You don’t always know when you’re rising. Sometimes it looks like just getting up again. From the streets that shaped her to the silence that nearly broke her, Nicole Legerra’s story is one of quiet resilience. In The Big Light she offers more than memory—she gives voice to the moments that tested her and the light she built from them. This is a memoir for anyone who’s walked through the wreckage and wondered if there was something on the other side. It’s for the ones who survived, who love fiercely, and who’ve learned to carry both grit and grace in equal measure. Raw, luminous, and unafraid—this is a story about becoming, not as a finish line, but as the rise of grit that carried her through. "A raw breathtaking testament to the resilience of the human spirit." "What stood out most was her resilience. Her determination and courage were deeply inspiring, and the love she held in her heart shone through, even in the darkest moments." "I highly recommend this book to anyone who appreciates honest, heartfelt stories of struggle, strength, and faith. It's a powerful reminder of the healing that can come through courage and grace." Nicole Legerra is a Board-Certified Mental Health Coach and Crisis Intervention Specialist, who believes in the power of true stories to help heal and transform. In her debut novel, The Big Light, she shares a raw journey of resilience and renewal. Her work is a beacon for anyone seeking hope, courage, and connection. Nicole is a writer, a runner, and a mom of five awesome humans. As a lifelong lover of books and music, she has an unapologetic collection of audiobooks and playlists. She believes in loud music, another mile, and always just one more chapter.