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For a chance to win a 5 book Tricia Goyer library – any five books of your choice!
I am so excited to announce that Life, In Spite of Me: Extraordinary Hope After A Fatal Choice. This is the story of my friend Kristen Anderson. 
After her fatal choice… extraordinary hope.
Kristen Anderson thought she had the picture perfect life until strokes of gray dimmed her outlook on life. Once a happy child, Kristen’s world darkened after three friends and her grandmother died within two years. Still reeling from these losses, she was raped by a friend she thought she could trust. She soon spiraled into a depression that didn’t seem to have a bottom.
One January night, the seventeen-year-old made a decision: She no longer wanted to deal with the emotional pain that smothered her. She lay down on a set of cold railroad tracks and waited—for a freight train to send her to heaven…and peace.
Amazingly, Kristen survived her suicide attempt… but the 33 freight cars that ran over her severed her legs. Now she not only had to deal with depression; she also had to face the physical pain and life without legs.
But Kristen’s story didn’t end there. After her darkest days Kristen discovered a real purpose for living. Now, in her compelling book Life, In Spite of Me, Kristen shares her journey from despair to hope.
Includes letters from Kristen that share messages she wishes someone would have told her—when she was depressed and struggling with loss, shame from sexual abuse, and suicidal thoughts. Watch the video trailer here!
Thank you for sharing this story and book with us…I think I am going to purchase one now.
I just recently discovered your blog and I am glad I did. Thank you for sharing the story of this young lady and letting us know about her new book.
~Christine
Please include me! thanks
dcf_beth at verizon dot net
wow that sounds like an amazing story. I’m putting it on my list! 🙂
WOW! I need to win this to give to a friend. She is struggling with depression and needs a little hope shined her way.
I watched Kristen on Life Today and was amazed at all she had gone through and how happy and peaceful she appeared throughout the interview.
Thanks for the opportunity to win this book!
God bless!
Kim
lonebanana(at)msn(dot)com
What an amazing story. Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful book.
Blessings~
Carrie @ Farming On Faith
thanks for a chance to read your fabulous book 🙂
karenk
kmkuka at yahoo dot com
This sounds like a wonderful book! I would love to win a copy. Thanks for the chance!
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Tweet! Tweet!
http://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/14213993040
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
As one who has struggled with depression, I would really like to read this.
julesreffner(at)gmail(dot)com
I would absolutely love to read this book. (never thought I would hear myself say that – I actually hate reading). I have struggled with depression my entire life. I always feel so alone when the next cycle hits. I believe this book would be a great encouragement to those of us who struggle with this. Please put my name in the pot for a free copy.
Tina here – I left the 7:07am post. I noticed that others are leaving their e-mail addresses. That makes sense. Here’s mine: tina@thefondrens.com
wow…would love to read that. my email is: carissalil(at)aol(dot)com
hope i did that fancy email thing right this time! sorry for the deleted comment above!
I learned about the book at To Be Thode. Amazing story/testimony that I would really like to read.
I wept while watching the trailer for this book. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
sounds like a great book–added it to my reading pile.
Oh my goodness, this book looks so inspiring!
~ Wendy
I so want to read this… it is so relevant. So much more now than I ever knew before, as I just lost a sweet friend, who was like a little sister to me, to suicide less than a month ago.
Sounds like a must-read, Tricia. I’ll be adding it to my list.
Sherry Gore recommended your work and I’m so glad she did! Please enter me!
What an absolutely inspiring story. I hope to be able to read this.
Sounds incredible! I think I’ll request it for the library too!
This book must be read by my teenage daughter ~ she is being treated for the same sad thing. Holding onto God’s healing hand!
I would love to read this book!! I used to be a cnslr who specialized in suicide. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Lroghair@aol.com
Wow! What an amazing story! I would love the chance to read it!!! I am also going to tweet about it! 🙂
thecountryblossom AT hotmail DOT com
Wow, how horrendous! Sounds very inspiring for all ages. I hope to read and some more of Tricia’s books!
Would love to read this. I have a couple of friends who would also enjoy it.
This book sounds great! Can’t wait to read it.
I would so love to have the book. I have followed your blog for quite some time. Having the books would help me to remember the great things you have to say.
bstilwell12 at comcast dot net
I tweeted about the giveaway.
http://twitter.com/pine1211/status/14359308109
bstilwell12 at comcast dot net
I put in a request for this book at the library…can’t wait to read it!
–Diane Day 🙂
This sounds like an incredible story, with an important message!
Wow, what a story. Definitely a book I want to read. Chrissy Kee
I was in a hurry the day that I saw the author on the Life Today show, and anticipated heading out the door to visit an inmate in the jail ministry I am involved in, when I only caught a short part of her testimony. I was captivated by what little I got to hear, and very impressed at her demeanor and joy, in spite of all she’d been through. I would love to read “the rest of the story…” 🙂
I need to read this. I tweeted too!
Would love to read this. What an inspiring story. I will probably buy later and pass it on to our students.
Sounds like such an inspiring and uplifting story. Would love a chance to read how God works in the young woman’s life.
Jenny~angelsrejoicing@hotmail.com
I would love to read her story as most of my family, including myself, has stuggled with depression thoughtout our lives.
