Repeatedly sexually abused, Deborah grows up wrapped in tentacles of guilt and shame. But she's smart and beautiful and strikes out to be somebody worthy of love. Grasping at elusive straws, she succeeds as prom queen, fashion model, Playboy centerfold model, and an invited guest at Hugh Hefner's housewarming party. She dates wealthy men, including movie stars and a revolving door of one-night stands with the "beautiful people." But despite having everything many girls only dream of, Deborah finds herself on the precipice of suicide when God reveals Himself to her in a miraculous incident. She learns about love and hope and life after brokenness … the love and hope and life available to all whose lives have been shattered by sexual abuse. God is there to lift you out of the gutter.
“Life is
full of events for which we can find no satisfying explanation in the moment.
Looking back, however, we often find themes emerging, threads that weave it all
together and give it meaning. God in the Gutter explores these events and pulls
at these threads. Deborah Silva’s stories are dramatic, but relatable. Vivid,
but not overstated. Heavy, but not hopeless. Get caught up in this story of
light overpowering darkness.”
Mark
Beuving, Pastor, NY Times Bestselling author of Multiply: Disciples Making
Disciples (co-authored with Francis Chan)
“This
riveting true story of a young girl’s journey from abuse to an unexpected and
miraculous transformation held me captive for hours. I laughed hysterically and
sobbed uncontrollably. It is a message of hope with vivid descriptions and
profound quotes that bring the reader into every experience.”
Donna
Nelson, Certified ACBC Biblical Counselor
