These women authors already hold a special place in my heart with their amazing books: Camy Tang with her Sushi series, Melody Carlson with her teen series, and Trish Perry with her chick lit.
With the addition of a transparent and gripping story in Pearl Girls, I'm a forever fan. Pearl Girls is a compilation of stories by women encountering grit and experiencing grace. More than that, it's about real women tackling real issues head on.
When I first opened the book, I immediately went through the amazing list of contributing authors, the likes of Debbie Macomber, Robin Jones Gunn, and Michelle McKinney Hammond. Not to mention the ones above. That barely scratches the surface of everyone who is included.
The real value is in their stories. I'd like to highlight 3 that touched me…
Camy Tang—Good for Us
It's not until later that we recognize the value of our pain and trials. Racism, cruelty and tension typified Camy's college years. It wasn't until much later that she transformed her pain into a successful series of novels with a decidedly ethnic focus. What a turn of events!
Melody Carlson—Embrace Your Life
Like so many of us, Melody dreamt of the white picket fence and perfect family. What she got was two teenage boys struggling with drug addiction and mental issues. Not what she signed up for. But instead of losing it all, she embraced what she was given and drew strength from her struggle. Letting go of our idealistic ideas of life, love, and parenting is one powerful way to embrace the life we have.
Trish Perry—Bigger Than Fear
Trish was a victim of domestic violence, and so was her daughter. Their story is heartbreaking because I remember what that fear feels like. Despite the fear, Trish grabbed hold of God and mustered the courage to leave that dangerous relationship. Now she embraces her daughter and new life with strength she never knew before.
If you know someone who needs to be encouraged or inspired today, this is an amazing book of hope.
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