The Jade Paradigm

Only in the heart of darkness is the depth of the human spirit revealed. Monique Monge is only four years old when a terrifying attack leaves her permanently disfigured. As she struggles to live with the scars she bears both inside and out, she has no concept of the far darker challenges she'll soon face. On the cusp of adulthood, a second brutal event threatens to forever alter the girl's life. But in the tumultuous aftermath, a miracle occurs. For the first time in her young existence, Monique experiences a love that lifts her from despair, and promises that all her heartache might have had a greater purpose. As Monique finds healing through the love of her small, tight-knit family, she tries to let go of the past and instead embrace a brighter future. But she will soon face the greatest heartbreak of all, and a terrifying fork in the road: Catastrophe, or transcendence. The Jade Paradigm is the powerful story of an exceptional life. From innocence to calamity and from grief to redemption, Monique walks a path few people will ever experience, but one that is universal in its beauty and wisdom. In this testament to the human capacity to rise above adversity, we discover the solace found in unexpected love, and the power to redefine the paradigms that shape our lives.