Mandi Stewart Henkes's newly released "Melanie's Journey" is a powerful narrative about a woman's battle with anxiety, anger, and the complexities of life itself

MEADVILLE, Pa., Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Melanie's Journey": a beautiful read that follows Melanie, a mother who is juggling several problems at once, as she finds comfort and enlightenment in a dream-like world where she encounters an extraordinary experience. "Melanie's Journey" is the creation of published author Mandi Stewart Henkes, a full-time certified educator and a single mother. She used her talent for writing as an emotional outlet ever since early childhood; and growing up, she wrote longer, fictional poems and even occasional song lyrics. Later in life, grief inspired her to write her first novella.

Henkes shares, "Melanie Esther Gresham is a divorced single mother who is struggling with many things: anxiety, finances, anger, etc. Within a year's time, she has lost two close friends and her grandfather. Her grandmother, with whom she's extremely close to, has Alzheimer's that has progressed rapidly. Mel, although a very faithful woman, is like many other Christians and struggles with understanding God's will; she's always secretly wondering, Why did God let this happen? Her daughter Journey is her entire world and quite an outgoing and spunky young lady. Although Mel used to be those things herself, the anxieties and responsibilities of being a single mother along with the pain and suffering from her divorce and the loss of many loved ones has truly taken a toll on her. After rushing to the hospital to meet her mother because Grandma's condition has suddenly worsened, she stumbles into what seems to be a dream world. There, she walks through her old childhood home (which burned down decades before), and she meets and visits with many special people (that are no longer living). Each of them offers her stories and advice that help her with the things that have cause her to be so careworn."

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Mandi Stewart Henkes's new book is a fictional novel where most events and personalities are based on true-to-life circumstances. The author wishes that her readers will find peace in the struggles that they face.

View a synopsis of "Melanie's Journey" on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase "Melanie's Journey" at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about "Melanie's Journey," contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

SOURCE Christian Faith Publishing