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Awful Beautiful Life: When God Shows Up in the Midst of Tragedy by [Becky Powell, Katherine Reay]

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A gripping story of grace, faith, and triumph for a woman whose world shattered hours after her husband's suicide.
Becky Powell faced the unthinkable on May 16, 2013. Her husband Mark called and said, "I've done something terrible." Within hours, she learned that he had taken his own life and, over a period of several years, millions of dollars from friends and colleagues. Everything she believed to be true, the very fiber of her marriage, was called into question. Within a week, rather than planning carpool runs and volunteer fundraisers, she owed almost one hundred creditors millions of dollars and had her own team of ten lawyers. She was also the subject of open FBI, SEC and DOJ investigations--and faced potential criminal charges. And, although she instantly denounced every cent of Mark's $15M in life insurance and promised to repay every penny taken, her lawyers knew that in reality she faced years of court battles and lawsuits, and possible jail time.
Yet from that first horrific moment, God was there. He showed up in His Word, in Becky's friends, in her lawyers and in the generosity of those around her. He worked miracles. CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and others covered the first moment, but what about the last? What about the story in which God gives your next breath because you can't find it on your own? What about the story of a mom and three kids trying to make sense of their pasts, present and future while living under a microscope? Awful Beautiful Life is Becky's journey through the two years surrounding Mark's death and how she overcame. It came down to a loving God who surrounded her, a present and dedicated family, and friends, who made her life, offered her sanctuary and showed up for her and her kids in tangible ways. This is a story of remarkable grit, strength, and what the Body of Christ in action looks like.

Length: 257 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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Katherine Reay has enjoyed a life-long love affair with the works of Jane Austen and her contemporaries, who provide constant inspiration both for writing and for life. She is the author of four novels, and her debut, Dear Mr. Knightley, was a 2014 Christy Award finalist, winner of the 2014 INSPY Award for Best Debut, and winner of two Carol Awards for Best Debut and Best Contemporary. She holds a BA and MS from Northwestern University.

Becky Powell works as an insurance agent and remains active in her church and volunteer work, including YoungLife, Helping Hand Home, Mobile Loaves and Fishes, and African New Life.

Katherine Reay is a national bestselling and award-winning author of several novels whose work has also been published in Redbook, USA Today, Christianity Today, and Family Fiction. She holds BA and MS degrees from Northwestern University.

--This text refers to the audioCD edition.

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"Becky's bravery in the face of tragedy is an inspiration to us all."

-- "Tim McClure, author of Don't Mess with Texas "

Becky Powell is a strong lady who has integrity, honesty, and unequivocal faith. Becky is a dedicated mother who teaches her children these values. When Becky faced a dark chapter in her life, it took all of these qualities to see her through to the light at the end of the tunnel. We are all grateful to have Becky in our lives. She is a role model that we should all strive to become. Becky, well done our friend!
--Linda and Michael McCaul,
-- "Tim McClure, author of Don't Mess with Texas " --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

ASIN : B07QCQH85X
Publisher : FaithWords; 1st edition (3 December 2019)
Language : English
File size : 3693 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 257 pages
Page numbers source ISBN : 1546035559

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- 2,491 in Christian Inspiration
- 4,493 in Christian Personal Growth (Books)

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F. Beck

Inspirational - must read

Reviewed in the United States on 7 December 2019

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Becky Powell is an amazing woman who faced catastrophe with unimaginable strength. This is an enjoyable read that will help you face the, (relative to hers), small challenges you are likely to ever face. God bless the Powell family.

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DGonzo

Incredible story and incredibly encouraging!

Reviewed in the United States on 5 December 2019

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This is an amazing story about an amazing woman following closely after God in the midst of the most difficult loss. If you are experiencing tragedy and needing practical steps to move through with faith and hope, I would highly recommend this book.

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TexasJim

Raw and compelling

Reviewed in the United States on 7 December 2019

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Whether you're an Austinite already familiar the basic outlines of the story, or you're hearing of it for the first time, Awful Beautiful Life is a raw and compelling read about grace in the face of tragedy and adversity.

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TCTidwell

A MUST READ......

Reviewed in the United States on 11 June 2020

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This is an amazing book, a cannot put down book. Read the book in a madder of days (would been sooner if uninterrupted, lol). I've since prayed for Becky and her family, though this was several years ago. I felt like I was pulled into the situation right then and there while reading the book. The book touched my life at times, simply God speaking to me. I'm sad the book is over, I want to know what they have been doing since the end of the book, what are they doing today. lol I've shared the book, so they too can be touched.

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cole

Great time to read/reread!

Reviewed in the United States on 13 January 2021

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I originally read this book upon purchase at the end of 2019. Although I loved this book, only in rereading and taking the time (that we all seem to have more of these days) to truly process the words and their meaning have I come to appreciate this book. I mean, REALLY appreciate the struggle, words of faith, and healing that occur within the pages. Having extra time to slow down and absorb such a meaningful book has bolstered my faith in humanity! Dark days will come but the Light of God will always prevail. If you need reassurance of that fact please read 'awful beautiful life'!!!!!

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