It could be a divorce, a diagnosis, or a death . . . or the hole that was your childhood pain reopens to swallow the joy around you.
You feel empty and alone.
But you are not alone.
I wrote this book to remind you of that. Someone has been there before you.
My own detours? Unwed mother at 21. Recovering alcoholic at 25. Cancer survivor at 41. Alzheimer’s caregiver to my mom.
I still believe life is good even when it isn’t fair. I believe every detour in life becomes a spiritual adventure to strengthen our soul and to better love ourselves, our lives, and everyone in it.
This book shares my experiences and stories of other people who faced even bigger detours yet still created a life they love. It’s about finding the awe in the awful, the mystery in the mistakes, the magic in the mess.
The Universe led you to this moment, this detour, this book. I hope it comforts you, challenges you, and empowers you to choose love as a response to every life detour.
Regina Brett is the author of the New York Times bestseller "God Never Blinks," which has been published in more than 24 languages.
She is a breast cancer survivor, mother, stepmom, wife, and grandmother.
She became a journalist in 1986 and has been a newspaper columnist since 1994. She was twice named finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Commentary.
Regina is also the author of "Be the Miracle" and "God is Always Hiring," and six more books exclusively published in Poland.
She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in religious studies. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband and their goldendoodle, McIntyre.