Beauty Beyond the Ashes
Choosing Hope After Crisis
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- $23.99
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- $23.99
Publisher Description
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Cheryl McGuinness kissed her husband good-bye as he headed off to work.
She never saw him again.
Tom McGuinness was the co-pilot of American Airlines Flight 11 -- the first airplane to crash into the World Trade Center. On that day, Cheryl's world fell apart.
But since that day, Cheryl McGuinness has learned how to hope again. Through her powerful story, the rest of us can find our way to hope as well. Cheryl's message of renewal, recovery, and faith is a message that resonates with every aching heart.
As you read through this intimate look at heartbreak and joy, you will discover an incredible sense of the good that is yet to be, and you will find in yourself a growing conviction that with God's help, you can face any sorrow or pain.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
McGuinness has quite a story to tell. Her storybook life (a marriage to her high school sweetheart, two beautiful children, a vibrant faith and loving family) took a drastic turn on September 11, 2001. McGuinness's husband, Tom, was the copilot on American Airlines Flight 11, the first plane to crash into the World Trade Center. In the midst of the devastation, her faith provided gentle, gradual healing and courage to move forward. This book tells McGuinness's story, from growing up in an Italian Catholic family, falling in love with Tom in high school, balancing kids and career and recovering and rebuilding after tragic loss. Each chapter is divided into two sections, the first recounting the story and the second expounding on biblical principles the story demonstrates. Early chapters introduce readers to basic Christian principles, while later chapters provide guidance for growth in Christian faith. Without plumbing the depths of despair, McGuinness hints at the darker moments in her recovery process, offering readers hope without sugarcoating her story. She admits that she is "learning to forgive" and aims not to "give pat answers to difficult questions," though her faith may seem simple to some. Many readers, Christian and non-Christian alike, will admire the courage and grace with which McGuinness has chosen to respond to her tragedy.
