“To give unto them beauty for ashes… the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.” — Isaiah 61:3 Taking the Broken Pieces to the Cross is a powerful, transparent, and deeply personal testimony of God’s healing love. In this inspiring memoir, Debra S. Shaw shares how the grace of Christ carried her through a childhood shadowed by domestic violence, trauma, and the devastating impact of alcoholism. With heartfelt honesty, Debra revisits the moments that shaped her life—watching her mother endure abuse, seeing both parents battle addiction, and navigating the emotional wounds left behind. Yet her story is not defined by pain. It is defined by God’s redemption . Through every chapter, Debra reveals how the Lord met her in the broken places and slowly rebuilt her heart. Her journey testifies to God’s ability to restore families, heal deep wounds, and turn even the darkest experiences into a beacon of hope. This book is for anyone who has walked through hardship, felt unseen, or questioned whether healing is possible. With compassion and biblical truth, Debra reminds readers that: God never wastes our pain - His grace can break generational patterns - Healing comes when we surrender our wounds to Christ - Hope is always within reach If you are longing for encouragement, restoration, or a renewed sense of purpose, Taking the Broken Pieces to the Cross will strengthen your faith and remind you that nothing is too broken for God to restore.