Debut author Donna Bess, a follower of Jesus Christ, has worked in healthcare for more than twenty-five years after her life took a life-altering turn. Today, she radiates the peace and wisdom of surrender, empowering women to break through trauma so that they can live their divine destinies. Donna, an avid reader, mother to three adult children, and grandmother to four, resides outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Connect with Donna at donnabessauthor.com.
The book, Sidetracked to Surrender, by Donna Bess, is a powerful page-turner that is hard to put down. One moment I had tears streaming down my face; the next moment I was laughing and in complete awe at what God had done. Donna writes her story in such a relatable, authentic, and compelling way that you're drawn into every scene as if you were in the room with her. You can't wait to see what happens next. You can feel the rawness of emotion on every page. This is a book that touches your heart and leaves you a more compassionate person. It is full of the goodness of God in the hardest times, and it brings goosebumps of joy in the redemptive times. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is going through a tough season. It will encourage, strengthen, and renew your hope that when you surrender to a loving God, He will never forsake you. Missy Maxwell Worton Award-Winning Author, Founder of the Warrior Writers Seldom has a story so captured my heart as from the new book, Sidetracked to Surrender, by author Donna Bess. When you read a book and keep remembering the story days later, you realize you've experienced a great storyteller, whose powerful and insightful words brings you emotionally right into each event. I will remember this overcoming testimony for a long time. God writes beautiful stories, and He has enabled Donna to share her difficult but redemptive and beautiful discovery of His love and grace. As you read, you too will be given a new understanding of the pain of life but also the wonderful assurance of how God is at work in every death, loss, and circumstance. Pastor Jerry Bryant Worship City Alliance, Nashville, Tennessee You will not want to put this book down as you move through chapter after chapter of a life that is rich because of a great love that only comes from a passionate relationship with Jesus. This is a frank discussion of personal pain and joy and the faithfulness of God. Even when Donna turns her back on Jesus, she discovers His love even more deeply than ever. Whether you are a new believer or have followed Jesus for years, this book is loaded with lessons of a surrendered life. Get a cup of coffee, get ready to dig in, and be encouraged! Marion Farrar Tennessee General, Reformation Prayer Network Founder, Nashville Women's Conference