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Awful Beautiful Life: When God Shows Up in the Midst of Tragedy Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Becky Powell (Author, Narrator), Katherine Reay (Author), Stephanie Willis (Narrator),

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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 100 creditors millions of dollars and had her own team of 10 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.

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Listening Length	6 hours and 19 minutes
Author	Becky Powell, Katherine Reay
Narrator	Becky Powell, Stephanie Willis
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com.au Release Date	03 December 2019
Publisher	Faith Words
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B081TPQX88
Best Sellers Rank	113,754 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 1,883 in Biographies of Religious Leaders & Figures 2,541 in Christian Personal Growth (Books) 3,388 in Christian Living (Audible Books & Originals)

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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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