Beautiful Trauma

Bonded by a shared past. Forced together by circumstance. United by fate. What begins as an ordinary day for surgeon, Dr. Noah Anderson devolves into chaos following a mass shooting at the local mall. Despite the rumors about the tiny blonde savior, he’s more surprised than anyone to learn who risked her life to save others. Covered in blood and barking orders, there she is—Elizabeth, his ex-wife, mother of his child, and now, a victim of a heinous crime. Dr. Elizabeth Stewart is a warrior, but when tragedy strikes, she’s shaken to her core. With the shooter still firing, she thinks ...

A compelling account of surviving a freak accident, and a fascinating exploration of the science of trauma and recovery. Late one night, while Rebecca Fogg was alone in her apartment, her hand was partially amputated in an explosion. Quick thinking saved her life, but the journey to recovery...

A love of a lifetime . . . Leaving Belmont Clarkson is the hardest thing Sage Alexander has ever done. From the moment they met, she knew Belmont was the one, and getting up close and personal with him on his family's epic road trip has taken her desire to a new, even hotter level. But there's...

An “unsparing account” (NPR) of art collective Gran Fury, which fought back during the AIDS crisis through direct action and community-made propaganda In the late 1980s, the AIDS pandemic was annihilating queer people, intravenous drug users, and communities of color in America, and...

Adoption isn’t a fairy tale. It’s a storm... breathtaking, brutal, holy, and heartbreaking all at once. In this deeply intimate memoir, Stephanie Parker opens her family’s story with a honesty that is both courageous and disarming. She invites you into the moments most families hide: the fear, the trauma, the tears behind closed doors, and the fierce love that refuses to give up even when everything in you feels shattered. This is not a book about perfect parents or easy answers. It’s a book about the nights you cry on the bathroom floor, wondering if you’re strong enough... and ...

READ BY THE AUTHOR 2025 ECPA CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD - AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In I Want to Trust You, but I Don't, join New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst as you learn how to handle your skepticism and distrust so you can heal from past betrayals and move...

EACH OF THE BOOKS CONTAINS A FREE GUIDE Spiritual Insights Prayerful Thoughts Faith Insights Grace Notes What do you do when life shatters around you? When the phone call comes, the abuse begins, the diagnosis is given, or the family you love crumbles before your eyes? From Wounds to Worship is a powerful collection of real-life memoirs from ordinary people who walked through extraordinary pain—and found faith, grace, and resilience on the other side. Inside this bundle, you’ll discover: Grief Was Not the End — A love cut short by tragedy, and the journey of a heartbroken bride-to-be ...

A compelling account of surviving a freak accident, and a fascinating exploration of the science of trauma and recovery. Late one night, while Rebecca Fogg was alone in her apartment, her hand was partially amputated in an explosion. Quick thinking saved her life, but the journey to recovery...

From theNew York Times bestselling author of Archer’s Voice comes a second chance, childhood friends to lovers romance between a famous musician and the only woman he’s ever loved—perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Lucy Score. "Simply perfect. There is no love story like a Mia Sheridan...

Transform your life with the power of Meditagination—a unique, transformative journey to self-healing and growth. Karuna: One of the Most Beautiful Branches of Reiki is a groundbreaking book that beautifully blends scientific insight with spiritual wisdom. Presented in a newly revised and expanded second edition, it introduces a pioneering literary technique—Meditagination—that invites you to meditate, imagine, and heal simultaneously. This unique practice fosters profound inner realignment, restoring life’s natural flow of energy and abundance. Inside, you will uncover 38 powerful ...

We are taught that beneath every act of cruelty lies a wounded soul seeking love and connection. What if that belief is wrong? In Gaslit, Cristina Gherghel argues that therapeutic culture inherited a beautiful lie from humanistic psychology: that every human being contains a prosocial core moving naturally toward growth and empathy. According to this view, abuse becomes trauma, predation becomes woundedness, and victims are encouraged to search endlessly for the hidden humanity of those who destroy them. But what happens when the theory encounters people whose patterns are not temporary ...

Finding Guidance and Courage: A Light in Hard Times We all face tough times. But how can we meet these difficult situations with a compassionate heart and a clear mind? "Inside each of us is an inner light that I call 'The One Who Knows,'" teaches Jack Kornfield. "Awakening to this wisdom can...

“An exquisitely crafted novel of love discovered and friendship found.”—Martha Hall Kelly, author of Lilac Girls Ruby’s life glitters with success, but she still must conquer her tragic past and discover what love really looks like. Lily Decker never meant to become a showgirl. As a...

Brokenness is not a sign of weakness. Rather, it is a sign of strength. Scars are a sign of healing, of hard work that has been done. Walking through life’s fires, it is inevitable that you will get burned. But God can make something beautiful from those ashes. Broken people are the most genuine people out there. They don’t live their lives as if nothing is the matter with them. In Beautifully Broken, Ruth revisits the trauma of her childhood as a missionary kid in Nigeria, details her search for her biological parents, and shares her brave journey of living with ALS. Ruth’s message ...

Bloomsbury presents Tailbone by Che Yeun, read by Jessica Lee "An unforgettable debut novel, indelible, knowing, powerful, consuming. This marks the start of a major career." --Alexander Chee, author of How To Write an Autobiographical Novel A fierce and gorgeous debut novel about a teenager who...

Author and speaker Cathy Studer shares the steps she followed as she moved through her own pain of carrying shame, low self-worth, and humiliation after suffering six years of childhood sexual abuse. She models how it is possible to recover from intense hurt and abuse, and create a life filled with value, purpose, and joy.

Sarah's journey unfolds after her appearance on Food Network's Restaurant: Impossible, which inadvertently unveiled the years of abuse she had silently endured. "Entangled In Blue" is a gripping account that takes you through the aftermath of this revelation and Sarah's courageous navigation of the difficult terrain. Within its pages, Sarah reflects on how she found herself in this situation and shares invaluable insights into recognizing the warning signs of an abusive personality and, crucially, how to extricate oneself from such a perilous dynamic before it escalates into violence. Not ...

Ellie hasn't slept well for almost a year, ever since her twin brother, Jack, died in a car accident. Even though she's quit track, she runs through town most nights, in the quiet comfort of the dark and the stars. Until one night, when she collides with someone who will change everything she...

A book to help women embrace their authentic self and reject all claims that contradict that powerful truth. The definition of beauty has confused women - both young and old - throughout the ages. So much so that it has led to depression, isolation, eating disorders, anger, and self-image obsessions that have prevented people from living their best life and drove others to the verge of suicide. The problem continues today. Have you ever been made to feel like you weren't good enough? Do you still struggle with those feelings today or with depression? If you were asked to describe yourself, ...

“It's a Beautiful Mess” paints the author's life as a canvas, marked by contrasting strokes of trauma and resilience, where every splotch of pain and dash of joy contributes to creating a profound masterpiece. Through the metaphor of life as art, the narrative delves into the author's journey from the dark hues of abuse and adversity to the brighter shades of healing and self-discovery.