Falling From Grace - by Mel Foster (Paperback)

About the Book

A heartfelt story of a pregnant eighteen year old hoping to find escape from an abusive father...and maybe finding love and hope along the way.

Book Synopsis

"...a touching and empowering story about finding strength and finding love." - Ariel M.

Set in the heat of Arizona's landscape in the mid-90s, Falling from Grace follows the fictional story of a pregnant eighteen-year-old hoping that she can save herself and her unborn child from the emotional and physical abuse of her father.

Nestled within the confines of a weather-beaten trailer park, Grace Callaway's life unfolds amidst a tapestry of Arizona heat, dusty roads, and the hum of a community where everyone is grappling with their own set of challenges. In the shadow of the Catalina Mountains, where dreams seem distant and aspirations often fade, Grace hopes for a better life for her child than she had growing up.

Between the mother who abandoned her and the father who resents her for it, Grace has never had it easy in life. Her only hope is to leave behind the life she has known and create something more for herself. Whilst navigating the complexities of her fractured family, Grace finds unexpected solace in her new neighbor, Peter. Peter becomes the needed support in her journey toward leaving her current life behind.

Will Grace's strength be enough to sever the ties to her abusive past and create a new legacy for her child? Falling from Grace is a powerful exploration of resilience, redemption, and the enduring spirit that can arise from the darkest corners of life.

Review Quotes

"...a touching and empowering story about finding strength and finding love." - Ariel M.

"This book screams feminism! It's a touching story about what a woman would do to pull herself together in the darkest times of her life. I found this story empowering, heart breaking, and justified. It broke me and put me back together again, over and over. Kudos to the author for knowing how to make the story come to life." - Verified purchaser

"This is an ode to being a woman, I just loved this book... Some parts are dark but it's a great fiction book with some important lessons to be learned which can open some woman and girls who find in the same situation as Grace." - Verified purchaser