House of Fire: A Story of Love, Courage, and Transformation [Paperback]

A powerful memoir of resilience and transformation.Elizabeth di Grazia'sHouse of Firerecounts her journey from a childhood marked by abuse and trauma to creating a loving, intentional family through adoption. Growing up in the 1970s, she endured repeated sexual abuse, incest, and neglect, culminating in a hushed-up abortion at fourteen. Di Grazia's story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for healing. She and her partner, Jody, adopt two Guatemalan babies, learning that provision and protection are not enough. By refusing to allow denial and secrets to go unexposed, di Grazia breaks free from a cycle of violence, offeringhope for survivors of traumaandinspiration for building resilient families. ThisLGBTQ+ adoption storyexplores themes of love, courage, and the transformative power of self-discovery. For readers seekinghealing from childhood traumaandcreating a loving family after abuse.Elizabeth di Grazia graduated from Hamline University with an MFA in Writing in 2003. She has a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and volunteers with the Police Reserves. She lives with her family in Richfield, Minnesota.