Iola King’s life story is a gripping testimony of beauty emerging from the ashes of rejection, betrayal, and abuse…by the grace of God. Each page of Joy in the Midst of a Storm is a glimpse into the heart of a woman who demonstrated that in spite of years of abuse at the hands of those she loved, her faith remained steadfast in God. Iola’s journey through rejection, abuse and salvation; from her childhood to her marriage is riveting. And while we may never understand why so many women endure years of abuse in silence, it is this author’s prayer that her story will help others see that there is Joy in the Midst of a Storm and a way out of abuse through Christ Jesus. I was overwhelmed with thanksgiving when I saw God working so personally for each situation. Gina -- Higher Impact; Book Review, May 22, 2001 I was riveted to the pages. This book will truly give hope and guidance to many others suffering abuse. Jerri -- Higher Impact; Book Review, June 2, 2001 Iola King reveals how she overcame physical and mental abuse from childhood through 21 years of marriage. A must read! -- Higher Impact Review, January 23, 2001 Iola writes beautifully in such an easy to follow style without the ranker one expects of such a treatment. Mary -- Higher Impact; Book Review, April 18, 2001 What a great encouragement and exhortation. Faith tested becomes stronger. Thanks for our courageous journalism. Linda -- Higher Impact; Book Review, May 3, 2001 Your life story was really an inspiration to my life, thank God for women like you. Seena -- Higher Impact; Book Review, June 25, 2001 Iola, was born in 1936 in Highland Park, Illinois to Mae and Oscar Miller. Iola, was married in 1957 and from that union birth 12 children. Seven of her twelve children our alive and well with their own families. Presently Iola lives in California. Iola has written three other books.