
Grace Through Fire
A Memoir of Murder, Tragedy, and Resilience
$29.75
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
6 October 2026
Summary
For fans of Cheryl Strayed and Glennon Doyle, a raw and redemptive memoir of surviving generational trauma, caregiving, and spiritual awakening that chronicles one woman’s journey from southern survival to West Coast freedom.
When her elderly mother shoots her abusive husband—Deborah’s father—in their Arkansas home, Deborah is thrust into a storm of media frenzy, grief, and caregiving. As she fights for justice, supports her paralyzed wife, and battles personal demons, Deborah begins …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798896361626 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Deborah Samuel |
| Publisher: | She Writes Press |
| Imprint: | She Writes Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 6 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 210g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“In Grace Through Fire, Deborah finds the courage to share her spiritual and emotional journey. A powerful and inspirational story from despair to triumph.”—Harvey Kahn, film producer
“This memoir is a radiant example of what it means to transform adversity into grace. With vulnerability and insight, Deborah offers a story that is both deeply personal and universally empowering.”—Mary Morrissey, Founder, Brave Thinking Institute
“Grace Through Fire is as heartbreaking as it is heartwarming. Deborah Samuel’s story is one many women can relate to—picking up pieces of a shattered life and turning it into a beautiful mosaic.”—Lois P. Frankel, PhD, New York Times best-selling author of Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office and the Nice Girls Don’t Series
“This remarkable memoir is a testament to the courage and tenacity that it takes to emerge from the shadow of trauma—and to Deborah’s ability to write about the extraordinary events of her life with an unflinching eye. Deeply moving.”—Virginia Lloyd, literary consultant and author of Girls at the Piano and The Young Widows Book of Home Improvement
About The Author
Deborah Samuel
Deborah Samuel was born in Rogers, Arkansas, and spent two decades as an award-winning educator for at-risk youth before being named National Physical Education Teacher of the Year. A licensed pilot and aircraft mechanic, she also flipped nearly thirty homes before transitioning into luxury real estate. Today, she is a senior specialist realtor and a cofounder of SB SOS, an organization that helps older adults in transition. She lives aboard a classic yacht with her spouse and their black cat in Santa Barbara, California.
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