Rays of Grace: A Story of Strength and Spirit

Rays of Grace is a testament to strength and the human spirit. A tribute to the author s mother, Marian Ciampa, who lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of forty-four, this story chronicles the life of a woman whose struggles with addiction and terminal illness are countered with undying perseverance, transcendent spirituality, and an unbreakable bond of love with her family. In Rays of Grace, the author describes her mother s spiritual journey through hardship and death itself. Fighting disease and alcoholism, she is forced to confront her own mortality. With enhanced perspective and spiritual evolvement, she embraces the time that remains, consequently imprinting invaluable life lessons and experiences on her daughter and family. This book serves as a tribute to all who have experienced grief, loss, or personal affliction, and provides solace and hope to those in need of healing.