Book excerpt: My Walk in the Valley is a traumatizing memoir recounting the unconventional upbringing and life journey of Lilith Coal. Her resilience is remarkable as she faces real life challenges and the unexpected hardships of cancer, death, genetic illness, suicide, the sex industry, rape, depression, and alcohol. In this modern day biographical devotional, Coal reveals all her fears. Yet, she ultimately draws courage from her higher power, God. She writes to create the awareness that one doesn't have to go through hardships alone, that God is always there to guide those who choose to follow.