“Defying the odds, embracing redemption, and living forgiven & free.” Rising from the Ashes is a powerful journey of faith, healing, and redemption. Through raw honesty and spiritual insight, Mattie West invites readers to walk alongside her through the valleys of struggle and the mountaintops of grace. Each chapter unfolds a story of God’s unmerited favor, His mercy in our darkest moments, and the transforming power of forgiveness, redemption, and restoration. From the symbol of the 2%, a badge of courage in recovery, to the promise of hope rising, this book is both a testimony and a guide. It speaks to anyone who has faced impossible odds, reminding us that statistics do not define destiny, and that with God, freedom is not only possible but promised. Whether you are navigating your own recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply longing for renewal, these pages offer encouragement, scripture, and practical wisdom. You will find yourself anchored in His love, renewed in His grace, and inspired to live forgiven and free. This is more than a book, it is a declaration of hope for all nations, a reminder that beauty can rise from ashes, and that God’s mercy is greater than any struggle.