Rejoice
About this ebook
A story of unspeakable loss and the overwhelming miracle of new life from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "heart-tugging and emotional" (Romantic Times ) life-changing fiction, co-authored with Gary Smalley.
A Terrible Tragedy
Brooke and Peter are struggling in their marriage when they are faced with the single worst moment ever. What was supposed to be a pool party for their two daughters and a handful of children ends in disaster. As three-year-old Hayley fights for her life, the Baxter family draws together, not even sure how to pray.
A Shattered Life
Peter is devastated by Hayley's accident. Unable to see past his own guilt, he distances himself from Brooke and their girls and finds other ways to ease his pain. Illegal ways. Peter's choices send him spiraling into a cavernous abyss that threatens to destroy not only his relationship with Brooke but also his life.
A Reason to Rejoice
Against the backdrop of great pain and loss, a Baxter wedding takes place in New York City, a wedding that gives all of them a reason to smile again. Now, what will it take for Brooke and Peter and the rest of the Baxters to move past their pain to a place of healing and redemption?
This fourth book in the bestselling Christian fiction series about the Baxter family focuses on Brooke Baxter, who has everything this world has to offerâa prestigious career, a beautiful home, and two wonderful children. Her recent return to her faith is an encouragement to her family. But if she faces tremendous loss, can her fledgling faith and her rocky marriage survive?
- Fans will enjoy a personal note from Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley as well as discussion questions for book clubs
- Books featuring the Baxter family include:
Redemption series: Redemption, Remember, Return, Rejoice, and Reunion
Firstborn series: Fame, Forgiven, Found, Family, and Forever
Sunrise series: Sunrise, Summer, Someday, and Sunset
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About the author
Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America's favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped national bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books have been developed into a TV series slated to debut soon. Karen is also the creator of the new YOU WERE SEEN movement, currently sweeping the nation. She is an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. She and her husband, Donald, live in Tennessee near their children and grandchildren. Find out more about Karen at KarenKingsbury.com and at YouWereSeen.com.
Gary Smalley is one of the country's best known authors and speakers on family relationships. He is the bestselling and award-winning author or coauthor of 65+ books, along with several popular films and videos. He has spent over 40 years learning, teaching and counseling about marriage and family. He has spoken to over 2 million people in live conferences. Smalley had his own national and world wide TV Marriage Infomercial for over 7 years from 1988 to 1995. He won the most popular TV ad for two years. He has also appeared on national television programs such as Oprah, Extra, The Today Show, and Focus on the Family radio show, as well as numerous other national radio programs.
Gary and his wife, Norma, have been married for 50 years and live in Colorado. They have three adult children and 10 grandchildren. Greg and Erin Smalley are heading up the Focus on the Family Marriage and Parenting division, Michael and Amy Smalley are the creators of ER4Love (Save your Marriage in Two Days) and Roger and Kari Gibson are heading up the National Assemblies of God's marriage and family division.
