In Tameka Hicks' debut inspirational book, she states, "I know God didn't call me to quit and give up because things get rough – He called me to stand as a witness for Him." And indeed, there were many times when she could have easily given up when things got rough. Placed into foster care soon after her birth and a victim of emotional, physical, mental, and (in her college years) sexual abuse, Hicks became emotionally crippled. In spite of the fact that she was eventually adopted into a safe and secure family setting, it didn't erase the ill effects of her past. Yet amid the trauma, it took a crash that totaled the car she was in to get Hicks' attention. As stated by the doctor, "You shouldn't be alive! God must have His hands on you." It was then and there that she realized that God had a plan for her life and that her suffering was not in vain.

A mix of prose, original poetry, and plenty of biblical references, Hicks does not concentrate on pages and pages of written testimony. Rather, she has chosen to take her story and turn it around for God's glory. By sharing the step-by-step spiritually-led process necessary to restore her emotional well being, Hicks believes that she can be a beacon of hope to those who are downtrodden. Yet she doesn't stop there. Her motivational narrative is not limited to those who are hurting. She has carefully incorporated delicate words of admonishment to well-established Christians who feel compelled to conform to the way of the world, wanting "to be accepted into a decadent society," instead of allowing their lives to reflect a deep relationship with Christ. Hicks' timely and immensely profound message is a highly recommended read for both young and older adult readers.

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