"When Angels Fly by S. Jackson and A. Raymond is a heart-wrenching, powerful story of a woman's suffering, pain, faith, and love, a story that will open a whole new world to most readers, especially those who have never been abused or forsaken. Reading this memoir will open the eyes of readers to the sufferings and struggles experienced by many women silently, their courage, and their silent hopes. Sarah's suffering started early in her childhood with frequent abuse from her mother and the insensitivity of her school friends. "In fifth grade," she writes, "a tumor was found under my left nipple." The benign tumor could not cause so much trouble for her as it was curable. But Sarah will suffer more abuse from a husband and be driven to near insanity by the loss of her two children.
I couldn't help thinking about womanhood while reading When Angels Fly. As a man and a father, it is hard to imagine the kind of feeling my wife has for our two kids. Many times I had to stop reading, close my eyes, and ask myself: "Could this be really happening?" I couldn't help but wonder about the stuff of which women are made, because Sarah is a tough woman, sensitive, and rich in her humanity. It is inspiring to see how she gives life and nourishes it. The experience with Eli, her son suffering from cancer, is very touching and one that will inspire many people in the way they relate with their children. S. Jackson and A. Raymond have done a wonderful job in sharing experiences that will offer hope and provoke a silent revolution in the way most of us see women and life. It's a book that every man should read. And I mean every man
There are some of those books for which we find no words and When Angels Fly is one of them. In this memoir, the authors show how a woman can find meaning and survive unimaginable suffering by connecting to her motherhood. It is a story of hope and the power of love and prayer. Although it will draw tears from your eyes as you read, it will inspire hope and courage. I love this book for the deep experience of the narrators and for the powerful lessons it offers."
Awards
2016 New Apple Official Selection eBook Award
2016 Circle of Books Ring of Honor Silver 2nd Place Award
2016 Amazon Number One Best Selling Book
2016 McGrath House Indie Book Awards Finalist
2016 Readers Favorite Five Star Book Award
2017 Literary Titan Silver 2nd Place Award
2017 Book Excellence Award Finalist
2018 Reader's Favorite Bronze Medalist
