Fifth Blade
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“I was in the cafeteria trying to get something to eat when the doctor called me on my cell phone to give me the results. I immediately lost my appetite when I realized it was the doctor. I could barely hold the cell phone in my hand. He told me over the phone that my husband was out of surgery and that he would have the results in a few days. He also told me that he suspected one of two things…”
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Fifth Blade is about a season in Valerie’s life being a caregiver for her ailing husband. From taking on the full responsibility of the home to dealing with the ups and downs of her husband’s emotional state, Valerie shares how God used this difficult season to strengthen her faith and trust in Him.
About the Author
Valerie Bailey was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. At a young age, Valerie began to learn about the power and awesomeness of Christ. Similarly, she developed a profound passion for writing. After studying in Paris, as an exchange student, she would go on to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Language from Virginia State University. For several years she operated a Christian bookstore called Agape Gallery, located in her hometown. Although Valerie’s bookstore enabled her to spread the Gospel and lead others to Christ, she eventually felt led to shift gears from entrepreneurship and back to her early interest of writing. Despite facing several personal and professional obstacles, Valerie held on to her faith in Christ and has published her first book entitled Fifth Blade. Her desire is to use her personal story to bring attention to the power and awesomeness of Christ.