Book Synopsis
Running from the Storm is the raw, emotional, and deeply personal life story of Angelia Harner—a woman shaped by hardship, heartbreak, resilience, and unbreakable love for her children. From a shy and gentle child navigating a turbulent home to a young woman facing homelessness, heartbreak, and profound loss, Angelia’s journey is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
This memoir traces her steps through childhood memories of warmth and confusion, into the chaos of teenage years filled with pain, trauma, and the yearning for acceptance. As Angelia grows, so do her burdens—relationships that leave her broken, the tragic death of her mother, and the crushing weight of trying to survive while raising her five beautiful children: Dustin, Hailey, Austin, Levi, and Liliana.
But amid the darkness, Angelia’s voice rises like a lighthouse. Her words carry the weight of sorrow, but also the strength of survival. She shares not just the storm, but the moments of calm: the laughter of her children, the comfort of her mother's love, and the lessons that time, tears, and tenacity have carved into her soul.