What Kind Of Love is This?
Finding God in the Darkness
For those who wonder where God was in the hurt
A story of healing, faith, and the long road back
If you’ve walked through trauma—or love someone who has—this book is for you. I don’t offer easy answers, just my story of learning to trust again, finding God in the mess, and slowly discovering that redemption really is possible.
Four Years Later, the Story Still Speaks
When What Kind of Love is This? Finding God in the Darkness was releasing on July 2, 2021, I never imagined how many quiet conversations and shared moments would follow. If my story has met you in a tender place or is you’re just discovering it now, I invite you to read my latest reflection or sign up for updates to see what’s coming next.
Why I Wrote This Book
I wrote this memoir for trauma survivors—and for the people who walk alongside them. You don’t have to stay stuck in the pain. Your trauma doesn’t define you. There is hope, even in the darkest parts of your story. And sometimes, that hope looks like finding God in places you never expected Him to be.
If you’re more of a listener than a reader—this short trailer shares the heart behind the book.
What Readers Are Saying
These are just a few of the words I’ve received from readers—honest, heartfelt, and deeply encouraging. If this book has spoken to you too, I’d love to hear your story.
What Kind Of Love Is This
This book displays God’s Love in such a profound way. It displays God’s redemption and also His purpose (that will always prevail).
It reminds me of how powerful God is, How active the Holy Spirit is now and was then, how the Holy Spirit leads us to Victory EVERYTIME!
Knowing Charlotte, hanging out with her, allowing her to speak into my life has changed me forever!
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Powerful and Inspiring!
An excellent read for anyone who has experienced child abuse, knows someone who has experienced child abuse, or is helping someone who experienced child abuse.
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Touching & Challenging
Charlotte’s story touched me deeply. The first few chapters were particularly difficult to get through because of the account of the abuse she suffered, but later it becomes less painful to read. I can only imagine how painful it was to live through it. Learning about how God’s redeeming love saved her soul and how Charlotte broke the cycle of abuse in her family is truly something.
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Devoured in 7 days!
Charlotte’s memoir is heart-wrenching and inspiring. Written with such balance and authenticity that I found myself reading chapter after chapter, having to force myself to put it down. This beautiful book brings hope into the darkest of circumstances and reflects the Glory of God magnificently.
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A must read!
Although this book deals with a very difficult subject—childhood abuse, I was compelled to read it from cover to cover. In the dialogue format of this story as Charlotte converses with her granddaughter, the author does a masterful job of conveying a traumatic childhood supported only by her undying faith in God. It is a must read for pastors, mental health counselors, social workers and any other individuals dealing with any form of abuse.
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“It’s a page-turner!”
Read this excellent book for an amazing and inspiring experience. The author tells her dark but true story through honest and very moving conversations with her granddaughter. Reflecting on her painful past, Charlotte keeps the reader interested and wanting to know what happens next. I am so grateful for Charlotte’s courage to share her story and write this book. Generally, it helps overall awareness of abuse, and it also helps survivors of abuse have faith and hope for healing. This is a MUST read.
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Hope Amidst Abuse
Yes, it is not an easy read. But also, a must read. Being thrust into this story and experiencing the things Charlotte brings to light is essential. Because being aware of these things and having them in the light is a powerful step toward eliminating that type of abuse in one’s life.
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From trauma to Hope
I went into reading this book knowing the general content and anticipated having to take frequent breaks to take in a very haunting and heartbreaking story. I found myself, however, propelled forward in hopeful anticipation and finished the book in just over 24 hours. Though this book tackles some very difficult topics and extreme truths, it is presented from such a place of love, humility and honesty that makes it very accessible and by the end, powerfully comforting.
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Transparent and powerful!
This book will break your heart, while also encouraging it. It’s hard to fathom someone experiencing that depth of evil at such a young age, and coming through on the other side. But that’s what God does, isn’t it? Read this book.
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Great Testimony!
I love this!! Her candor and honesty was amazing. So sad, yet so true how Jesus Crist can transform a life!
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Light in the darkness!
There is utility in reading memoirs such as Charlotte’s. The effects of the Fall run deep across the world — far deeper then many Christians are willing to look at. . . it was Charlotte’s faith that gave her hope even when all other lights went out. I recommend this book to anyone struggling with childhood trauma, sexual addiction, or wondering where God is in the pain.
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Empowering and Courageous!
This memoir offers to friends, family, and support professionals an opportunity to better understand the psychological and spiritual interior of one who is experiencing sexual abuse and the infiltration of conflicting emotions and thoughts that accompany this terrain. That there is healing from this type of trauma is indeed a miracle.
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Amazing Redemption Story!
Wow! This book is one of the most amazing redemption stories we have ever heard. We could not put it down. This is a must-read for ministry leaders, psychologists, and survivors of childhood abuse. This book will give hope to people of all walks of life and encourage them to become all God’s created them to be.
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Ready to Read?
You can grab a signed copy here, check out the devotional, or take a peek at what’s coming next. It’s all part of offering a little hope for the road ahead.
