The Epiphany

She expected her life to follow a neat, predictable path. Instead, one moment changed everything.

In this reflective and often funny memoir, Rachel Bergsma traces the decade-long journey that took her from a high-pressure corporate career in Australia to a life shaped by travel mishaps and unexpected love.

Her first visit to Bali was a disaster. She swore she'd never return. But during a solo trip through Europe, a profound epiphany inside a cathedral in Rome forced her to rethink everything—her work, her relationships, and the life she thought she wanted.

What followed was a transformative decade: leaving the corporate world, working with an NGO, rediscovering purpose through travel, and slowly rebuilding her life with more intention and heart. Along the way, she met the Dutch man who would become her husband—an unlikely love story that unfolded across countries, cultures, and years of personal growth.

The Epiphany is a memoir about listening to your intuition, letting go of what no longer fits, and finding the courage to choose a life that feels meaningful. It will resonate with readers who enjoy stories of self-discovery, travel, reinvention, and the quiet moments that change everything.

Perfect for fans of memoirs about transformation, travel, and women rebuilding their lives on their own terms.

The Epiphany is the prequel to The Ibu Chronicles series. Continue Rachel's journey in The Measurement of Wealth, where life leads her toward new challenges—and ultimately, to the island she once swore she'd never return to.