Inside the SEAL Team rescue mission

Buchanan on being rescued by Navy SEALs

People ask me this question all the time: “Do your kids know what happened to you?” We’ve never hid the story from them, even when they were little. They would see our #nytbestseller “Impossible Odds” lying around ask, “Why is mama on the cover of a book with soldiers and a helicopter?” I would just tell them, “Remember that mama used to work in Africa? We’ll, one time I got really lost and these soldiers came to find me.” They accepted that until some kid at the pool asked them if they knew the

When we bear witness to one another’s pain, survival, and overcoming, we affirm that none of it was endured alone. That’s what this book is: a reclamation of our voices, our minds, our hearts, our lives. On January 25, the last installment of “Deserts to Mountaintops” will be released and 20 authors will share with you their “Out of the Ashes” accounts. I hope you will consider supporting us, especially at a time when so many of us feel powerless. I deeply believe in the power of sharing our sto

✨ Writing your memoir is only half the journey — the other half is making sure it’s read. Too many authors wait until after their book is published to think about an audience, but the truth is: readers need to know you before your book hits the shelves. When you start building your audience early, you’re not just “marketing” — you’re creating a community who already cares about your story. That means more momentum on launch day, more word-of-mouth, and ultimately, more impact. 📚💫 🎙️ A new epi