A miscarriage usually represents the end of a dream.
For Alexis Chanyl, it was the beginning of a journey. Reeling from the loss of the daughter she would never meet, she sought out a productive way to cope, to connect, and to share her story. The result is For Mercy: Lessons I Would Have Taught My Daughter.
For Mercy is not a book about miscarriage, or even a self-help guide. Instead, it's a love letter to girls and women everywhere, reminding them that they are seen, they are important, they are smart, and they are beautiful. Its 100 short lessons about life and love explore what it means to be female, providing a fresh perspective on life's big and small questions and the inspiration to learn and grow.
As much an act of sisterhood as it is an act of motherhood, For Mercy was written to help readers find themselves in its lessons and see life, situations, circumstances, and God just a little bit differently. It's a book that will remind you that life is worth living, that growth is a process, and that while nothing is perfect, joy and fulfillment are possible for everyone.