Turning Blue to Blue

Anderson pens raw, relatable story of persevering in her battle with depression

New Xulon Title: Healing through Christ, How Art Played a Part

Anderson pens raw, relatable story of persevering in her battle with depression

2013-08-31

MAITLAND, FL— In her new book, Turning Blue to Blue- How God Used Art to Lift My Depression ($11.99, paperback, 9781626979604; $5.99, e-book, 9781626979611) Kartika R. Anderson tackles the stigma associated with depression, medication and suicidal ideations. The author’s mission is to bring clarity and even compassion to her readers regarding those—family members or even themselves—suffering from these conditions.

There various movements working to reduce the stigma of mental illness and save lives: iFRED, TWLOHA, NAMI… [However] I’m willing to become the face of female depression and be unapologetic about the role Christ has played in my healing,” states the author.

Of her expertise, the author expresses: “The book is my story. I had so many questions about how I wound up in my dark place this time, and how to get out and stay out of the darkness for good. There also were questions from co-workers, friends and family. I started writing the questions down and more importantly the answers that came to me in therapy, prayer or [in] the shower.”

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Communications, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 8,000 titles published to date. Retailers may order Turning Blue to Blue through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. The book is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

 

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