This anthology is a collaboration of seventeen powerful and different persons who have endured some incredibly challenging circumstances throughout their lifetime but were able to arrive at the same conclusion. They were Pursued by Purpose! Our stories are no different from anyone of you that have had challenges that may have seemed insurmountable, yet you found your purpose because of or despite. I am thrilled to have found these amazing men and women with whom I could share my vision so that we can bring these stories of healing to life. The stories that they have shared are from their personal experiences, their struggles, their pain, and their triumphs. In life, nothing goes linearly, or should I say a straight line. There are many curves, hills, and sometimes many rivers to cross to pursue our happiness or just this thing called life. For those of you reading this book, your life may have been wrought with many twists and turns, and you are wondering, what is happening to me? Why can't I figure out where I am going? I know, I have been there and, I know that there will be one or more if not all the stories that resonate with you. However, these stories will let you know that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that you will arrive at your destination stronger than ever.