Kathy Sechrist wins International Impact Book Award for Sara’s Redemption, a memoir of resilience, healing, and empowerment inspired by her own lived experience.
-- Kathy Sechrist, award-winning author, speaker, and advocate, is pleased to announce she has been named a recipient of the 2025 International Impact Book Award for her latest memoir, Sara’s Redemption: A Journey of Courage, Resilience, and Hope. Recognized in the categories of Memoir, Female Empowerment, and Transformation, the book has struck a chord with readers and judges alike for its unflinching honesty and deeply personal storytelling.
Held in Phoenix, Arizona from July 25 to 27, the International Impact Book Awards celebrated authors from around the world whose works contribute to global awareness, healing, and growth. Sechrist’s memoir was selected among entries that demonstrated a commitment to inspiring change and fostering resilience through the power of the written word.
Sara’s Redemption follows a narrator whose story, drawn from Sechrist’s own lived experience, reveals the emotional toll and eventual reclamation of life after enduring years of domestic abuse. The book is a follow-up to her acclaimed debut, Success Is the Best Revenge, and continues Sechrist’s mission to break the silence surrounding trauma while offering a path forward grounded in truth and hope.
“This award is not just a personal honor,” says Sechrist. “It’s a tribute to every survivor who has fought to reclaim their voice, their worth, and their future. Sara’s Redemption is our story.”
During the three-day awards event, Sechrist was interviewed by ABC13 News and a national publication. She spoke about the importance of survivor storytelling, the therapeutic power of writing, and the ongoing work required to confront abuse through both personal and public platforms.
In addition to her memoirs, Sechrist uses her platform to lead discussions, publish essays, and offer resources for those navigating life after trauma. Through her speaking engagements, media appearances, and weekly Substack newsletter, she creates space for reflection, connection, and advocacy. Her next book, Body Under the Bluebonnets, will mark a shift into fiction, combining mystery and the themes of recovery that continue to define her work.
Sechrist’s storytelling stands apart for its authenticity and its commitment to transformation. Whether addressing audiences from the page or the stage, her work illuminates the unseen and gives voice to the silenced.
Kathy Sechrist is currently available for interviews, book signings, and speaking engagements across the United States.
For more information, please visit www.kathysechrist.com.
About Kathy Sechrist
Kathy Sechrist is a survivor of domestic violence and an advocate for healing and awareness through the written word. After retiring as an Organizational Change Consultant in 2013, she began writing her first memoir, which was published eight years later. Her second memoir, Sara’s Redemption, received the 2025 International Impact Book Award and has been praised for its powerful vulnerability and emotional resonance. She resides in the Hill Country of Texas with her fiancé, Dean, and their cat, Toby. Sechrist’s work continues to explore themes of trauma, recovery, and resilience, including her upcoming shift into fiction.
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