Description:
No one is beyond the reach of God's powerful love and healing
In this death-to-life inspirational true story, transformational journeys of a mother and her dying newborn daughter unfold with raw honesty, painful consequences, and astonishing outcomes. Angie, a pediatric nurse, is on the brink of divorce from her third husband when she learns she is pregnant with her eighth baby. When her baby girl, Jade, is born with a fatal brain abnormality, the two must find their way together through the darkness.
This powerful journey of a desperate mother and her dying baby is laden with guilt and shame, unlikely alliances with a Christian biker group, and stark reminders that through God all things are possible, even for the faithless. This captivating narrative of hope and resilience takes the reader on a powerful and unforgettable journey where life, death, and redemption collide.
Brief description: Angie Howell is a pediatric registered nurse, CEO, Christian entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker. She is a faithful follower of Jesus, an avid traveler, and a lover of contemporary Christian music. She lives in Colorado with her youngest daughter, Jade, and loves to share her story with others.
Review Quotes:
"Jewel of Heaven is the rare book that I can't seem to put down for at least a while." Rick Bundschuh, author of Soul Surfer, the Bethany Hamilton Story
"In this equal parts harrowing and hope-filled true story, told with grace and unabashed honesty, Angie reminds us that when we surrender the things that mean the most to us only then can we begin to understand the power of God." Grant Nieporte, screenwriter of Seven Pounds and Breakthrough
"I can't get over how true and real, honest and raw, Angie's voice is in sharing her story about life, loss, faith, and hope. I encourage anyone who can to go grab this book and make it part of your life." Rachael Lampa, contemporary Christian music artist
"So thankful for who Angie is and her heart for people. What a remarkable and inspiring story she has to tell of God's goodness in her life!" Brant Hansen, radio personality and author of Unoffendable and Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let's Dance
"In Jewel of Heaven, Angie shares her heart in a way that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Her journey through life's messiness-marriages, children, faith, and self-doubt-is told with humor and raw emotion. This is a story that inspires courage, compassion, and the belief that even the hardest paths can lead to unexpected blessings." Justin Narducci, President and CEO, Cure International