Broken But Not Abandoned

“Every life tells a story---some more remarkable than others. This is one of those special stories. Although Gloria’s early life promises nothing but heartache and failure, God has other plans. Brick-by-brick He tears down the wall she has built to protect herself from destruction, and her life soon becomes a testament to God’s love, grace and power.” 

— Sally E. Stuart, author Founder, Christian Writers’ Market Guide


“Gloria Manns’ story had to be told. It is a story of redemption and forgiveness, despair and restoration and the awesomeness of God’s love and care for His creation. In short, a must read!”

— Ron Short, author and friend.


In Broken But Not Abandoned, author Gloria Manns tells the amazing story of her life: a journey that has included abuse, living in foster care, orphanage, to one day becoming a caregiver herself when she decides to become a nurse. The common thread in her life—evident by reading her story—is the persistent pursuance by the Lord.


Gloria has chosen to tell her story in hopes that others can see that it is possible to overcome any and all adversity in life, but it is certainly a choice. She overcame her sexual molestation and abuse, living with an alcoholic mother, and father with whom she felt a huge distance. Gloria has gone on to become a nurse practitioner, mother of four, and most importantly, lover of Christ.


Gloria Manns has been published in Decision Magazine, The Journal of Christian Nursing, and ghost wrote an article published in Moody Magazine. She is a retired family nurse practitioner who lives in upstate New York.