The Lady Who Chose Joy: Beauty from the Ashes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780966862249)

As you read this true story about Elsie's life you will hurt with her as she is crushed and abused and almost destroyed. Then you will rejoice with her when she is rescued and admire her for her choice to choose joy and kindness instead of vengeance and bitterness. Her life story demonstrates God's special love and protection for each one of us.

Carol is the oldest daughter of Elsie. She has a deep love for reading and collecting true stories, and she enjoys sharing these stories with others. Over the years, Carol has published two short stories and has written numerous skits for the puppets she created. She was married to the love of her life for 65 years and they were blessed with two daughters and two sons. The Lady Who Chose Joy is her first book.