Becki Reiser faced a mother's worst fear come true: the tragic murder of her daughter. Her book, Through My Tears, written with Michael Comella, is an excruciating tale of this unimaginable time in Reiser's life.
The book opens with the night of the murder and the dreaded knock at the Reisers' door. One of the author's young sons went to the door, saw the police officer, and, too shocked to do much else, went to wake his parents. From that moment on, nothing would ever be the same for the author and her family. In fact, nothing would ever be the same for the officers, doctors, friends, family, and the Reisers' hometown.
What follows is a detailed account from eyewitnesses, officers, and the author of what it was like to discover that a missing daughter was actually a murdered daughter. The remarkable aspect of Through My Tears is the intrepid bravery of Reiser and the instant and assured assertion that the murderer was forgiven. The forgiveness soothed ragged hearts and offered solace and strength.
This book will rouse the soul and wrench the heart; it is an indispensible tool in the process of bereavement and grief.
About the Author: Becki Reiser is a wife and a mother. She is also the survivor of the horrific murder of her daughter. But, with the help of her husband's steadfast faith and belief in their only possible solace-God-she has experienced the miracle of forgiveness and regained her own soul's freedom.
Reiser has written devotionals published in several books, including Shared Hope and Shared Encouragement, also Macchiato Moments, as well as Standard Publishing's Devotions magazine. She is an editor and contributor to the Circle of Friends website, and is a radio host for Circle of Friends weekly radio broadcast. She also has a personal speaking ministry along with her husband, Jeff.
Michael Comella is an attorney and entrepreneur. He helped Reiser's vision become a reality. His help was critical in the wake of the murder, and with the writing of Through My Tears. Comella was a court magistrate for many years. He is a husband and father of four and grandfather.
