Resilient: My Story, God's Glory

by Robin Terry

One Friday night, Robin Terry made a decision that forever changed her life. Pregnant and scared at fifteen years old, she braved the challenge of becoming a single mother. Raised in a middle-class family from West Point, Mississippi, Robin’s pregnancy was a shock and disappointment to her family. Although she could have embraced failure, quitting wasn’t an option. Carrying the hurt and betrayal she faced from rejection and the need for validation, Robin sought acceptance in tumultuous relationships that nearly destroyed her. Because of the gossip and naysayers, even in her church and family, Robin questioned her Christian faith; a faith she’d grown to love as a child.

RESILIENT: MY STORY, GOD’S GLORY is a story of a teenage mother’s search for identity and belonging throughout her adolescence and young adulthood. This is a coming-of-age story about perseverance, faith, forgiveness, and resilience embedded in Robin’s DNA, forcing her to come to terms with the life she’d chosen for herself. Through all of her obstacles, she managed to hold on to her faith and trusted that God had great plans for her life. In this story, you will read how Robin evolved from a fragile fifteen-year-old pregnant girl into the resilient woman she is today, Dr. Robin Terry.

300 pages, Paperback

Published February 27, 2020

About the author

Robin Terry is the founder of the Robin Terry Foundation, Inc., an organization whose purpose is to see every mother succeed by supporting their efforts to pursue higher education through scholarship, mentoring, counseling services, and life skills training. Robin is using her story to be a voice for other young women who suffer rejection, abuse, and disappointment. Robin is the mother of four beautiful children. Her career is in oncology pharmacy. She currently resides in Mississippi.

Reviews

[Venessia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I commend the author for her transparency. A lot of times we never know what someone may have gone through in life to get to where they are. This book was a hard read for me...not because of the content but because the storyline did not flow well. I did manage to finish but unfortunately it did not get any better and ended on a cliffhanger. I definitely think this memoir could be used in talks with teens/youth groups about the dangers of sex and how it can change your trajectory. I also think it can be used to show young women the importance of self worth. This story had a lot of potential which I why I rated it a 3, unfortunately that potential wasn't realized in this book. Maybe in the second book, the writing style will have improved more.

[Lakesha Farmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

Very insightful book about being resilient and having the ability to bounce back from adversity. The book is very personal and relatable. I really enjoyed reading this book!

[Paulette Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great personal story, must read for anyone who feels they cannot recover from their decisions. Highly recommended for teenage girls. This one is ripe for the sequel, lots of questions need answers. Robin is like the title, resilient.

[Nana Kesewaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think the author is brave to share her story in the way that she shared it transparently. A definitely great message for teens who due to one bad decision may deal with the consequences for the rest of their lives.

[Robin Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic memoir! A must read for those looking for the raw and real perspective of the life of a teenage mother. This book is available for pre-order today!