Breaking Through a Cracked Foundation

by Candace L. Goodwin

Breaking Through a Cracked Foundation
This book will help individuals that have experienced
- Lose of a loved one
- Drug or Alcohol addiction of a loved one
- Sexual Abuse
- Divorce/Separation
- Pornography use of a loved one

In the past, tears flowed down my face when I thought about my life. Invariably, there are those challenging moments throughout any of our lives. Breaking Through a Cracked Foundation describes my journey, and the healing I received throughout my life while growing up in a home with an abusive/alcoholic father, being sexually abused, and being married to a man with an addiction to pornography.

I realized that God had prepared me for these moments and pressed upon my heart that others who witness my journey may learn that we will survive with courage, grit, perseverance, and trust in God. It is hard to sort through the mess of our lives. I know this to be true because my life was/is messy and I find through my messiness I can be true to myself and help others normalize their messiness. I believe each of us can overcome difficulties and breakthrough our cracked foundations and live a life with purpose.

298 pages, Paperback

Published April 23, 2022

Reviews

[Sharon McCullough · Rating 5 out of 5]

Candace’s book is that of a riveting and amazing life story. Throughout the many hardships in her life including living with an alcoholic father, feeling the need to protect her mother, sister, and herself from the subsequent abuse, and dealing with her own sexual abuse suffered as a child were early challenges that were difficult to overcome. Later in life, her challenges continued with being involved in controlling and abusive relationships as a young adult, suffering the loss of loved ones through cancer, and finally, the realization of imperfection in her own marriage. Throughout these terrible hardships, Candace preservers and finds true purpose and meaning in her life. Through the blessed gifts of her faith and commitment, Candace learns the power of forgiveness. She not only learns to survive but thrives as she becomes a wife, mother, and then grandmother, all while advancing her career in finance and then organizational leadership.

The author’s courage for putting into words the extent of her abuse, and the deep level of her pain and repeated heartbreak, is an inspiration to anyone dealing with loss, addiction, abuse, or marriage problems. Candace’s writing style is easy to follow and quite compelling. I had difficulty putting the book down once I started reading. Bravo, Candace for helping others to “sort through the messiness” of life!

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a thought provoking real life memoir. To read what this author went thru. Then to succeed and learn from it! Gives hope for all of us as we go thru less things. We can all succeed! Great fast truthful read.

[Cathleen Raymer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t know.

I grew up with Candy and Cindy. I never knew they had such a hard life. Blessings and Hugs to both, always Cathleen (many knew me as Snids)