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Uncorking a Story

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Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

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Turning Pain Into Peace: Carol Kennedy on Faith, Loss, and Her Calling to Write Thank God for God

January 20, 2026 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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In this moving and deeply personal episode of Uncorking a Story, Michael welcomes debut memoirist Carol Kennedy, who shares the extraordinary journey behind her book Thank God for God. Carol never set out to become a writer—yet an unexpected spiritual experience compelled her to begin documenting her life, her faith, and ultimately, her family’s devastating loss.

Through grief, signs, miracles, and a strengthened connection to God, Carol found healing on the page. Her story is not just for Catholics or even religious listeners—it’s for anyone seeking meaning, comfort, and hope in the face of life’s hardest moments.

Key Themes:

  1. An “accidental author” — Carol describes receiving what felt like a spiritual download that pushed her to write the first part of her book in just three weeks. 
  2. Writing through grief — After the sudden passing of her 23‑year‑old son Gerard, Carol wrote part two as a way to process the unimaginable, finding clarity and emotional release through the act of writing. 
  3. Signs, miracles, and moments of grace — From an “angel” guiding lost family members through a hospital to small but meaningful symbols like a Sharpie appearing at the exact moment she needed it, Carol shares powerful stories of divine presence. 
  4. Faith as an anchor — Carol discusses how her relationship with God deepened in adulthood and especially during the challenges described in her memoir. 
  5. A book for spiritual seekers of all kinds — While rooted in Carol’s Catholic background, the memoir speaks to anyone pursuing spirituality, healing, and connection beyond dogma. 
  6. Healing through honesty — Carol learned that writing openly—about joy, tragedy, and transformation—helped free her mind and heart to move forward. 
  7. A mission to help others — Despite being a private person, Carol shares her story with the hope that it will bring comfort and strength to readers facing their own hardships. 

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Website: https://www.thankgodforgod.com/

Email: carolkennedy@thankgodforgod.com

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