Life, in Spite of Me

“Life, In Spite of Me is a remarkable story of life beyond despair and hope that triumphs over tragedy.” -Louie Giglio, pastor, Passion City Church/The Passion Movement“Suicide is a liar and a thief. It promises peace to those who are escaping but delivers unimaginable pain and rejection to those left behind. Kristen Jane Anderson’s riveting story unmasks the thief and gives hope a face.” -Dr. Dennis Rainey, president, FamilyLife Ministries“When I first met Kristen, I was overwhelmed with her smile, and then I saw her wheelchair. It was a defining moment for me. I had not heard her story or why she’d ended up at Moody. But it was her smile-and it is still her smile-that dismantles me. Kristen has something. It is something otherworldly. She had every reason to die, but now she has every reason to live. I hope you’ll read her story, see her smile, and know why she lives.” -Michael Easley, former president, Moody Bible Institute

Kristen Jane Anderson has been featured on Oprah and is a popular speaker at colleges, women’s and youth events, churches, and suicide prevention outreaches. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute and the founder of Reaching You Ministries, Kristen seeks to help those who are hurting, hopeless, lost, suicidal, or depressed.Tricia Goyeris the author of three hundred articles for national periodicals, as well as many novels and several nonfiction books, includingBlue Like Play Dough.