He Never Let Go: A Journey Through Pain and Redemption

Scott Coleman

Hey everyone, welcome back to The Reading Lane, where stories come alive and linger long after the final chapter. I’m Scott Coleman...

Kristen Reimer

...and I’m Kristen Reimer, and today we’re unpacking a deeply moving and soul-stirring book titled He Never Let Go by Pam Good. I’m just going to say it: this one reached into the deepest corners of my heart. It’s more than a book—it’s an encounter.

Scott Coleman

Yeah, it’s raw, it’s vulnerable, and it’s filled with the kind of honesty that’s hard to find. Pam invites us into the pain and beauty of her story with such courage. From her mother’s devastating battle with schizophrenia to being abandoned as a child and later dealing with the ripple effects in her own marriage and parenting—it’s a lot. But it’s also infused with grace at every turn.

Kristen Reimer

What stood out to me is that this isn’t some tidy, “wrapped-in-a-bow” story. It’s messy, like life really is. And yet it’s saturated with hope. You feel Pam clawing her way toward the light, not with bitterness, but with a fierce hunger for healing and truth. Her resilience is breathtaking.

Scott Coleman

Totally. There’s one particular chapter—she’s at her absolute breaking point, sobbing on the floor, crying out for God to take her because the pain just feels too much. I had to stop reading for a moment—it was that intense. But then, when you read about her experience at Bible camp—the calm, the presence of Jesus meeting her in her brokenness—it’s like the whole story tilts toward redemption.

Kristen Reimer

That moment is holy. Honestly, it reminded me of the way God shows up not always in the thunder but in the whisper. Pam’s writing captures that so gently. You don’t just read her story—you feel it. The loneliness. The longing. And then, peace.

Scott Coleman

It’s such a journey. And beyond her personal healing, I was struck by her insight into mental illness—especially within Christian families. It’s not something we talk about enough. Pam doesn’t offer easy answers, but she does offer a way forward—with compassion, with truth, and with Jesus right in the center.

Kristen Reimer

Yes—and the title says it all. He Never Let Go. No matter how far she drifted, no matter how broken she felt—God was there. Her faith isn’t performative; it’s lived-in. It’s bruised and beautiful and real. That’s the kind of faith that speaks to people today.

Scott Coleman

And it’s also a reminder that trauma doesn’t disqualify us—it equips us. Pam now helps others heal, using her story as a platform of grace. You sense that every page was written not just for her own healing, but for the reader’s too.

Kristen Reimer

Exactly. It’s for the woman still carrying shame. It’s for the person who grew up never feeling “enough.” It’s for the adult trying to parent without a model. This book is a lifeline. I honestly believe it will help restore marriages, renew faith, and bring deep emotional healing.

Scott Coleman

Couldn’t agree more. And listen, friends—if you lead a women’s ministry, a counseling group, or just want a raw, redemptive read—this book belongs in your hands. And your heart.

Kristen Reimer

Yeah, I completely agree with you Scott. But, before we wrap, let’s just take a moment to talk about Pam Good herself. Because wow—what a woman. From the outside, you’d never guess the battles she was fighting. She was the one who had it all together—working twice as hard, running twice as fast, always showing up polished and strong. But behind all that? A heart carrying decades of silent pain.

Scott Coleman

Yes—and that contrast is part of what makes this memoir so powerful. Pam grew up in chaos—raised by a mother suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. She learned early on how to mask pain, how to stay small, how to chase perfection just to feel like she mattered. But underneath, she was just trying to survive. And eventually, all those coping mechanisms—perfectionism, silence, people-pleasing—they begin to break down.

Kristen Reimer

You feel the weight of her unraveling, but you also witness the beauty of her surrender. This isn’t a self-help book. It’s a soul-help story. Pam doesn’t just tell us she was hurting—she brings us into it. Into the isolation. The rejection. The unbearable shame. And then, into the miracle—how God met her there, in her lowest place, and pulled her into the light.

Scott Coleman

She’s not writing from theory—she’s writing from a scar that’s healed. This book is for anyone who’s been keeping secrets for too long. For anyone who’s sick of just surviving. He Never Let Go is her lifeline—and now she’s throwing it to the rest of us.

Kristen Reimer

Absolutely. And I love that Pam reminds us: your darkest night doesn’t disqualify you. In fact, it may be the very place where healing begins. And Pam’s life is living proof. So here’s our official recommendation on Pam's book, He Never Let Go. We both heartily recommend to buy it. Read it. Pass it on. It’s a story of courage, of faith, and of a God who never lets go—no matter how messy our lives get. Check it out - it's available everywhere including Amazon.

Scott Coleman

Thanks for joining us on Reading Lane. And thank you, Pam Good, for sharing your story so that others might find healing in theirs.

Kristen Reimer

We’ll see you next time—until then, keep reading stories that matter.