Renita

Retina Shelton
STRENGTH
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Debut Memoir · Faith · Testimony · 2026

Story of
Faith

One mother. One miracle. One testimony that will change the way you walk through your own storm.

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Debut Memoir

Strength Through
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An Inspiring True Story

On the morning of February 24, 1999, Renita T. Shelton was rushed into an emergency C-section as her daughter's heartbeat disappeared from the monitor. Aria was born three months early, one pound, fifteen ounces, fragile, and silent.

What followed was 165 days in the NICU, a daily vigil of Bible verses whispered through isolette glass, of declarations spoken in the face of devastating reports, of faith rebuilt scripture by scripture.

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And then, the miracles began. A life-threatening tube sealed on its own, without intervention. A voice in a parent lounge that said, "She's coming home." A daughter who pulled out her own breathing tube on her original due date.

But Strength Through the Storms is more than the story of Aria's survival. It is the story of a woman's spiritual transformation, the rebuilding of a faith that had no real foundation, and the refining fires that followed.

For anyone walking through their own storm, whether the walls are closing in or the silence from Heaven feels unbearable, this book is proof that you are not alone.

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Anatomy of the Story

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Genre

Faith Testimony

An inspirational journey rooted in unwavering faith and resilience.

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Format

Multiple Formats

Available in Premium Hardcover, Paperback, and global eBook formats.

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English Edition

Translated with clarity to inspire readers across the globe.

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Debut Release

The official debut of a story destined to change perspectives.

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What Readers Are Saying

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"This book is more than a testimony, it is a witness to God's hand in a life fully surrendered. Renita has lived these words, and reading them will challenge you."

Keesha Avid Reader
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"What I admire most about Renita is her obedience. Even when misunderstood, even when rejected, she has continued to press into the Lord's voice. This book will challenge you."

Shawn Author & Speaker
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"Strength Through the Storms is a clarion call for anyone standing in the middle of a season they didn't choose. Renita's voice is authentic and her faith is real."

Emma Life Coach
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"This book is more than a testimony, it is a witness to God's hand in a life fully surrendered. Renita has lived these words, and reading them will challenge you."

Keesha Avid Reader
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"What I admire most about Renita is her obedience. Even when misunderstood, even when rejected, she has continued to press into the Lord's voice. This book will challenge you."

Shawn Author & Speaker
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"Strength Through the Storms is a clarion call for anyone standing in the middle of a season they didn't choose. Renita's voice is authentic and her faith is real."

Emma Life Coach
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