The Will of Heaven | An Inspirational Sobriety Memoir

The Will of Heaven is an inspirational sobriety memoir and one of those rare true stories about addiction that stays with you long after the last page. It follows Debbie Ethell’s journey from homelessness and addiction to a life in elephant conservation, where her path becomes intertwined with true elephant stories that reflect her own fight to survive and rebuild.

Book cover for The Will of Heaven, a true story about addiction featuring true elephant stories; shown in watercolor as a girl and an elephant reach out to each other.

For those seeking an inspirational sobriety memoir, this raw and unflinching true story of addiction, recovery, and redemption DOES. NOT. DISAPPOINT. Woven together with fascinating true elephant stories, it will leave you breathless, hopeful, and forever changed.

Author smiling at a bookstore book signing with The Will of Heaven, a sobriety journey like any other.
Author in side profile standing in front of a row of elephant bones researching her elephant books.

Elephant Mountain

Continue the journey with Elephant Mountain, the second book in The Will of Heaven series, where the story of the Oregon Zoo elephants reveals a haunting mystery that will keep you turning pages until the very end.

Recognized as a top-ranked true story of addiction and a BookLife Prize favorite, The Will of Heaven has captivated readers and critics alike. These reviews reflect the emotional power of a memoir that masterfully blends a scientist’s personal recovery with unforgettable true elephant stories of the Kenyan wild.

This is one of the good books to read on life! Order your paperback or hardcover at Barnes & Noble, Powell’s Books, Amazon, or anywhere books are sold.

Book cover for The Will of Heaven: A true story of addiction and recovery told through true elephant stories in Kenya.

Looking for one of those books that stays with you? The Will of Heaven is one of the best memoirs to read on sobriety, elephants, and hope. Get your digital copy on Everand, Barnes & Noble, Kindle, or at any major retailer.

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Love to listen on the go? The Will of Heaven was listed as one of the best elephant audiobooks available on Audible. A sobriety journey that will move you to tears, remind you of the resilience of human spirit, and leave you with a profound appreciation for elephants. The best part … it’s read by the author! Stream on Audible, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you listen.

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