Face Forward Meeting Challenges Head On in Times of Trouble

A wonderfully honest tale that highlights some of the most noble values that characterize our humanity and represents just how strong we all are on the inside. Not only do readers get a window into the life of a woman who’s been through more than a lot of us could ever dream of, but they also get to......more

Be warned: this story has the power to move you to tears. Michele’s strength, even as a young child, rivals that of some of the most stoic figures that we think of today. Most children grow up in households; she grew up in hospitals. The memories that contribute to some of the most heart-wrenching a......more

It’s amazing how Clarke keeps her readers walking a tightrope between feeling awed at all that she’s been through and frustrated that members of society are so judgmental of one another, yet doesn’t allow them to pity her or feel sympathetic. Despite the struggles that she’s been through, Clarke com......more

This book is proof of the fact that life is not fair. Undeserving of her fate, Michele Clarke is dealt a blow that forces her to completely re-evaluate her life when she enters a struggle with the “C” word. There is no easy answer and there are no shortcuts as she has to fight to hold onto life, a l......more

In a word, inspiring. This book was absolutely incredible and allowed me to step back and put my own struggles in perspective. The personal strength of the author shines through as she shows her readers everything, leaving nothing hidden. In her own words, this author both shows and tells readers wh......more