Facing the Dawn by Cynthia Ruchti

Mara Jacobs does her best to hold everything together, despite three detention-prone kids, an unrewarding job, never-ending chores, and a husband thousands of miles away. After a shocking loss, she must lean on those around her to find her way to healing and renewed faith.

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Trigger and Content Warnings

  • Physical child abuse
  • Substance addiction recovery
  • Suicide by overdose and by gun violence
  • Teen pregnancy mentioned