"Carol clearly speaks to the issues that are impacting our world and from which Jesus came to set us free. Her heart's desire is to share her biblical understanding and life experiences as well as explain how to overcome all obstacles and circumstances in this life. With faith in Jesus and the grace and power of God, believers can truly 'go from strength to strength.' I believe that the book will be an encouragement to all who read it."

-Pastor Steven Pawlak

Risen Life Church

Longview, Texas

If you have set your heart on being free from issues that have been hindering you but are not sure of the best steps toward an enriched, healthier life that God intended, this book is a must-read for you. Carol has observed many people just swamped with sin, emotional pain, mental turmoil, and spiritual confusion. Even those who desperately want to cope better with their challenges often stay stuck in such sad lives of "quiet (or not so) desperation."

Carol's book is filled with gems of wisdom that will change minds and spirits. She sheds light on specific, practical information for deepening your walk with God and Jesus. She also provides numerous questionnaires and illustrations for pinpointing diverse dysfunctional behaviors and replacing them with constructive, effective ones.

Under the working title Survival of the Fittest, her book won an Honorable Mention Ribbon at the Heartland Writers Guild Conference in Sikeston, Missouri.