistakes and misfortunes ~ Highly recommended as an entertaining read that is deeply reflective.
You may get your copy of The Chrysalis Caretaker at Amazon and in Kindle as a download.
