“I want those who have experienced tragic, life altering events in their lives to know that there is hope and help,” says Pastor Thomas. “My childhood friend (who we call Shawn) lost her battle with breast cancer a few years ago, but prior to her untimely death she was fighting a losing battle called, LIFE! She is the inspiration for the book, but the purpose for writing this book is to save the Shawn(s) I wasn’t able to. Who are the people who will be helped by this book? Every man, woman boy or girl who reads it! This book is not gender or ethnicity specific, it is for all!”Life itself can be overwhelming at times but there are some who are doing well despite the obstacles that life throws their way. There are life-altering events that happen in our lives that send us into a downward spiral and we can’t seem to find our way out. What are life-altering events? A few of them are rape, molestation, divorce, sicknesses, diseases, death of a loved one, loss of job and the list goes on. The author takes the reader beyond dealing with their issues on the surface (behind the mask) and helps them recover from their tragedies by encouraging and empowering them after each chapter. Once you pick up this book, you won’t be able to put it down!