Lost in the Middle: Midlife and the Grace of God -Paul David Tripp Publisher: Shepherd Press (2004) One day you wake up and realize life didn't turn out the way you thought it would; your house is empty or it was supposed to be, your health took an unexpected turn, your job was eliminated or your marriage is more of a mystery than ever.
 Midlife can be a real eye opener with not such a great view.
Lost in the Middle addresses those feelings of failure, disappointment and even fear.
  The book uses real life personal stories of those who have reached midlife and found themselves to be lost or at least surprised.
 The author says, "Our decisions and reactions during midlife are not controlled by the situational, relational, or physical struggles that come our way, but by the heart that we bring to these things.
"  Lost in the Middle is not just for those in midlife but should be read by adults of all ages.
 It challenges us to use the right biblical values and principles not just after we find ourselves in midlife but all along the way.
 At 49 I found myself going through 4 out of 5 of the "major life events" on stress study lists.
 I had never felt more lost even though my walk with the Lord has been strong for many years.
 After the shock wore off, this book helped to put it all in perspective.
 I strongly recommend the book to those approaching or going through midlife and to those who are going through a personal crisis.