Phoenix Rising: Stories of Remarkable Women Walking Through Fire

By Kristen Moeller and Leslie Aplin Wharton

How do you go on after you've lost everything?

Over several terrifying summers, deadly wildfires raged across Colorado. Lives were lost, and the flames destroyed thousands of homes. When the smoke cleared and only rubble remained, survivors were left trying to find a way forward against devastating loss. The aftermath of that destruction would span many years, and its effects are still felt today.

In "Phoenix Rising", twenty women share their stories of fire, the terror they felt as flames engulfed their communities, and the dark desperation that followed. And how---in the ensuing weeks and months---they worked to recreate a life from the ashes. Their tales of fear and bravery, of deep compassion and heart-rending grief, offer an uplifting chronicle of human courage and resilience.

In "Phoenix Rising" written by women united by wildfire, they have the privilege of stepping into those moments to stand in the hallways of their shock and fear, grief and disorientation, and then, armed with the wisdom of retrospection, walking out into whatever comes next.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
• Release date: Apr 5, 2016
• ISBN: 9781630477240

Kristen Moeller

Kristen Moeller, MS, is a coach, speaker, author, and radio show host. She delights in "disrupting the ordinary" and inspiring others to do the same. Kristen first discovered her passion for personal development in 1989 after recovering from an eating disorder and addiction. After years of struggling with low self-esteem, she realized that recovery and joy is possible. Determined to provide this for others, Kristen immersed herself in the field of personal growth, earning a master's degree in mental health counseling, volunteering and working in treatment centers while continuing to train and develop herself. Now, a highly popular radio personality, TED speaker and author, Kristen Moeller is an in-demand workshopper and visionary dedicated to providing people with the tools they need to find and live their passion. Moeller lives with her family in Evergreen, CO.Jack Canfield, legendary author and co-creator of the beloved Chicken Soup for the Soul series, has been empowering entrepreneurs and soothing sick souls for more than thirty years through both his New York Times bestselling books and his formulas for success. Jack, "America's #1 Success Coach," is also the founder and chairman of the Canfield Training Group, which is designed to help people achieve both personal and professional goals. He has been a featured guest on television shows such as Oprah, Montel, and Larry King Live. He also holds the Guinness Book world records for the largest book signing ever (Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul) and for simultaneously having seven books on the New York Times Bestseller list.