true life is better than fiction

I read once that real writing, the stuff worth reading, is the stuff that scares its author.  I'm processing through one of those pieces right now, but in the mean while, I thought I'd leave you with two books whose authors', I'm sure, were terrified to write.

A powerful story of forgiveness.  It got a little bit preachy at the end, but WOW! is all I can say about this woman's story.

sent. shivers. down. my. spine. repeatedly.  This book took me zero time to read, is well written, and has been in my head since I finished it.

Have any of you read either of these?  What did you think?

Happy reading, y'all :)