Jackie Miller

Mosaics...... MadeFrom Beautiful Broken Pieces, is a collection of stories told from the viewpoint of seven phenomenal women. These women share from theheart how they've overcome many life-changing traumas, yet they are still standing. Their stories are empowering, uplifting, and motivational. The journey that you will travel with co-authors Pixie Lee, MaDonna Williams, Jackie Miller, Chiara Davis, Delphia Sheila, JC Gardnerand visionary Deborah Franklin will inspire you to press through your circumstancesand not give up because there is hope on the other side. You may feel like you have been shattered into thousands of pieces but know those pieces will come together and form a beautiful mosaic.

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