Ciara's Light: Forgiveness in the Face of Tragedy Paperback – September 15, 2025

ABOUT THE BOOK:Ciara’s Light: Facing Tragedy with Forgiveness by author Sharon Leonard is a powerful memoir takes readers inside her journey of unimaginable loss, the raw reality of grief, and the unshakable faith that carried her forward. Through every chapter, she honors the life of her daughter, Ciara, while showing us the transformative power of forgiveness and the resilience of a mother’s love.This book is more than a story, it is a testimony, a source of comfort for grieving hearts, and a beacon of hope that even in our darkest valleys, God’s light never goes out.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Sharon Leonard is a devoted mother, minister, wife, author, and most importantly, a servant of God. A native of Manhattan, New York, she relocated to North Carolina at the age of eleven, where her life and ministry would take root.She is the proud mother of two children: Ciara Gee and Jerry Gee V. For over two decades, Sharon served faithfully as a Clerk of Court in North Carolina. Though once defined by her professional title, she never imagined that her true identity would one day emerge through her testimony.In 1999, Sharon answered the call to ministry. Years later, her faith would face the ultimate test when her beloved daughter, Ciara, died tragically and without warning. What followed was a season of silence, sorrow, and sacred surrender.In her debut book, Ciara’s Light: Facing Tragedy with Forgiveness, Sharon opens her heart to share the raw reality of grief and the quiet miracles that carried her through. With each page, she honors her daughter’s light, her unshakable faith, and the hard but holy path of forgiveness, even when it seems impossible.Today, Sharon writes and speaks to remind others they are not alone. Her life is a beacon of hope to grieving hearts, and her voice is a tender guide through pain, pointing the way toward peace.PUBLISHER:SHERO Publishing- sheropublishing.com Read more