Selfless

By Shantel Chandler

When we experience loss and suffering, it forces us to pause and take stock of our strength, our character, and ultimately our faith. Selfless explores the author's journey through this suffering, and what she learned about herself when faced with tremendous loss. The story of Ava is both grounding and inspiring—it reminds the reader that the love between a mother and child is eternal.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LakeView Publications
• Release date: Aug 9, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201968731

Shantel Chandler

Shantel Chandler is a passionate and creative rising author from Valdosta, Georgia, currently residing in Virginia. She is an affectionate and warmhearted mother of twins, who has drawn on her strength in motherhood to teach others how to walk with purpose and speak with ambition. Shantel’s debut book, Selfless, illustrates both her humility and wisdom. She is excited about the future of her writing career and forthcoming engagements.

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Selfless

Selfless

Shantel Chandler

Published by LakeView Publications, 2021.

Selfless

Shantel Chandler

Illustrated by

Bobby Barnhill

Edited by

Taylor Kelliher

Lakeview Publications

Contents

A Letter to the Reader

1. A Soul Named Ava

2. Birth of a Mother

3. When All Else Fails

4. His Ways are Not Our Own

5. Dreams

6. Grief is Not a Straight Path

7. Needing a Safe Place

8. Memories

9. Selfless Redefined

10. Dear Ava

About the Author

Author owns complete rights to this material and may be contacted in regards to distribution.

This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the author except for brief quotations in a book review in which the author is noted.

Printed in the United States of America

First Printing, 2021

ISBN: 9798452153474

Book Cover Design: Bobby Barnhill

Editing: Taylor Kelliher

Formatting: Craig A. Price

Publisher: LakeView Publications

Dearly beloved Ava, words can’t express the love I carry for you and your brother. I am so honored to be your mother. I find myself in moments holding you, embracing the warmness of your skin. I can still hear you giggling when I call your name. If I could buy back a moment, I would purchase many.

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I take so much pride in knowing that God blessed me with you—he saw me fit. I know that you would be so proud of the women I have become. I miss you so much, and the love I have for you will always remain. Wait for me at the heavenly gates.

Son, I wish I could fill the emptiness in your heart that yearns for your sister. I wish I had more words to express and