On July 13, 2005, newlyweds Marcy and Jeremy woke up to the murder of his mother— just down the hall—while they’d slept. The culprit was his father.In this heartfelt and haunting book, Marcy Pusey brings you straight into the heart of her survival story, sharing her shock, heart ache, and hope amidst deep family tragedy.This heart-stopping work chronicles the grief journey of Mary Ann's son and daughter-in-law, tackling the nature of forgiveness, not staying stuck in grief, and utilizing pain to change the world. Their story demonstrates how faith can move mountains of resentment, unforgiveness and hate, and rebuild a life of joy, healing, and reconciliation.WHILE WE SLEPT is a eulogy for a missed mother, a legacy for her children and grandchildren, and a lighthouse of hope for anyone else flailing through a tragedy. This book is not only about the story of one mind-boggling murder—but about how we can find hope in trauma, forgiveness in devastation, and triumph in tragedy.And then there’s hope. "This exquisitely written memoir defies genre categorization - part murder mystery, part family drama, part love story. It is a no-holds barred look inside a family before and after a tragic event. The story keeps you turning pages but it is the author's vulnerability and compassion that provide a deep emotional connection to the book. I would warn against reading it if you do not hold (or would find annoying) the same deep felt Christian beliefs as the author. However, you don't need to share the same religious convictions to find the story mesmerizing in its combination of horror and honesty." --Julie "I am not one to read books quickly, nor one to always finish them even if they are very good, however once I began reading this story, I finished it in one day's time. I admire the author's willingness to share a story that is so deeply personal and tragic with such transparency and grace. What would more often than not tear a family apart, brought these two young newlyweds to rely on the Lord and what they know to be true: his love, his grace, his forgiveness and redemption. To say it is hard to find hope & healing after unspeakable tragedies or losses is an understatement. May the message of hope & redemption in this story serve as gentle, loving encouragement to everyone who needs it." -Homemaking Mama "This is a story that caught me up from the very beginning. Not only is it about a journey through an exceptionally chilling event that no family should ever have to endure, but it is also a beautiful tribute to a truly special woman. The book has great spiritual depth and spoke to me on several levels, but its content is such that I believe it will appeal to people of all beliefs and non-beliefs. It is heart-warming in its vulnerability and openness and must have been very difficult to write. I salute this courageous couple and the way in which they have endured. And I also appreciate the many photographs that they included in the book. It made the reading experience far more real, as though I had been welcomed into the family circle itself." --Joy RS Marcy M. Pusey loves her family, exploring the world, reading, the ocean, deep conversations with friends, and looking for castles to visit. She also loves writing stories that encourage and inspire others. Marcy is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and the best-selling author of Reclaiming Hope: Overcoming the Challenges of Parenting Foster and Adopted Children for adults, and Tercules, According to Corban, and Speranza's Sweater for children. Marcy lives in the Black Forest of Germany with her husband and children. Marcy blogs inspirationally about her work, writing, and other resources at www.marcypusey.com.