Living Brave: Lessons from Hurt, Lighting the Way to Hope
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For all women looking to find "hope in a hopeless world and bravery in an age that seems to lack it," comes a searing memoir by Shannon Dingle, a writer and disability advocate who has navigated loss, trauma, abuse, spiritual reawakening, and deep pain--and come out the other side still hopeful. Shannon Dingle has experienced more than her fair share of tragedy and trauma in her life, including surviving sexual abuse and trafficking as a child that left her with lasting disabilities and experiencing faith shifts that put her at odds with the evangelical church that had been her home. Then, in July 2019, Shannon's husband was tragically killed by a rogue wave while the family was on vacation. The grief of the aftermath of losing her love and life partner sits at the heart of Living Brave, where Shannon's searing, raw prose, illustrates what it looks like to take brave steps on the other side of unimaginable loss. Through each challenge, she reveals the ways she learned to walk through them to the other side, and find courage even through the darkest moments. Living Brave gives women permission to wrestle with difficult topics, to use their voice, to take a stand for justice, to honor the wisdom of their bodies, and to enact change from a place of strong faith.
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Living Brave by Shannon Dingle is a searing memoir that chronicles the author's journey through loss, trauma, abuse, spiritual reawakening, and deep pain. Dingle, a writer and disability advocate, shares her experiences of surviving sexual abuse and trafficking as a child, which left her with lasting disabilities and PTSD. She also recounts the tragic day when her husband, Lee, was killed by a rogue wave while they were on vacation with their six children, four of whom are adopted and have special needs. She describes the aftermath of his death, the challenges of being a single parent and a widow, and the ways she coped with her grief and anger.
In addition, she explores her faith shifts that put her at odds with the evangelical church that had been her home for most of her life, and how she learned to embrace a more inclusive and progressive Christianity. She also discusses how she learned to use her voice, take a stand for justice, especially for marginalized communities, and honor the wisdom of her body, which had been violated and shamed by others. Living Brave is a powerful and inspiring book that gives women permission to wrestle with difficult topics, enact change from a place of strong faith, and find hope in a hopeless world.
