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Author and Pastor Pens Touching Memoir Dedicated to Her Parents Lives and How They Were Resilient with the Help of The Lord

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“From Paradise Lost to Paradise Gained: From Abandonment to Hope”
By Joyce Etrata Wachsmuth

One verse that was not included, but beautifully shares how God is always there to help us move forward is, ‘But you are a forgiving God, a gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in faithful love and you did not abandon them’ (Nehemiah 9:17b).


PORTLAND, Ore. (PRWEB)

Life can throw obstacles that are beyond one’s control. In Joyce Etrata Wachsmuth’s debut book, “From Paradise Lost to Paradise Gained: From Abandonment to Hope,” readers will witness a remarkable story of two individuals who embodied resilience. Throughout this faith-filled memoir, Wachsmuth brings readers to various places in Hawaii and how those places influenced her parents’ upbringing.

“From Paradise Lost to Paradise Gained” illustrates how the author’s mother was taken from her home and raised at the Salvation Army Home for Girls in Hilo, Hawaii and how her father was disowned by his father at a young age. Even though Wachsmuth’s parents were abandoned, they were brought together to provide a life for their children filled with love, support and faith. Both of her parents were courageous and always moved forward regardless of the hardships they endured. Readers will see how important hope and prayer were to Wachsmuth’s parents and how God helped them during times of need.

“There are various verses throughout my book that embody my parents’ lives and the situations they overcame,” said Wachsmuth. “One verse that was not included, but beautifully shares how God is always there to help us move forward is, ‘But you are a forgiving God, a gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in faithful love and you did not abandon them’ (Nehemiah 9:17b). This verse is seen throughout the pages of my parents’ lives and how God never left them behind and showed them the importance of forgiveness.”

Wachsmuth provides a loving and raw look into her family’s story from past to present. She takes readers to a time of good people and powerful beliefs of God. Her book shows how powerful forgiveness can be and how to never give up on God’s path. Individuals who have gone through similar situations of abandonment and loss will be inspired by her parents and will provide them hope.

Ultimately, “From Paradise Lost to Paradise Gained” shares how even though Wachsmuth’s parents went through trials and tribulations, that God always provided a plan and never abandoned them. Readers will be inspired by their resilience and unwavering faith that will influence the lives of future generations.

“From Paradise Lost to Paradise Gained: From Abandonment to Hope”

By Joyce Etrata Wachsmuth

ISBN: 978-1-6642-3773-5 (softcover); 978-1-6642-3774-2 (eBook)

Available at WestBow Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author

Joyce Etrata Wachsmuth was born in Ookala, Hawaii. She graduated from Pacific University in education and speech therapy. She is married to Doug Wachsmuth for over fifty years and has three married children and eight grandchildren. She has been on staff at Greater Portland Bible Church for over 30 years. She has served in children and women’s ministry. Presently, she is associate pastor over assimilation and the 55 plus community. She is a retreat, conference speaker and provides marriage mentoring. To learn more, please visit http://www.joyceetratawachsmuth.com.

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