"These personal stories will inspire, challenge, and encourage women in all stages of life. We journey with these women as they, and we, learn to overcome circumstances with God's help, finding ultimate peace."

Jean Daly, wife of Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO

"I was deeply challenged and encouraged by the stories of these different women. Their lives speak powerfully of God’s love and faithfulness through some of life’s most difficult twists and turns. Jean has created a lasting gift by bringing to us, in such a readable and compelling form, the faith journeys of these courageous women."

Chris Treneer, The Navigators, Colorado Springs, CO

"If it hasn't happened to you, it has happened to someone you know. Marital strife, affairs, divorce, illness, depression, substance abuse, civil or cultural upheaval, death of a loved one, abandonment, loneliness. We have all experienced that moment of fight or flight. How do we cope? What can be done? Jean Gibson shares the stories of real women in all seasons of life who have faced trauma and found creative and courageous ways to not only survive, but to thrive. This is one of those inspiring books you'll want to share with others."

Deanna Haught Kappelmann, Haught Topics, Dallas, TX

"Within the pages of this book are some remarkable stories of some remarkable women."

Di Parsons, Care for the Family

"I am delighted to be part of this book. As I look back over my own life and the lives of the other women here, I am overwhelmed by our God’s supreme faithfulness and love in every circumstance."

Joanne Hogg, vocalist with Iona

"Do read this book! I promise it will inspire you, and that you’ll pass it on to others. These ten very different women captured my imagination and gave my faith a real fillip. God is at work in our lives, bringing us a future and a hope."

Celia Bowring, CARE

"There are no celebrities in this book; no guaranteed happy endings, comfortable career choices or stories of star-struck success. Instead, there are real lives of real faith in a real God who shows up in the toughest of circumstances for the most ordinary of women."

Wendy Bray, writer, speaker, author of In the Palm of God’s Hand

"Jean Gibson understands what happens when we as women struggle on life’s journey. As our pasts reflect who we are, our futures are determined by embracing “ Whose” we are. When you meet Elaine, Suzanne, Pamela, Karen and others in this book, imagine your own name, with your own stories inserted into the pages. Jean’s writing encourages all of us to discover what is hiding behind our masks and to find the courage to remove those masks. Read on with courage and hope!"

Yvette Maher, Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO

"This book is a real page-turner! The moving stories of ten women are very varied and the common thread of hope in Christ through their difficulties, is compelling. All who read them will be inspired and encouraged."

Fiona Castle, author and speaker, widow of Roy Castle the popular TV entertainer

"These stories make it clear that Christians are not exempt from the trials and tribulations of life. The women in this book have shown their true colours of faith and courage, and have not given up on God even when there appeared to be no hope. When life threw ugly darts at them, they found a strength to navigate life with a confidence that God was there helping them with each step. This book is an inspiration – read it and be encouraged."

Kay Lucas, Executive Director, Jeff Lucas International Ministries