Recent Release, "Just One Reason," from Hawes & Jenkins Author Darlene Salcido, Reveals How One Divine Encounter Transformed a Trauma-Shattered Life Into Redemptive Grace
Darlene Salcido has completed a stirring new book, "Just One Reason," which chronicles her extraordinary journey from unimaginable suffering to encountering God's transformational love. Born into circumstances where she was unwanted and labeled "God's punishment," she endured sexual abuse and such profound darkness that suicide seemed her only escape at merely seven years old. In her moment of deepest despair, she asked God for just one reason to live—and received an answer that would reshape her entire existence.
Her life has been marked by both intimate spiritual connection and relentless hardship. Through decades of heartbreak, devastating losses, and severe medical crises including a month-long coma, Salcido maintained an unwavering faith rooted in that initial heavenly encounter. Her candid willingness to unveil the raw, unflinching details of her darkest moments demonstrates her commitment to authentic witness and her conviction that God's grace operates most powerfully through brokenness and vulnerability.
"Just One Reason" explores the profound themes of God's unfailing love, redemption through suffering, and the sustaining power of faith when everything else crumbles. Readers will discover how Salcido found reasons for hope despite facing abuse, family dysfunction, and the weight of feeling fundamentally unwanted. This testimonial stands as a powerful declaration that a difficult life lived in genuine relationship with Jesus holds more meaning than ease found in separation from Him, offering encouragement to those who have questioned God's presence in their own anguish.
"My prayer is that anyone reading this book will know, without question, that they matter to God," said Salcido. "If you've felt forgotten or worthless, I want you to discover the same life-changing truth I found: you are deeply loved, and that love is enough." Published by Hawes & Jenkins, Darlene Salcido's faith-filled work speaks directly to readers navigating their own struggles with abandonment, trauma, and doubt. This testimonial offers genuine hope to those searching for evidence of God's presence in their suffering.
Readers who wish to experience this spiritually rich work can purchase "Just One Reason" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Hawes & Jenkins at 888-430-7450. About Hawes & Jenkins: Hawes & Jenkins is a full-service book publishing company. For more information, visit www.hawesjenkins.com.