Torn Apart / Restored is a true story about two childhood sweethearts, Darin and Gloria. A young couple tangled up in a turbulent marriage, their lives were in shambles, unable to work out  their differences the couple eventually decide to divorce.

The drama of their lives unfolds and just as they are preparing to finalize their divorce; Gloria has a change of heart. She believes that God has given her a revelation, she tells her husband that she no longer wants a divorce. However, her husband wants nothing to do with her and for all practical purposes the marriage appears over.

Yet, in spite of the circumstances Gloria hangs onto the promise that God has given her and in spite of overwhelming obstacles she learns to place her faith in Christ and believes wholeheartedly that God is going to do a work in her husband's heart.

Darin's heart had grown cold, he was caught up in a gang, dealing drugs and just when you think it couldn't get any worse, he was charged with murder. So why would Gloria want this man back?

Friends and family could see no hope for this young couple yet that didn't seem to phase Gloria and she continued to seek God in prayer and while she concentrated on her relationship with Christ, God begins moving in her circumstances.

If you liked Nicky Cruz's book, "Cross and the switchblade" or if you are a fan of the book,"Fireproof" written by Eric Wilson, Alex Kendrick, and Stephen Kendrick - then you are going to love this!

A book filled with suspense, drama and gang violence, but more importantly, it is interwoven with the quiet, gentle spirit of Christ himself. Just when you think there is no hope, Christ works a miracle and that is when the journey begins.

This is a true story that you've got to read!

Gloria and her husband Darin Carroll have an amazing testimony , the couple will celebrate their 27th wedding anniversary this year. They pastor a church in Pueblo, Colorado - Victory Life Ministries. If you are in need of a miracle this is the book for you!