May 1, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Learn How to Overcome Deeply Painful Experiences in Life by Reading, The Life of a Lily: Growing in His Strength, Blooming in His Love, by Lily L. Ratliff Atl., May 1, 2008 – God has a unique plan for all of us and many fail to realize that. Author, Lily L. Ratliff using her own personal life, shows us how God can take all of our messes, whether self-imposed because of wrong decisions we make, or through no fault of our own, and turn our life around to help us walk in the newness of life. It is when we accept our situation, past and present, that we can with vigor continue enjoying life and live it to its fullest. The “why me” questions are thoroughly answered as Ratliff leaves no stone unturned. Through this book, you will learn how to triumph over difficulties, opposition, and neglect through the grace of God. Here is what others have to say about The Life of a Lily: “Sometimes heartwarming and sometimes heartrending, The Life of a Lily is a fast-pace true-to-life account that is sure to open its readers eyes to what it genuinely means to be a human flower, nurtured by the hands of God.” —Kendra Norman-Bellamy, national bestselling author of Crossing Jhordan's River, More Than Grace, and In Greene Pastures “Great Personal Story.” —Pam Perry, Ministry Marketing Solutions “A gift only God can give. Lily L. Ratliff's autobiography is an open revelation of her life and a personal account of all the mishaps God brought her through. She takes readers from her precipice, to her understanding of the things God bore for her, while she gained the strength to carry them herself. She shares questions which will produce painful answers from mistreated and misguided individuals. 'Are you a victim of the foster system, or adopted and want to know, why me? Can there ever be life after abuse or abandonment?' Most people need a catalyst to help direct them toward deliverance and The Life of a Lily may be that springboard. The sharing is, at times, spellbinding and, at times heartbreaking, but at all times, uplifting .Through all of Lily's adversities, she found the power to laugh, not in spite of her difficulties, but because she knew she had a Deliverer. And finally, more than anything else, she knew God had a plan for her life. The Life of a Lily is for women and men who have been hurt, abused and battered, and also for the countless children who have no hope of being loved and wanted. Lily has been there many times, and she hopes, because of her testimony, victims can awaken, overcome and feast on the joy of the Lord; This story reaches out to you.” -Reviewed by Ann Brown, RAWSISTAZ.com Lily L. Ratliff is a teacher by profession who has a passion for writing. She has taught elementary and middle school English and reading for ten years. Lily has served in many ministry capacities, from singing in her local church choir to teaching Sunday school and reading enrichment for the youth in her community. She has a master’s degree in reading education and an education specialist degree in educational leadership. Lily currently resides in Lithonia, Georgia with her daughter, Asia Denise. For more information about The Life of a Lily, visit Lily L. Ratliff’s website at: www.TheLifeofaLily.com or www.EverythingThatsLily.com. To book Lily L. Ratliff for speaking engagements or book signings, please contact Shunda Leigh of Booking Matters Magazine at 770.808.2177 or bookingmatters@yahoo.com. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The Life of a Lily is available wherever fine books are sold, including: www.Amazon.com, www.BarnesandNoble.com, www.BooksAMillion.com, www.Target.com, www.Borders.com, and www.BlackCBD.com.