Glammed by Grace

By Shunterika Fields

It's a rare person who welcomes hard times, challenge, failure, and faults. Our natural response might be to question, "Why me?" or to sink into shame and regret. But the Bible tells us over and over again that our struggles are meant to help us become better versions of ourselves and grow closer to God. In this memoir, I share with you my most vulnerable moments, those hard times that helped me learn that not just in spite of my flaws and challenges, but because of them, I could be redeemed, forgiven, and glammed by God's grace.

 

Reflections from the Author:

As I retire my pen, I am sitting here in a bunker where I have spent a portion of my time writing things out in my head. The temperature has begun dropping, and the smell of smoke looms large. I am in a country where so many have died so that you and I might enjoy the freedom that their sacrifices have afforded us.

Looking back over my life, I now stand proud to be all that I am, regardless of the trials and tribulations I've had to endure. Most assuredly, all that I am, if I am anything at all, I owe it all to the Most High God!

 

My dog tags are tucked away, and my combat boots are laced, not knowing what I will face just around the bend. Yet, I know in whom I believe and that He is able to keep me from all hurt, harm, and danger, as I endeavor to serve and protect my country.

 

It is my earnest desire that this book reaches the masses, giving hope to all who would dare to pick it up and read it. My intent is that it will shine a light in the dark places of someone's life. Remember, be proud of who you are in every moment and aspect of your life. No matter where life takes you, or what obstacles you face, keep your head held high and face each day with grace.

 

When the question is posed: "How are you, really?" may your response be: "I'm living the dream, glammed by the Grace of God!"

 

Humbly submitted,

Shunterika M. Fields

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shunterika Fields
• Release date: Oct 14, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201401283

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GLAMMED

by Grace

The Walk of My Life

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Shunterika Fields

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DEDICATIONS

To my son, TaVarius

Thank you for being my sanity in a world that would have swallowed me whole, had I not been given a reason to press forward. Thank you for loving me in a way that no other human could, for being my peace during the storm. It is because of you that I stand here today VICTORIOUS! I pray that my strength, wisdom, and knowledge trickle down to you, so that when I am no longer here, you will do as I have tried to do my entire life. My desire is that you pick up the torch and continue the mission. No matter how hard life gets, remember, Stay true to what you said you would do, long after the mood in which you have said it has left. -Inky Johnson.

Love Always,  

MOM.

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To my grandmother, Betty

You have been a rock of stability throughout my life. Your loving spirit sustains me still. Thanks for planting seeds inside of me that I had no idea would take root and one day manifest the tools that I needed to overcome all that life would throw my way.

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Foreword

Life is replete with ebbs and flows, valley days and mountaintop experiences; God is the great orchestrator of it all. As you delve into this power-packed book, you will witness hopelessness transformed by grace.

Like every young girl, Shunterika Fields dreamed of a life full of laughter, love, and happy endings. But her dreams changed in the blink of an eye when she became pregnant at the tender age of 15. From losing her grandmother, whose strong hands molded her into the woman she is today; living like a nomad (going from house to house) almost being placed in foster care; to going from one relationship to the next and being rejected repeatedly, Shunterika finds herself out in the cold! Who will teach her about the importance of adulthood? Who