Kindle Edition Amazon Category:  Memoir Publisher: Sherry States Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 179 Copyright: September 16, 2022 ISBN-13: 9798353199205 Price: $11.50 (eBook) A heartwarming story about faith through horrible circumstances that shows God is always there no matter what. Having experienced angel encounters, miracles, and multiple healings. Sherry is a survivor of abuses, alcoholism, failed marriages, miscarriages, and rapes and is an overcomer through her love of God. Her book is a raw foretelling of life events and mishaps that led her to a life of repentance, redemption, overcoming and it shows that anything is possible, even to those less fortunate. Many miracle healings and deliverances in the book. Living a life of a nomad created many difficulties for Sherry. She lived with many family members, a single mother who suffered from her own demons. She was subjected to her mother's wrong decisions while being a single divorced woman in the 60’s and 70’s while raising an illegimate child, Sherry. There are so many tragedies and trauma that Sherry went through but she keeps her undying faith and God was truly faithful to deliver her many times from those abuses, bad decisions, other people’s evil behavior and etc. Excerpt One day, a man knocks on the door. I open it up. He was dressed in a nice suit, slender, with short brown hair and piercing blue eyes. He had a Bible in his hand and when I opened the door; he spoke to me by my name. I found it odd he was alone. When I was a child in Delray Beach, I would go out with the Baptist church members to houses on Saturday to give the gospel; we always went out in twos and threes, never alone. Even the cults, I won’t name names, never went out alone either. However, this man knew my name and had mesmerizing blue eyes. We talked about how I was backsliding, and how worldly ideologies had affected my thinking, and he told me something that to me was profound. “Sherry, God will not bless you with a child when you are calling yourself a Christian and acting like the world. You must turn from your sin and get married. He will not allow you to have a child out of wedlock.” It never dawned on me at the time I had to do it right when I saw others doing it wrong. They could be a mom. I just knew in my heart this man was telling me a truth that I knew deep inside. He answered multiple questions I had about conflicting views that had me angry at God, but it is the not allowing me to give birth to a baby that struck home for that was my heart’s desire. I wanted to have a child so someone would love me back. When the man left, I got off the couch, which was close to the door, turned around, and re-opened the door. I wanted to ask him another question. He was nowhere to be found. I would open the door throughout the day and he still was not there. I quit drinking. While I was in Vail, Co. I was loving the lifestyle of resort hopping. This is working for me, six months at resorts and parks and then moving to the next resort. I had planned to get a job in Denver until next season. I wrote my mom a letter I was not coming back. She was livid and wrote me a letter telling me I owed it to Rich to come home. His father had abandoned him, and I should be ashamed for thinking of doing the same. Richard was my brother. I helped raise him until this age. The letter said a lot more, but I don’t remember all of it. It was five pages long about how I was to take care of her and her children. I was a terrible child for leaving them by running off and having fun for a year of my life.

Curveballs & Hit by Pitches but Saved by God
5.0 out of 5 stars Curveballs & Hit by Pitches but Saved by God
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
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Wow. Any book that starts off with the author declaring herself illegitimate, that sets the table for what is to come. "Never Forsaken" is a powerful and inspiring story of faith, hope, and redemption. Sherry States shares her personal journey of overcoming a seemingly never ending series of hard up events. Through it all, God never gives up on her and she is there to receive Him. This book is a testament to the power of God's love and grace, and it will leave you feeling uplifted and encouraged (despite several times of me thinking certain situations would crush me). I highly recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with any kind of hardship. It is a reminder that God is always with us, even in the darkest of times. The book is well-written and engaging. The writing is honest and raw, and the author does not shy away from the difficult details of her story

Very inspiring
Keila Delgado
5.0 out of 5 stars Very inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
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A life laid bare, raw and honest in its detail – that’s what readers get to experience in this book. The author bravely takes us through an intimate journey, sharing personal experiences of pain, struggle, and the relentless pursuit of overcoming. I was pleasantly surprised by how this memoir drew me in.

This book is a testament to the transformative power of faith. As a Christian myself, I was deeply moved by how the author highlighted God's guiding hand amidst life's tumultuous waters. It's a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, we are not alone.

Grabs you from the first sentence and never let's go!
Jay Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Grabs you from the first sentence and never let's go!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
Vivid, heart-wrenching storytelling of the author's abusive family life and growing up. I could almost feel like I was there with her as her mother scolded her and shoved a bar of soap in her mouth. There are other traumatic stories she shares. Something no little girl should ever have to endure. But these stories need to be told. Thank you for writing such an engaging, transparent book about your life and your salvation! Highly recommended!