Books & Resources
Every resource is designed to help readers move from pain to purpose, healing to hope, and lived experience to lasting impact. Whether you're beginning your journey or helping others through theirs, these books offer practical encouragement for the road ahead.
Featured Publications
These books reflect different seasons of Rachael's journey from surviving unimaginable loss to rebuilding a life of purpose, and now helping others do the same. Each resource is written to inspire hope, encourage healing, and equip readers to create lasting change.
BEAUTIFUL: From Pit to Purpose, My Life Matters
🟢 Available Now
Rachael's debut book shares the deeply personal story behind her transformation from tragedy and incarceration to healing, faith, leadership, and purpose.
More than a memoir, BEAUTIFUL reminds readers that no mistake is greater than the possibility of redemption.
Trauma Ain't My Mama Workbook
🟣 Interactive Workbook
Created as a practical companion for personal growth, this guided workbook helps readers move beyond surviving and begin intentionally rebuilding their lives.
Through guided reflection, writing exercises, and practical action steps, readers begin replacing limiting beliefs with resilience, purpose, and hope.
Trauma Ain't My Mama
🟠 Coming Soon
Rachael's highly anticipated new book expands on one of her most requested messages:
Your trauma may shape part of your story, but it never has to define your identity.
Blending powerful storytelling, practical tools, and hard-earned wisdom, this book will help readers reclaim their future, discover purpose, and choose healing over hopelessness.
More Than Books
Rachael doesn't simply tell her story, she equips others to rewrite theirs.
Every book, workbook, and future resource is created to inspire reflection, strengthen resilience, and provide practical next steps for people navigating adversity, healing, leadership, and second chances.
Whether you're rebuilding after hardship, leading others through difficult seasons, or simply looking for hope, these resources are designed to stay with you long after the final page.
Who These Resources Are For
Individuals Seeking Healing
Find hope, encouragement, and practical guidance for navigating life's hardest seasons.
Leaders & Professionals
Gain fresh perspectives on resilience, purpose, leadership, and the value of lived experience.
Educators & Community Leaders
Discover resources that support meaningful conversations around trauma, identity, and opportunity.
Book Clubs & Small Groups
Spark authentic discussions about healing, second chances, forgiveness, and personal growth.
More Is On The Way
Rachael is continuing to expand this collection with new books, educational resources, discussion guides, and practical tools inspired by her work with schools, employers, justice organizations, nonprofits, and communities around the world.
Whether you're reading for personal growth or professional development, there's much more to come.
Your Story Isn't Finished Yet.
Whether you're beginning with BEAUTIFUL, working through the Trauma Ain't My Mama Workbook, or waiting for Rachael's upcoming release, every resource is created to remind you that healing, purpose, and second chances are always possible.
International keynote speaker, author, and justice reform advocate helping organizations transform lived experience into lasting impact.
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