No one is exempt from experiencing the loss of a loved one in this life; when it occurs, one is never fully prepared for the aftermath. A story of survival and acceptance, My Trail of Tears: A Message of Hope Unveiled examines author Katherine S. Hamrick’s journey of widowhood for which no amount of education or life experience could fully prepare her.

At just thirty-two-years of age, her husband, Brian Hamrick, died suddenly after a brief illness, leaving Katherine with two boys ages one and four. In this inspirational memoir, she narrates her story as she navigates her new roles as both a single parent and a widow, dealing with the reality of losing her spouse with no warning.

With photos included, My Trail of Tears depicts the hand of God at work during her time of grief and explains how God brought about the acceptance of her loss, using this time to draw nearer to Him and bless her in the process. Katherine shares her journey to show how a person can move on from experiencing tragedy to eventually being able to bring God glory again. In her detailed account of the behind-the-scenes part of her life, she shows how Christ works all things for His good purpose and how He healed her broken heart.

No one is exempt from experiencing the loss of a loved one in this life; when it occurs, one is never fully prepared for the aftermath. A story of survival and acceptance, My Trail of Tears: A Message of Hope Unveiled examines author Katherine S. Hamrick’s journey of widowhood for which no amount of education or life experience could fully prepare her.

At just thirty-two-years of age, her husband, Brian Hamrick, died suddenly after a brief illness, leaving Katherine with two boys ages one and four. In this inspirational memoir, she narrates her story as she navigates her new roles as both a single parent and a widow, dealing with the reality of losing her spouse with no warning.

With photos included, My Trail of Tears depicts the hand of God at work during her time of grief and explains how God brought about the acceptance of her loss, using this time to draw nearer to Him and bless her in the process. Katherine shares her journey to show how a person can move on from experiencing tragedy to eventually being able to bring God glory again. In her detailed account of the behind-the-scenes part of her life, she shows how Christ works all things for His good purpose and how He healed her broken heart.

Infertility is an issue that affects so many, and it is easy to lose sight of living a life for Christ in the midst of it. Those dealing with it frequently feel lonely and lost. Author Julie Lortz’s Cries from the Barren Womb reminds readers they are created wonderfully and individually—that they have unique purposes, regardless of whether or not they have children. This is a story woven deep in the fabric of Lortz’s life. Like many women, she dreamed of being a mother and was shattered to learn that would never happen. Cries from the Barren Womb recalls her journey of heartbreak, anger, frustration, and finally acceptance. After years of deep sadness and purposelessness, Lortz dug into God’s Word to see what He had to say about barrenness. She began to journal her thoughts and realized there were so many in her exact position. Now she offers strength through her story and those of others. Questions at the end of the chapters guide readers to internalize and understand their importance in God’s eyes. Many women may feel there is no hope but only despair, as Lortz once did. In Cries from the Barren Womb, they can learn, as she has, that God has a unique purpose for everyone.