Nicola A. Menzie
Founding Editor, Faithfully Magazine
"Anyone who has experienced family trauma and struggles with reconciling such relationships with the life they know they deserve will benefit greatly from reading this book. Harris's frank and gracious approach is grounded in an inspiring personal journey that reflects the power and freedom―and challenges―that come when we finally decide to tell the truth."
ABOUT THE BOOK
An unconventional story of embracing an abundant life unburdened by the weight of family ideals, influence, and imperfections.
We use words like “honor,” “loyalty,” and “tradition” to talk about our families. But behind closed doors, if you listen closely enough, you can hear the muffled sounds of suffering. If you are one of those people, take heart in knowing you are not alone. The good news is that you have a choice. You have the power to break the cycle of sameness. You can decide to do things differently. Even if it means being the first in your family to do so. Sometimes what God has planned for our future can only be achieved on the other side of family ties.
Join Felicia Harris and unburden yourself of the weight of family ideals, influences, and imperfections by choosing to believe that what you’ve always known is not all there is. First in the Family tells Felicia’s story and reveals biblical truths that serve to encourage cycle breakers—those who refuse to be held bound by the way things have always been. This is an unconventional story; but then again, the story of salvation was never conventional anyway.
Gari Meacham
President and CEO, The Vine Uganda
Author of Spirit Hunger, Watershed Moments, Truly Fed, and Be Free
"Every once in a while a book comes along that reveals things you didn't even know were hidden. With the skill of a surgeon, Harris extracts brokenness and brings hope. When it comes to family heartache the typical response is to ignore or excuse, but this book invites us to another option...to get free. A must-read for anyone serious about moving from pain to possibility."
