And She Got Up, Courtney Pray Duke
And She Got Up, Courtney Pray Duke
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And She Got Up
Shattered by Loss, Restored by Jesus

Author: Courtney Pray Duke, Shelley Giglio and Louie Giglio

Narrator: Courtney Pray Duke, Shelley Giglio, Louie Giglio

Unabridged: 8 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 02/24/2026

Synopsis

Read by the author. Faced with an unimaginable loss, Courtney Pray Duke invites you to discover that when life knocks you down, Jesus is nearer than ever, reaching out to help you get back up and stand strong.Have you found yourself wondering, Will I ever be able to make sense of the disappointments and disasters I've endured? Can I trust God with my pain? Will my life ever be restored? Perhaps you've done everything you can to rebuild the ruins of your life, but true restoration still seems so far off, if not impossible. And She Got Up is a firsthand account of being knocked down by tragedy and loss while relying on the power and presence of Jesus to rise and heal.After being widowed at twenty-nine, Courtney Pray Duke found herself lying next to her husband's grave feeling like she couldn't go on. But she had three young kids who needed her and a faithful God who she knew could do anything.
Told in four sections—The Breaking, The Making, The Rising, and The Sending—Courtney walks readers through her decades long journey from devastation to the abundant life God had in store for her.And She Got Up will help readersfind hope in their greatest devastation through an honest and vulnerable account of Courtney's personal journey, coupled with the reality and the truth of who God is and what He is able to do.move forward amid pain that can be paralyzing, helping them to believe God for their own miracle, no matter how hopeless their circumstance may seem.gain confidence that God is available and able to help anyone get back up and live an abundant life of hope, purpose, and peace. God sees you now, right where you are. His heart is for you. It's time to rise, to heal, to find purpose and joy again.

About Courtney Pray Duke

Courtney Pray Duke is an author and speaker who tragically lost her husband in a cycling accident in 2012. Left with three young children and a broken heart, Courtney now lives to tell about the goodness and faithfulness of God to the brokenhearted and is passionate about helping women encounter the hope and victory of Jesus. She is married to Jon and is a mother to her four children, Noah, Halle, Carson, and Asher. They reside in Atlanta, Georgia. And She Got Up is Courtney’s first book.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kayla on March 01, 2026

If I could give this book infinite stars I would ♾️✨️ this book came to me at the right time and healed so much in me. God truly spoke through Courtney in this book and it was so beautiful, inspiring and uplifting 🥹 I cried so much listening to Courtney's journey through loss, but also how God gave......more

Goodreads review by Mamawattto4 on February 12, 2026

Thank you W Publishing and NetGalley for the Audio ARC ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ And She Got Up by Courtney Pray Duke (audiobook) This audiobook was absolutely beautiful. Courtney Pray Duke narrating her own story made it even more powerful and personal. You can hear the emotion, the strength, and the faith in her vo......more

Goodreads review by Haley on February 09, 2026

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review! I listened to this book on audio and it was so incredibly moving and personal. Just a chapter in and I started writing down verses Courtney was saying to revisit later. The way she applied the bible to......more

Goodreads review by Chantal on March 09, 2026

This book is super powerful for anyone who is struggling with loss or grief. I loved how she described how she got through her situation and kept Jesus always at the centre. The author shared very personal stories and really took you with her in her struggles. This book has thought me a lot about gr......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on February 09, 2026

This book was gut wrenching. Anyone that has the pleasure of marrying their best friend will feel the depth of Courtney’s story. To age with your significant other is such a privilege that not everyone gets to experience. “And She Got Up” was a perfect title for this book. I don’t know how you move......more

Quotes

'And She Got U is more than a story; it's hope for every hurting heart and a reminder that God is not finished with you or your story. Filled with encouragement, truth, and proof that there is a way forward through the darkest days, it gently reminds you that you too can get up and live a life of purpose even in the pain.' Brittany Price Brooker, Blogger and Speaker

'Courtney Pray Duke is the trusted friend we need when life shatters! And She Got Up is your powerful companion through pain that feels unbearable and devastation that seems unnavigable to gospel-saturated hope and wholeness.' Lisa Appelo, author Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After It All Falls Apart and God of Comfort: A Devotional Journey for the Grieving Heart

'Courtney's words echo her walk, marked by a defiance that dares earth-shattering loss to take it up with her Savior. She possesses the rare gift of wrapping language around the human experience, offering living proof that God really does defend the widow. This book goes beyond the telling of her story into the revelations forged by it, uncovering treasures in the darkness while reminding us that when the fire tests God's faithfulness, it will hold -- and light is coming.' Kristen Ledlow, Former Broadcaster and Founder/CEO of Be Positionless

'I would have never been able to start Never Alone Widows if Courtney Pray Duke had not gotten up. Her courage to rise and come alongside me and others in the aftermath of unimaginable loss didn't just change her own story--it unlocked the future for thousands of women who would one day find healing, hope, and belonging through her yes. Courtney has a rare fortitude: the kind that looks pain in the eye, refuses to be defined by it, and dares to believe that God still has more. And She Got Up is not just Courtney's story--it is an invitation and all of our stories. An invitation to stand again, to trust God with what feels shattered, and to believe that getting up may be the very thing that changes everything--for you, and for generations to come.' Rachel Faulkner Brown, Speaker and Author of His Name: Our Hope in Grief

'If you have been hit by grief of any kind, you will find comfort, strength, and peace in this book. And She Got Up is a lifeline that will bring buoyancy in the middle of the deep dark ocean. Courtney has lived through hell, and the way she has clung to Jesus and lived toward heaven, will inform your own journey in living for God's glory. It will bring purpose, peace, and power to your own personal pain. Courtney will point you to Jesus, who is indeed all we need.' Jennie Lusko, Lead Pastor of Fresh Life Church and Bestselling Author

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