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Test of Faith

Surviving My Daughter's Life Sentence

Published by She Writes Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Bonnie S. Hirst is a woman of faith who has always believed that everything in life works out for the best. So, when her daughter, Lacey, is accused of a terrible crime, although Bonnie is devastated, she is also convinced that God will protect her family from harm. He always has, after all. But when her prayers are not answered and Lacey is sentenced to life in prison, Bonnie questions every aspect of her existence: her beliefs, her role as a mother, and the purpose behind the events that are tearing her family apart. As Bonnie and her family navigate the complicated labyrinth of the legal system, she struggles with the duality of presenting a façade of being okay on the outside and screaming for air on the inside. Finally, she is guided to ask for help—a concept previously foreign to her—and is rewarded with a bubble of friends who surround her and her family with love. Poignant, hopeful, and ultimately uplifting, Test of Faith is the story of one mother’s spiritual journey of awareness—and her discovery that even when your life seems to have radically veered off course, there are always blessings to be found, if you can just keep your heart open enough to receive them.

About The Author

Bonnie S. Hirst loves feel-good movies and stories with happy endings. After a thirty-five-year hiatus from writing, she is enjoying connecting with other writers. When life tries to shorten her stride, she prays, cries, talks with her guardian angels, reads self-help books, and writes. She can often be found kayaking on a calm mountain lake. Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BonnieSHirst.

Product Details

  • Publisher: She Writes Press (September 24, 2019)
  • Length: 192 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781631525957

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“Deeply personal, heart-breaking but ultimately inspiring story, Test of Faith: Surviving My Daughter's Life Sentence is an extraordinary and deftly presented account that is an inherently compelling read from cover to cover.” —Midwest Book Review

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