The Memory Box

About the Book

The End is the Beginning Tyra Garlington woke one morning dizzy, disoriented, and alone on the bathroom floor. Her pain was excruciating and she could barely breathe. Unable to move or call for help, she soon closed her eyes and surrendered to what she believed was the inevitable. What happened next would change her forever. The Memory Box is a story of how one woman came to truly know and live the promise of God’s grace that had always been with her—as she was beaten practically to death in the 1960s south, as her beloved parents died both from cancer, and as she had to say goodbye to the disappointment that was her marriage. It is a series of reflections that give hope to anyone experiencing abuse, betrayal, clinical depression, or loss. In her brokenness, Garlington found peace and a way to move on to live a brilliant life full of giving, of helping others understand the power of knowing that you are not your circumstances and that God’s grace is there to uphold you and propel you forward in ways unimaginable. When your heart attacks you violently and unexpectedly, you pray. As you struggle, you realize that God’s presence, power, protection and provision is there to sustain you. Tyra Garlington found the secret to his infinite grace—that its timeless promise came shining through was more than amazing—it was sufficient. Her story is her gift to you. To receive it, please open your heart and hear God’s message of grace for you.

About the Author

Cincinnati native, Tyra Garlington, holds a Masters in Psychology from San Diego State University. She has held a myriad of positions from psychologist to teacher and principal. She has worked in private industry and in the public sector using her marketing skills to research and respond to the needs of her customers. Currently, she works as a radio-show host, a speaker and a life coach, but she considers her most important work giving back by volunteering to improve the quality of life of youth, survivors of domestic violence and homelessness. Through Rotary International she is leveraging her volunteer passions in both a local and global environment.