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Image caption: Cover, \u201cA Story to Tell,\u201d by Tina Rastelli.<\/em><\/p>\n
\u201cThere are books you read, and then there are books that read you \u2014 books that seem to reach through the page and speak directly to something you did not know you needed to hear\u2026By the time I turned the final page, I had laughed, wept, held my breath, and quietly whispered a prayer of my own,\u201d wrote book reviewer Peter Okonkwo.<\/p>\n
The Eric Hoffer Grand Prize is one of the highest distinctions in independent publishing chosen through multiple rounds of judging from thousands of international entries spanning all genres \u2014 and the Grand Prize recognizes a single book each year for exceptional literary merit. Rastelli\u2019s book was also honored with the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award recognizing exceptional debut works that demonstrate promise and literary quality. \u201cA Story to Tell\u201d was also named a Finalist for The American Legacy Book Awards, celebrating titles that contribute meaningfully across a range of genres and voices.<\/p>\n
Rooted in personal experience and anchored in faith,\u00a0\u201cA Story to Tell\u201d\u00a0speaks to women navigating difficult and unplanned seasons\u2014offering reassurance that even life\u2019s most painful detours are not without purpose. Through honest reflection and a message centered on surrendering control and trusting God\u2019s plan, Rastelli invites readers into a deeper understanding of how brokenness can become the beginning of restoration.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis book was born out of a season that didn\u2019t look anything like what I had planned,\u201d Rastelli said. \u201cBut through that journey, I came to understand that surrender isn\u2019t about giving up – it\u2019s about trusting that God is still writing a story worth telling.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since its release,\u00a0\u201cA Story to Tell\u201d\u00a0has resonated with readers seeking faith-centered encouragement, particularly women experiencing uncertainty, loss, or life transitions. Its message aligns with a growing desire for authentic, Christ-centered conversations around struggle, identity, and purpose.\u00a0The book is also increasingly capturing broader audiences as a timeless story of faith, perseverance, and hope despite the difficulties life often delivers.<\/p>\n
More information about the book and the author\u2019s story can be found at\u00a0https:\/\/www.singletosurrender.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n “A Story to Tell”\u00a0is available at Single to Surrender<\/a>, Amazon<\/a>, Barnes & Noble<\/a> and other places books are sold.<\/p>\n
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