Recommended Book Page - For Women

Pure Life Alliance groups value the diverse voices and expertise of many authors in the journey of healing. That's why we have carefully vetted the list below to help men and women find hope and healing. While there are many good books available on this topic, the ones listed here have been selected because they align with our mission and vision to inspire lasting change in people's lives.

Broken to Brave

January 27, 2026•1 min read

Broken to Brave: Your Courageous Act of Healing After Intimate Betrayal

Intimate betrayal shatters you. Everything you thought was true suddenly seems like a lie. It feels like you are falling through a black hole, unsure if it's possible to get to the other side. But there is a way through. It is possible to heal, grow stronger, and reclaim yourself.

With deep compassion and expert advice, this book helps you

identify where you are in the healing journey
avoid getting stuck in the process
move forward with strength, courage, and deeper self-worth
navigate decisions about your relationship

Broken to Brave offers the guidance, encouragement, and empowerment you need to pick up the pieces of your life and create a brave, beautiful future--whether the relationship makes it or not.

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Debra Laaser

Debbie Laaser is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and was involved in recovery with her husband, Mark for over thirty years. After Mark’s passing in 2019, she became the director of their counseling center, Faithful & True, treating men struggling with sexual addiction and their spouses. Debbie has facilitated therapy groups, individual counseling, and intensives for betrayed wives for over 20 years. She authored From Trauma to Transformation, Shattered Vows, and co-authored with Mark Seven Desires and A Toolkit for Growth, and published research, “Posttraumatic Growth in Relationally Betrayed Women”.

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