Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story

She survived what was never supposed to be survived—and found what was never supposed to be found.Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story is a deeply moving memoir for anyone who has lived through childhood trauma—and is ready to understand their story without being defined by it.With quiet power and unwavering honesty, Barbara Lane reveals a childhood marked by abuse, silence, and survival. She does not sensationalize pain—she gives it a voice. And in doing so, she shows what true resilience looks like.Readers have called this book life-changing—a story that gave them words for experiences they never spoke, and permission to feel what they thought they had to bury.But Broken Water is not only about what was lost. It is also about what was found.Decades later, Barbara’s miraculous reunion with her long-lost sisters unfolds like something sacred—an extraordinary testament to healing, grace, and the power of faith. Sustained by an unshakable belief in God, she journeys from darkness into light, discovering redemption where it once seemed impossible.Written with poetic clarity and spiritual depth, Broken Water is more than a memoir—it is a story of restoration, hope, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.For anyone who has ever been wounded, searched for belonging, or dared to believe in miracles—this is a story that stays with you.Winner - Next Generation Indie AwardBook Life Review - Editor's Pick - This is a story for the broken-hearted, the searching, and the faithful—for those who know that even the most shattered lives can be made whole again. This is more than a memoir. It is a revelation. A journey from trauma to triumph. A testament that even in the most broken waters, God is still present. If you have ever felt lost, abandoned, or unseen—Barbara’s story will remind you that faith can carry you where fear cannot.A distinctive, haunting tale of family, loss, and hope.- Kirkus ReviewThis book was impossible to put down until I finished reading every word.-Judge, 31st Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards.”**This book contains content that might be troubling to some readers including, but not limited to, depictions of and references to child abuse, childhood trauma, neglect, and death. Please be mindful of these and other possible triggers and seek assistance, if needed, from a mental health professional.** Read more