RISE

A story of redemption, not bitterness. Rise is an honest look at what happens after life deals its heaviest blows. Moving through a childhood of unpredictable chaos, secret battles with depression, and the struggles of standing up for the vulnerable, Michelle Petersen writes a calm, triumphant narrative of a life anchored in faith. Part memoir, part poetry, this book is a straightforward reminder that your past isn’t a disqualifier—it’s simply the ground you build a better future on