Carol Kent and her husband, Gene, are now living what some would call a heartbreaking life---their son, Jason, a young man who initially had so much promise, is now living out a life sentence for murder in a maximum security prison. All their appeals have been exhausted at both the state and federal levels---humanly speaking, they have run out of options. But despite their hopeless situation, Carol and her husband live a life full of grace. Kent reveals how life's problems become fruitful affliction where we discover the very best divine surprises, including peace, compassion, freedom, and adventure. Through the Kent's remarkable ongoing journey, Jason's riveting letters from behind bars, and true 'grace place' stories from the lives of others, Between a Rock and a Grace Place reveals that when seemingly insurmountable challenges crash into our lives, we can be transformed as we discover God at work in ways we never imagined. With vulnerable openness, irrepressible hope, restored joy, and a sense of humor, Carol Kent helps readers to find God's 'grace places' in the middle of their worst moments. "Carol's books are about the worst pain that a parent could ever experience and the grace of God that sustains us when that pain never goes away. Carol Kent has laid open her broken heart and proven that triumph can exist in tragedy. This book will break your heart as it strengthens your faith." --Dr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Ministries "Throughout the pages of Between a Rock and a Grace Place, Carol Kent opens her heart and pours out the rich lessons she's learned in the hard places of life. Because she loves people and because she loves Jesus, Carol holds nothing back, letting us experience her joys and sorrows right along with her, helping us discover deep truths we can apply to our own challenging situations. Poignant letters from her incarcerated son and moving stories from other sojourners who've crossed this family's path give a clear message of hope: God's grace shines even in the darkest corners." --Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author of Bad Girls of the Bible "Carol Kent has written a gem of a book, which will be a great help to those who face seemingly insurmountable hurdles. I faced such a dilemma when I was under investigation after Watergate. Carol faced it when her son was charged with murder. It is then that we placed our lives in the hands of Jesus. This book recounts the stories of others who have found peace in Jesus in trying times, and it recounts beautiful Scriptures that illuminate the love Jesus has for each of us." --Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship "Between a Rock and a Grace Place reminds all of us to look for Divine surprises in the middle of challenging circumstances. Carol Kent has discovered that grace grows best when life doesn't offer easy answers. She has experienced freedom on the inside and profound joy in the middle of an impossible situation. This book is filled with refreshment, authenticity, and hope. Don't miss it!" --Dr. Tim Clinton, Speaker, Author, President of the American Association of Christian Counselors "Rarely do I find a nonfiction book to be a page-turner. But this one is. Carol continues sharing her painfully raw story wrapped in a grace-filled hope that few of us know but all of us need. While I've never experienced the same heartbreak as hers, the advice and teaching in this book will be a treasure I'll refer to for years to come." --Lysa TerKeurst, author of Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl Carol Kent and her husband, Gene, are now living what some would call a heartbreaking life---their son, Jason, a young man who initially had so much promise, is now living out a life sentence for murder in a maximum security prison. All their appeals have been exhausted at both the state and federal levels---humanly speaking, they have run out of options. But despite their hopeless situation, Carol and her husband live a life full of grace. Kent reveals how life's problems become fruitful affliction where we discover the very best divine surprises, including peace, compassion, freedom, and adventure. Through the Kent's remarkable ongoing journey, Jason's riveting letters from behind bars, and true 'grace place' stories from the lives of others, Between a Rock and a Grace Place reveals that when seemingly insurmountable challenges crash into our lives, we can be transformed as we discover God at work in ways we never imagined. With vulnerable openness, irrepressible hope, restored joy, and a sense of humor, Carol Kent helps readers to find God's 'grace places' in the middle of their worst moments. Carol Kent and her husband, Gene, are now living what some would call a hopeless place in life, as their son, Jason--with a degree from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, a young man who initially had so much promise-- is now living out a sentence of 'life without the possibility of parole' in a maximum security prison. He has a