The Girl Who Stayed: A True Story of a Daughter's Survival, a Mother's Faith, and the Community That Refused to Let Go (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781637636299)

Sophie has become a passionate advocate and voice for the voiceless through her work with young children with autism. Her compassion and heart for others shine through both her personal and professional life. She is especially passionate about investing in high school students, openly sharing her testimony to encourage others and demonstrate how God can work powerfully through hardship and brokenness.

She spends evenings and weekends with a close-knit group of friends who she credits with helping her to move forward in life. They love her where she is at and cheer for her on the hardest days.

Sophie continues to defy early expectations placed on her life. She recently ran a marathon, went skydiving, hiked through Colorado, and crossed numerous adventures off her bucket list. She is living proof that God's plans are far greater than any prediction.

Melissa lives in Kansas City with her husband, Kevin, of thirty-three years. She treasures evenings spent Face Timing her grandbabies, connecting with her three daughters, and unwinding after her workdays with K-8th grade students at a local charter school.

With more than thirty-five years in social work, Melissa has dedicated her life to advocating for others and championing the underdog. Known for encouraging people to step into freedom and pursue justice, she is passionate about helping others find their voice, overcome obstacles, and live with courage and purpose.

Suzanne Gosselin is a wife and mom of four, who loves collaborating to create powerful, transformative books that offer hope and help. Her passion for mothers is that they realize that God has designed and equipped them for the role of motherhood and that He goes with them. Suzanne has written and co-written multiple books and resources, including memoirs, Christian living books, and devotionals.