This is one of the most moving, personal stories I have read in a long time. Her writing is so flowing and we ll done. I did not want to put it down and read it in one day, but it has stayed with me. Her life and experiences went up and down, going through cancer and the murder of her wonderful husband. Myself, I don't know that I would be as able to deal with it as she has been able to but she push right through it. She showed how tough the human spirit can be. Her book also showed humor and joy. It is so hearfelt. Read it. I can't say it enough.

Reaching For Sunrise by Lokita Carter is a heartbreaking story of Lokita’s life after losing her husband to murder. Lokita’s story is raw and draws you into her life as she refuses to be portrayed as a victim. Lokita journey from the devastating tragedy of her husband, recovering from cancer, and how Lokita gets through her darkest moments. A beautifully written book which is an incredible story of love, and loss. Lokita’s honesty inspiration, resilience, and courage shine through as she shares everything she goes through in this Memoir. Thank you for sharing your story, Lokita. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

“The search is on for a killer in Marin County who gunned down 67-year-old Steven Carter on a popular hiking trail. Carter was out walking his dog when he was shot multiple times. Our ABC news reporter is live in Fairfax, California, with the details…..”

“Sadly, the victim was actually still holding on to the leash of his brown Doberman Pinscher, who had also been shot…”

Reaching for Sunrise is one of the most thought provoking memoirs I have ever read!

Powerful, passionate, consuming, honest, raw…

Lokita Carter speaks to the reader from the bottom of her heart… she takes you on a journey of all her emotions from meeting Steve, life with Steve, her diagnosis of a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer and undergoing intensive chemotherapy, and the death of Steve.

She writes with real feeling, unforgiving. She allows herself to feel everything life has given her, from opportunities to life altering events.

If you are a fan of memoirs, then you can’t go past this one!

"Reaching for Sunrise" is a poignant memoir detailing Lokita's battle with cancer and the tragic murder of her husband, Steve. Set in Marin County, California, Lokita's story is one of resilience and courage in the face of unimaginable loss. The memoir offers a delicate balance of hope and resilience, making it a compelling read for anyone seeking inspiration. #ReachingforSunrise#LokitaCarter#NetGalley