Just ordered your book,Life, In Spite of Me, from Christian Book Distributors! I’m very anxious to read it!!!!!!!!!!! May God continue to bless you and your gift of writing!
Hi Tricia – I was Anonymous!! Anyway – I am anonymous: Connie Cameron. Thank you! connie_cameron@sbcglobal.net
I would LOVE to win a 5 book library! I love to read whenever I get a chance. Can’t wait to read some more of your books!
I can’t wait to read this. It sounds like a wonderful story that will bless anyone who reads it.
I would love to win
tiffanyniekro at gmail dot com
I would love to win! This sounds like an amazing story!
I would love to win a copy as well. In Dec. 2009, one of my uncle’s committed suicide.
So thankful to hear that Kristen’s story has a different ending. 🙂
This book is on my list to purchase as well; it is a testimony that NEEDS to be told.
Keep shining for Christ, Kristen!!!
The young woman’s story is amazing. I pray many hear it and know that suicide isn’t the answer.
Wow, thanks for making me aware of her and her story. I would love to read it.
I would love this book, enjoy reading always have.
mamat2730(at)charter(dot)net
Everyone has bouts of depression at one time or another. I certainly have. Looking forward to reading this book.
Thanks!
God Bless Everyone!
rbooth43(at)yahoo(dot)com
Powerful book, I’m thankful to be part of this tour. I’m also thankful that the Lord gave Kristen the courage to tell her story and what the Lord has done through her.
I did tweet about this, review it and will continue to tell others about Life Inspite of Me!! Thanks for the contest and helping Kristen tell her story. It was very moving. I’m still thinking about it.
Nora 😀
Finding Hope Through Fiction
norafindinghope@gmail.com
My husband also attempted suicide and survived, and then he was saved…we both were! thanks for your inspiration and seeking the truth 🙂
blessings, nancy
I tweeted for you! Great story. I love it when people share their darkest moments. It helps others more than you know.
Karen 🙂
Sounds like an amazing story of courage. I’d love to read it. Thanks for the opportunity to do so.
Sounds like a book I would love to read….please enter me. Thanks!!!
jackie.smithATdishmailDOTnet
Just read a review & I’m looking forward to reading this book!
Posted on Twitter. This is a book I’d like to read.
I always write about making wise, godly choices. But this reminds me that there is still hope after we make terrible choices. God still reigns! (I’d love to win a free copy.)
PS – I’d like to interview Tricia someday for my Heart Choices blog!
This sounds like an extraordinary book. I shared it with a friend who has a neice “in trouble.” Thank you for promoting this one!
ksramker@msn.com
Greetings Trisha, sounds like an amazing story. I’m wondering how the family is doing with the move. I have a Silverwood Gold Pass again- Come visit!
Thank you for writing your story to share with us. This book should be a must read for everyone. Young people really need to read before they take what they believe is the only way out.
Wishing you the best in life.
I did tweet this and will share with my family and friends.
twitter(@misskalllie2000)
misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com
I would love to read this book. Sounds like an inspirational read.
WOW what an amazing story….can’t wait to read it. mommiebethers@ameritech.net Please enter me in the giveaway
I really want to read this inspiring book!
Blessings –
Andrea
Ponderings by Andrea
http://andrealschultz.blogspot.com
OOPS – I forgot my email address!
andrealschultz[at]gmail[dot]com
Andrea
cool deal!
aimymichelle[at]gmail[dot]com
This book would be great for my 16 year old. She has been going through major depression for a while now and recently turned it over to God.
Definitely enter me for this uplifting book and a total of 5 books of Tricia’s. Thank you.
desertrose5173 at gmail dot com
I Tweeted via onedesertrose.
desertrose5173 at gmail dot com
I wept through the trailer and can only imagine what an impact teh book will make on my life. thanks for this opportunity!
Just the trailer was a tearjerker…meaning this is a book that both me and my teenage daughter will be fighting to see w ho gets to read it first.
~Steph
soklad@hotmail.com
It was a powerful testimony of God’s perfect grace and love. I telling a lot of my friends about this book.
I would love to get my hands on this remarkable story! I will post on twitter because I hope I am chosen!
I’d love to read this one and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/darcy1956/status/15288712173
dlodden at frontiernet dot net
I tweeted about this for the 5 book giveaway, but I think this is the wrong place to enter for that one???
soklad Don’t miss Life, In Spite of Me by @TriciaGoyer! The amazing story of #KristenAnderson journey back from #suicide!
less than 5 seconds ago via web
~Steph
soklad@hotmail.com
I’d love a chance to read this book thanks!
unforgetable_dreamer_always(at)hotmail.com
Sounds like a wonderful book! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
april_vereb@yahoo.com
This sounds like an amazing story that I would like to read.
felecia@twinoaksfl.org
I tweeted@mrsred49
mamat2730(at)charter(dot)net
Contest over – winner’s announced here! http://triciagoyer.blogspot.com/2010/06/and-winners-are.html
Hello, this sounds like quite a story. I would Love to read it and review it I wish I had been on the Authors Tour as I do these on http://www.AuthorsBookCorner.blogspot.com and also on http://www.MommiesPointofView.blogspot.come so Please let me know if you would consider doing a interview on either of my sites.