The Widow Wore Pink: A True Story of Life After Loss and the Transforming Power of a Loving God

by Robyn Dykstra

In an instant, everything changed…Robyn Dykstra spent years as a Playboy Bunny, oblivious to God’s master plan for her life. But she escaped a life of drugs, alcohol, and promiscuity for a fresh start with Jesus. Cleaned up and happy, with a handsome husband, a nice house, and two wonderful children, her life seemed perfect. Then, the In an instant, everything changed. That one moment triggered a chain reaction of unwanted challenges, and her life would never be the same.Can you relate? In an instant...• the marriage is over,• the job ends,• the car’s wrecked,• the money’s gone,• the diagnosis is pronounced...... and your dreams are crushed. All you can do is cry, “Why?” You long for the lost to be found, for the broken to be fixed, for the stolen to be returned. You want your life back!In The Widow Wore Pink, you’ll discover that the God who was faithful to Robyn will also be faithful to you. Learn to face the unwelcome changes in your life by knowing and trusting the promises of God for yourself. Robyn Dykstra is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher who loves Jesus. For decades, Robyn has been presenting life-changing messages to help thousands energize their faith in God and find the strength to face life’s challenges.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

224 pages, Paperback

First published September 9, 2015

Reviews

[Katie M. Reid · Rating 4 out of 5]

Robyn's memoir is transparent, tragic and triumphant. Her compelling story keeps the pages turning. Through her Playboy bunny days, numerous marriages and devastating losses, Robyn is living proof that God's love pursues us and is faithful throughout all of life's valleys and mountains and the spaces in between.

[Lisa Lewis Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Robyn's story is riveting and hard to put down. Told with candor, Robyn is transparent as she recounts life before she met Jesus and honestly reveals that the change He worked in her life was not instantaneous but a process. There are no cardboard cutout characters here! While most of us thankfully cannot relate to such a tragic series of losses, we can relate to living life less than perfectly. Robyn's life demonstrates that no obstacle is insurmountable when we keep our eyes focused on the God who loves us.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m a contemporary of Robyn age wise. While she was remarrying and remarrying snd remarrying and justifying her new marriages by adopting her kids to each new man I was getting my BS in Biology and single parenting my 2 boys. My divorce convinced me that I don’t need a man.One son calls me on Mother’s day and Father’s day. I hope the younger generations will see that all that work to land a man can go into improving yourself. Except for my frustration with her choices , it’s an interesting read and well written.

[PollyAnna Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

R.E.A.L.

Robyn Dykstra is REAL. She isn't afraid to tell it like it is...to tell the truth with all the honesty, sincerity, and blunt boldness of a woman who has been to hell, but who KNOWS who she is in Christ Jesus. I love that Robyn read the audio for her own book. She has a voice that reaches out through her story and reveals her outgoing, bubbly nature and tender heart. With all my heart, I want to be Robyn's new best friend. 💜

[Edwina Cowgill · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Life Changed “4-Ever”

“The Widow Wore Pink” is the memoir of the author whose life was completely changed by the unconditional love of the Almighty God. It is a story of love and loss, of forgiveness and trust, and of a deep and abiding faith in God. Robyn’s story is living proof that God will never leave us or forsake us. And for those of us who grieve, it is a story of comfort.

[Iris Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robyn is beautiful inside and out. Her transparent journey to Christ will inspire and encourage readers to trust in Jesus. You will laugh and cry as you read her wonderful testimony and how God redeemed the junk of her past into the blessings of the present. The author used her experiences to create a ministry to teach and strengthen women who have been called to share their stories. Highly recommend.

[Kate Hamlet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Robyn is so transparent about how she felt in every circumstance. She doesn't pain even the good times as perfect but shows God's faithfulness in her life every step of the way. She is funny and down to earth. I found her story to be very relatable and very encouraging. This book is one you can't put down!

[Kami Mauldin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to this as an audiobook over a four day span. It was so good! I wasn’t familiar with the author at all and I’m so impressed by her writing! I cried, I smiled a lot. I was inspired to live my faith more boldly and speak out in the name of Jesus. It’s a great read and I’ll be telling all my friends about it!

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing, inspiring story of how God can use any life for Him, and transform any heart. I love Robyn's conversational writing style!

[Ellen Spes · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not inspiring

[Jane Coffey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful, wonderful book! True story of a woman who found true meaning in her life after she found Jesus. Her life wasn't easy, but she always felt Jesus walking with her.

[Shannon Badger]

Having gone through many of the things the author did, it was encouraging to know that I was not alone. She shared how she really felt, not what she was supposed to feel, and what she learned.

[Cyndee · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a recent widow, I found this book very helpful. Robyn has survived two husbands and has done so with the help of her faith and community. This was very comforting to me.

[Erin Stafford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED Robyn’s way of telling her story. God provided for Robyn and will provide for you, too.

[Roberta Montoya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

This book was really a book I couldn't put down. God is great all the time. He sees the big picture.

[Pat Lentz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I heard this author speak on a broadcast and was very eager to hear more of her story. I found the book interesting but not as good as hearing her speak in person.

[Cindy Poling · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book pulled me in from the first few pages. This true story in one of Love, Faith and will to go on. This is one book I will read again .

[Barbara Fraley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring testimony

Inspiring read. Robyn D. laid her her soul bare in this book. She took the scenic route to Jesus, but what a testimony. Loved it !

[Dawn Pease · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I ever read! You laugh and cry and laugh again!

It's a book a lot of people could relate to here and there. Robyn faith is so strong and with the grace of our Lord she was able to have a happy ever after with her now husband and children.

[Carol Stark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amazing story of redemption. Gave a low rating because of controversial, sensational nature of past life.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author seemed very transparent and honest. I found this to be an interesting, easy read.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting story! I know the author personally, so knew the general outline of the book, but was very interested to hear all the details from her perspective and to see how God brought beauty from the ashes in so many situations.

[Mercedes Nunez-Babicz · Rating 4 out of 5]

My sister attended a woman's retreat earlier this Spring and was fortunate enough to hear Robyn speak. She bought a copy of her book for each of us. This is truly a heartwarming memoir of a woman who survives life's tragedies and discovers Gods grace in life's highs and lows. A wonderful testament.

[Heather Springs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robyn is a real servant of the Lord. I love this Lady

[Cruse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obviously the real deal!

I will recommend this book to my widowed friends. Even non widows will enjoy it and find inspiration from this woman's life.