This collection of personal and professional stories is written from the heart, by everyday people just like you. They will make you laugh and make you cry. Above all, it will give you more confidence and strength to confront your own adversities in life, and to know, you're not alone. The authors of Mission Hope have been where you are right now. They want you to know, if they can go through it and come out better, more empowered and on the other side of what feels like a total disaster, you can do it too. A new season of hope is coming soon.

Please meet the 18 very talented and inspirational authors of Mission Hope:

• Babien Avila
• Johanna Baker
• Jennifer Bassett
• Destiny Bogan
• Brad Burchnell
• Minnku Buttar
• Matthew Dickson
• Kathleen Dutton
• Curtis Gregor
• Maria Lehtman
• Susan LePlae Miller
• Karen Ortega
• Jean L. Serio
• Todd George Stone
• M.L. Sutton
• Dr. Jo Anne White
• Ipek Williamson
• Tracey S. Yang

Introduction by Char Murphy