Autorentext

A.C. Hilderbrand grew up in the Bay Area of California in the 1980s and 90s, which is something she is eternally grateful for. Every day she was surrounded by gorgeous landscapes, beaches, and snow-covered mountains--with a big city just minutes away. From an outside perspective, her childhood was full of good memories; she lived in a nice house with a manicured yard and a dad and stepmom who worked hard to provide everything needed financially, but if you looked closer, the ugly truth would be staring back from behind the beautiful façade. At the age of fifteen, she endured an exhaustive custody battle, which resulted in her moving to Texas with her mom. By the age of seventeen, she left home in hopes of a better life to attend college, where she met her first husband and muse for her first book, "The Cardinal."
Today, she is happily married to her wonderful husband and has raised her three kids to be incredible humans, along with her three amazing stepchildren, whom she adores. Life in Texas has given her so much, even though her heart still yearns to return to the Golden State one day. Though her life hasn't been easy and has truly just been downright messy, she wouldn't change a thing. It made her who she is today--a strong, determined, stubborn, kind, and deeply empathetic person. She is a flawed human being, striving to possess the faith of the greats in Hebrews chapter 11. Each day she feels blessed to be alive and to be able to find joy in the life she now lives.

Klappentext

"The Cardinal" is a fictional story based off the journey A.C. Hilderbrand has taken over the past 5 years after her ex-husband died unexpectedly. Mia is going through something similar, guilt-ridden and tormented; Mia struggles to make sense of all the tragedy and heartache that life has thrown her way, but when a mysterious stranger shows up at her door with an unusual offer, Mia has an opportunity to change her past. But is this real, or just another test of her faith?
Delving into a mix of fiction and reality, "The Cardinal" presents a thought-provoking tale for anyone who has ever questioned God's mercy. A.C. Hilderbrand draws upon her real-life experience and feelings as she recalls trying to make sense of the confusing emotions she had while grieving a man she didn't even know if she liked but was the father of her kids. She battled with her faith in God as she questioned why he would let this happen to her and her kids. All the while, A.C. had to learn how to parent three heartbroken teens. This story takes you on a ride of "what ifs" and explores the thought of what would happen if he didn't die. Making you question what life would look like if things happened differently and if God is good even if tragic things happen?