Book Synopsis Joy, however elusive it may seem, is within reach. In the face of a friend. In the sun peeking through the clouds. In a long calm breath as you wonder at the miracle of a blossoming flower. As we are challenged throughout our lives, often we enter a period of darkness where joy is fleeting, if present at all. And sometimes we need a little nudge to find it again. The women of We Choose Joy: How 22 Women went Beyond Healing to Create Joyful Lives strive for joy, despite the struggles they have overcome. Youll discover stories of hope, healing, and open-heartedness within these pages that will inspire you to seek joy yourself everywhere you go. These women empower others with their stories of sorrows and triumphs to laugh longer, love harder, and live a life full of joy. Choose joy in your journey! Featuring authors: Bea Baylor Inez Bracy Rachelle Bryant Pam Vogt Duffin Tammy Lyn Fox Alisa Gannon Roberta Holdsworth Andrea Jeffress Sarah Lynne Joint Christal Lepak Cathi Gg Mitchell Tharifa Noor Remlee Peck Huong Phung Cynthia Primm Stephanie Reagle Theresa Ream Taira Ruzzi Ella Smith Linda Staszewski Michelle Walker Bonnie Zehentner Review Quotes In this book, you will be inspired by 22 women who share their profound story and journey through the trials and trauma that led to their truth, transformation, and triumphant healing that empowered them to go on to cultivate a life filled with JOY and of contribution and community. You will shed tears, but you will rejoice in the resilience of these women in a way that will touch your heart and may empower you to make a change or tell YOUR story, causing the impact of this book to continue. Patty Farmer, CEO/Marketing & Media Strategist, International Speaker, Podcast Host, Magazine Publisher We Choose Joy offers the reader a combination of collaboration and insights on overcoming difficult times and continuing to seek, create, and choose joy each and every day. This anthology provides reflection, inspiration, and shared hope. It offers a roadmap for how they did it. Twenty-two women share their relatable challenges, their vulnerabilities and struggles to transcend on their quest to choose joy. Heidi Parr Kerner M.A., Bestselling Author of Step Into Your Spotlight , Motivational Speaker, Visibility Coach The authors of We Choose Joy share personal experiences to encourage us to keep pushing forward for greater things. I am inspired that the authors stories are relatable to many different people from different generations and cultures. These women are stronger than ever and more determined to help us persevere despite our circumstances. I was in tears reading this book, as I thought about my life and how to move past the challenges that I have/will face to find JOY! This is an amazing collection that needs to be shared! Dr. Matasha Murrell Jones, D.Mgt, MBA, CPC, CDMP This book is a moving testament to the power of the human spirit and individual will to conquer adversity and find happiness. This living tribute honors the strength of these women to overcome grief and trauma by looking it in the face, refusing to remain victims, acknowledging their losses and pain, and planning for their brighter futures. This anthology will leave you feeling hopeful and inspired to take control of your life, let God in it, and find lasting joy. Dr. Mary M. Iwanenko, OTD, MS, OTR/L, Gannon University First Lady and Director of the University Health Center