Who are these homeless teens wandering the streets of America, backpacks slung over their shoulders, cigarettes dangling from their hands? Why are they on the streets instead of safely harbored at home? A Fragile Thread of Hope answers these questions in the words of four young women rescued from the streets by the author, Andi Buerger. Her own childhood abuse made her keenly aware of three homeless teenaged mothers when she volunteered at a shelter on Thanksgiving of 2008. That day she decided to do something to help. A Fragile Thread of Hope is the story of Andi's redemption from the abuse that sought to define her intertwined with the eventual birth of Beulah's Place, a refuge for lost and wandering teens caught up in drugs, alcohol and even sex trafficking. The women speak their hearts, not just their experiences. The reader will see young street people in a whole new light.

In the autumn of 2012, destiny wreaks havoc on two unsuspecting people-- Soham and Fiona. Although his devastating past involving his brother still haunted him, Soham had established a promising career for himself in Bangalore. After a difficult childhood, Fiona's fortunes had finally taken a turn for the better. She had married her beloved, and her life was as perfect as she had ever imagined it to be. But when tragedy strikes them yet again, their fundamentally fragile lives threaten to fall apart. Can Fiona and Soham overcome their grief? Will the overwhelming pain destroy their lives? Seasoned with the flavours of exotic Nepalese traditions and set in the picturesque Indian hill station, Gangtok, The Fragile Thread of Hope explores the themes of spirituality, faith, alcoholism, love, and guilt while navigating the complex maze of family relationships. Inspirational and heart-wrenchingly intimate, it urges you to wonder-- does hope stand a chance in this travesty called life?

A touching fictional story that traces a woman's journey of transformation, who, having reached mid-life, and alone, makes a major decision: to throw it all over and open a quilt shop. In the process, she discovers and rediscovers her values, beliefs and spiritual foundation.

Diagnosed with juvenile type 1 diabetes at age 17, Jim Stavis was told to expect a shortened lifespan filled with medical difficulties along the way. While some would choose to spend their time asking, “Why me?” and focusing on the very real possibility that their life would end before it even began, Stavis chose to tackle his medical issues head on— using positivity and hope as warriors in his fight against adversity. As Jim’s life unfolded, he realized the adversity that had occurred early on had actually been a blessing, as it taught him how to overcome life’s greatest challenges. It served as a motivator to get his life on a successful path, both personally and in business. As events would occur, such as a devastating business fi re, more health challenges and ultimately a rare triple organ transplant, it was the mindset Jim employed that he would not only survive, but flourish that got him through. He ultimately realized in his journey that we are all tested eventually. Through his real-life challenges that he overcame and the wisdom gained, he hopes to be able to help others as they encounter their own adversity in life. This book is about overcoming all the odds. It is achievement paired with loss, and accomplishment paired with adversity. It is having faith that in all things, even the most challenging and heartbreaking, you can learn and gain something important. It begins with the hope and belief that you can get through anything, even if it’s your only option.

Melancholic and introspective look into the life and the complexities of human interaction.

In a small town just outside of the Research Triangle in North Carolina, a town is turned upside down, when one of their own is sentenced to life in prison for the death of his young wife. Sasha Matthews was diagnosed with ALS when her son David was only six months old. Her husband, James, was sentenced to life in prison for her death in the year 2000. James had finished his residency the previous year and had accepted a position at a local pediatrics clinic. James has carried a secret for the past twenty-four years of his sentence as he has tried to navigate life on the inside of North Carolina’s Central Prison. The secret haunts him as he searches for redemption, forgiveness, and tries to make a fresh start and right wrongs. With the testimony and witness of fellow inmates, the kindness of some correctional officers, will James be able to turn his life around and find the redemption he desires before it is too late?