New Books Network Lara Silverman, "Singing Through Fire: A Memoir of Finding Surprising Joy in Life's Darkest Trials" (Isaiah 4320 Press, 2025)
Nov 15, 2025
Lara Silverman, author and former federal prosecutor, shares her powerful journey of love and resilience following her husband's battle with terminal cancer. They discuss the challenge of finding humor amidst tragedy and the role of faith in their unexpected romance. Lara explores how suffering can nurture spiritual growth and emphasizes the importance of eternal perspective to maintain joy. Her memoir is not just a story of loss, but a testament to the defiant joy that can emerge even in life's darkest moments.
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Called To Write After Loss
- Lara describes hearing a repeated prompting from friends and Scripture to write her memoir after her husband's death.
- She prayed, felt the call, and wrote the book in about eight months, then self-published it to wide readership.
Joy Can Coexist With Grief
- Lara argues joy and grief coexist and Scripture models rejoicing amid suffering.
- She frames Christian suffering as mysterious calling that can include genuine laughter and resilience now, not just after recovery.
Use Story Craft To Keep Readers
- Study craft and storytelling techniques to hold readers, such as ending chapters with teasers.
- Use your background skills (acting, comedy) to shape narrative voice and pacing.
