Ministry Materials

Pilgrimage Toward Recovery by Darren LaBrecque is a firsthand, faith-based account and guide for individuals struggling with mental illness.
Published in 2011, the book shares the author’s personal journey, offering encouragement and spiritual direction, framing recovery as a guided, step-by-step process of healing and overcoming challenges. Key aspects of the book and the concept of a “pilgrimage to recovery” include:
 
  • Firsthand Experience: LaBrecque writes from his own experience as a sufferer of mental illness, aiming to provide authentic support.
  • Spiritual Guidance: The book highlights a journey toward recovery that was inspired by prayer and divine guidance, intended to lead readers toward healing.
  • Process of Transformation: It emphasizes that recovery is not immediate but a “pilgrimage” or journey, requiring patience, faith, and daily, step-by-step progress.
  • Actionable Direction: The book is designed to point readers in the right direction toward managing their own mental health challenges.
The book is available in both paperback and ebook formats, published by WestBow Press.