What happens when the most joyous moment of your life collides with the most terrifying? Waking Up to Grace is the gripping, heart-wrenching account of one woman’s journey through a life-threatening childbirth experience that nearly cost her everything. This powerful narrative sheds light on the triumphs and tribulations of pregnancy and childbirth in the United States. Author, Terranie Clarke, takes readers on an emotional journey through her harrowing experience of a high-risk pregnancy, facing the unimaginable threat of losing her life and her baby's. Yet, this story is not one of defeat or despair; it is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, the power of hope, and belief that can carry us through our darkest moments. In a country where maternal health outcomes are shockingly disparate, and where Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications, Waking Up to Grace is a call to action. It challenges readers to confront the realities of our healthcare system and encourages them to advocate for change. With a voice that is both raw and uplifting, Terranie invites readers to harness their inner resilience and reflect on the urgent need to improve maternal health care for all women. This isn't just a story about surviving; it is a story about thriving, about finding light in the shadows, and about the unwavering belief that healing is possible for everyone. If you’re ready to be moved, inspired, and galvanized into action, then Waking Up to Grace is the book you’ve been waiting for. Join the movement to change maternal health outcomes because mothers are the heartbeat of humanity.