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Stirring Memoir Inspires Women to Survive Life's Major Setbacks and Challenges
By the age of 28, Donna Rhodes was divorced three times and raising four kids in poverty. A high school dropout with a dark past and a cloudy future, she found her way through a life of suffering and challenges.
This memoir is the story of an extraordinary woman, one who battled many setbacks, from growing up in an abusive foster care household to surviving cancer, and from suffering a series of abusive relationships to being under the control of a cult. It is the poignant life story of a woman's desperate journey to find love.
Inspired by the biblical account of the woman at the well, this book is a remarkable testament to God's faithfulness and the power of His redemption. For those who think their lives will never change and those who are afraid to hope again, this moving testimony is transformative. It’s a story of hope and perseverance.
Donna Rhodes Today
Donna Rhodes is a trained speaker, published author, and a certified Life Coach and Personality Trainer. She has also written for newspapers, magazines, websites, and for story compilation books. She is the author of How the Woman at the Well Became the Well Woman.
Donna teaches Bible Studies and is on the Women’s Leadership team at her church. Donna received her certification in Biblical Counseling from The American Association of Christian Counselors. Donna received her Life Coach Training from the Professional Christian Counseling & Coaching Academy in 2007.
As a Bible Study teacher, she has taught at West Hills Community Church in West Hills California (4 years) and Community Bible Church in Easley SC (4 years). She was also a Retreat Leader at the Billy Graham Training Center. She has spoken at the Christian Communicators Conference Training, the Hope Floats Women’s Conference, MOPS Mom’s meetings, The Colors of His Love Conference, and local churches.
Donna has been happily married for the past 36 years to Denver. Together they have eight children, 14 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Her passion is sharing hope for the hopeless; even if they have to borrow hope from her story, until they find their own. Her happy places are her family, traveling, gourmet cooking, and playing with her dog, Penny. She resides in Easley, South Carolina.
For more information, visit her website, www.onewellwoman.com.
“This poignant and compelling memoir teaches us how to get up when we fall and how to recover lost momentum when hopes are thwarted, Donna Rhodes reminds us that no matter how difficult the journey, there is hope and wholeness in a relationship with Jesus Christ. How the Woman at the Well Became the Well Woman undeniable proof that God can bring restoration out of the worst situations in our lives”. — LeAnn Thieman, member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, author of This Must Be My Brother, and co-author of the New York Times Best Seller, Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul, and several Chicken Soup Volumes.
“When I first met Donna, I knew she had a story to tell. This book represents years of work that extend far beyond the craft of writing. I have ministered to thousands of women over the years, but as I felt Donna’s quest for love, acceptance, family, and home, I found she was actually ministering to me. By His grace, she is truly a well woman, the embodiment of His promises, who can now share her powerful experience with others. —Florence Littauer, Award-Winning and Best-Selling Author of Silver Boxes, Personality Plus, and numerous other books; Founder of CLASS Speakers, Inc.
“It is a rare talent and gift from God to see an author take her heart wrenching past experiences and God's precious word, then weave them into such a powerful story. This is a beautiful book that will inspire us to see how GRACE can change the most unloved into becoming a beautiful bride--not just any bride, but the ultimate bride-the Bride of Christ.” - Sue Hayes Fallin, author of Gathering Manna: Finding God's Grace in Life's Wilderness.
“Donna Rhodes writes with an ease that comes from authenticity and integrity of heart. As a dynamic speaker, Donna knows how to bring her heart to life, while penning powerful, beautiful inflections and gentle notes of wisdom. This book is a must read!” - La-Tan Roland Murphy, speaker, vocalist, and author of God's Provision in Tough Times and Becoming a Woman of Interior Elegance.
Powerful Amazon Reviews
“I’ve known a couple of people who have gone through the foster system. This is one of the most complete stories about foster care, mental illness, addiction, abuse, and how Christ can truly lead you out of this. Her patience and persistence is legendary.”
“I thought the book was well written and easy to read.”
“Easy to read and follow testimony about how Jesus can change a life and bring beauty from much pain. I would recommend this book very much.”
“First of all, GREAT READ! It was intriguing, captivating and thought provoking the whole way through! I found myself getting lost in the story and ended up reading the entire book in one afternoon! This book has inspired me to always look ahead and strive to be the best I can be! And all the while having confidence in God's plan and that he provides to those who have unwavering faith.”
“I felt incredibly blessed to read this, not only from the amazing message and story, but because I have the absolute pleasure of knowing Donna personally for the incredibly strong and inspiring woman that she is! I believe, actually I KNOW, that anyone who has the privilege of reading this book will finish it with a great sense of accomplishment, not only for the triumphs that the story unfolds, but also for the motivation to be the best version of yourself, no matter the hardships.”
“Your story has helped me to re-visit past places I've been in my life. Hard place for women who have been violated to go, but after reading your book it helped me realize I was still holding on to a lot of ugly baggage. Jesus has set me free now that I have surrendered it all to him. Thank u for your transparency & courage that, hopefully, will set thousands of others free to be VICTORIOUS, as it has me.”
“Well, this is one that I couldn't put down! I felt her pain from a young girl being placed in foster care, since I had a sweet little one live with us for several years and knowing her pain of being taken from her mother. Seeing Donna's life being shaped from all the hurt and pain she went through touched my heart.”