- ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mary D. Wasson worked for a Fortune 500 company for nearly two decades before transitioning to a nonprofit organization where she served for several more years. During her career, she felt called to write a biography about her mom's heart-wrenching journey through the darkness of human trafficking and her deliverance into light with a new Spirit of strength and a passion for establishing a mission in her home country of Guatemala. In addition to writing her mother's biography, Ms. Wasson is a frequent speaker and author of Potter's Hand Poetry and Marvel in Your Autistic Eyes. She lives in North Mississippi with her husband, Mark, their two children, Ethan and Mia Faith, and her mom, Esperanza
"... Poignant and powerful. A Rose with Broken Thorns is a vivid
reminder that, regardless of the circumstances, God can redeem any
situation, turn it around, and use it for good. I believe you will
be encouraged and inspired by reading it." -Ken Abraham, New York
Times Bestselling Author
"On every page, Wasson reminds us of the redemptive grace of Jesus.
From human trafficking to a new life of redemption, A Rose with
Broken Thorns will be a book you will not only enjoy, but you will
return to again and again."-Todd Pendergrass, Executive Pastor of
Administration, Kingsland Baptist Church, Katy, Texas
"This harrowing account of Esperanza's grit and determination in
the face of great evil is both captivating and moving. Settle in
for a remarkable story about a pretty amazing lady."-Dr. Wade
Stevens, Senior Pastor, Longview Point Baptist Church, Hernando,
Mississippi
"Little did Esperanza know, her chosen name, which means hope, was
the identity God chose for her.... Through the riveting pages,
readers will discover the redemption of everlasting hope that can
only be found in Christ Jesus." -Rosa Aristy, Founder, Bridges to
Science, Katy, Texas
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