Road to Hope is the inspirational true story of the Texas grandmother who must survive 3 days in the wilderness with nothing but Sprite and dirty pond water, while her family searches over 600 miles of rural roads for any sign of her. Road to Hope: A Story of Perseverance is a beautiful Christian testimony that illustrates the power of hope when it seems all is lost.

Wanda’s heart pounded in her chest. She struggled to catch her breath. The adrenaline now pumping through her veins numbed the pain of her injuries. She cried out in her terror. “Please just don’t let me suffer, if I’m going to die I’m ready. I just don’t want to suffer.” A peace filled the car and it was clear to her that it would be 3 days before she would be rescued. She would not die, but she would have to wait. Road to Hope is the inspirational true story of the Texas grandmother who must survive 3 days in the wilderness with nothing but Sprite and dirty pond water, while her family searches over 600 miles of rural roads for any sign of her. Told from the perspective of her granddaughter, Amanda, who launched herself into the search upon hearing of her grandmother’s disappearance. Amanda shares the testimony of her family’s search, her grandmother’s accident, and finding hope as a result of the crisis. Includes a 12 day devotional.

Amanda Russ is the historian of her family’s unexpected circumstances. She has appeared on ABC Good Morning America, NBC News and other publications including New York Daily Times. Amanda's various roles include Christ follower, wife, mother, science teacher, graphic designer, and most recently author.