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"This book is a deeply personal account of one woman’s journey toward healing, purpose, and faith in God. Carolyn writes with honesty and vulnerability as she shares the struggles, transitions, and unresolved wounds that led her to search for greater meaning in her life. What makes this book especially meaningful is its message that God can meet us in our confusion and brokenness and use even our most difficult experiences to transform us. Carolyn’s willingness to confront fear, shame, guilt, and painful memories makes her story relatable and encouraging. Her journey demonstrates the freedom that can come through forgiveness, trust, courage, and surrender to God. The Starting Point will resonate with anyone who is navigating a major life transition, struggling to rediscover their identity, or longing for a deeper relationship with God. It is a hopeful reminder that no matter where we are in life, it is never too late to begin a new journey of faith and allow God to bring healing and purpose from our experiences."
- MK
This memoir was such a beautifully raw testimony of insecurity, pain, and shame turned into fervent faith, forgiveness, and restoration. It was emotionally relatable and encouraging. I absolutely loved the beautiful art and style woven into her writing. A great living reminder that no sin is too far beyond repair. I believe every single person would benefit from reading this book.
5 stars!
-MT
"This book is a heartfelt and inspiring read. The author shares her personal story with honesty, authenticity, and vulnerability, making it easy to connect with her journey. The ups and downs of life, the challenges of navigating our perceptions and choices, and the lessons learned along the way are all incredibly relatable. Her faith is woven beautifully through her stories, showing how seeking something more can lead to discovering the path that was waiting to unfold all along. This is an encouraging book for anyone looking for hope, purpose, and a reminder that even life’s difficult moments can lead to meaningful growth. I highly recommend it."
-KP
A LITTLE BIT
ABOUT THE
The Mare & The Mule
Founded by Carolyn H. Brown, The Mare & The Mule shares thoughts and insights from daily life and connects it to faith. The Starting Point is a memoir released in June 2026 about her journey of coming to faith through a personal pursuit of improving her health and wellness in 2023. The book encompasses the human experiences of love and loss, motherhood and marriage, history and legacy through an authentic, transparent and raw look at her life.
