Michelle Corrao - Found: Triumph Over Fear With Grace and Gratitude: The Michelle Corrao Story

Found

Advance Praise for

FOUND

A woman of great faith faces the most difficult situation anyone can face, including impending loss of life, and is saved by a miraculous intervention. Her life journey continues as she becomes a true force to help other victims and those in needbad things equip believers for deeper ministry. Those with battle scars can better help those going through battles. Michelle Corraos story is a compelling story of faith, courage, and resilience.

Neil Moore , ED.D., Fort Wayne Chief of Police (ret.) FBI-LEEDA

Found is a powerful testimony by a courageous woman who has turned pain into power through an unimaginable ordeal. Michelle Corraos story will encourage anyone who has been victimized, robbed of hope, and facing death. She is an incredible role model for survivors who are determined to not simply survive but go on to thrive through helping other survivors.

Casey Gwinn , President, Alliance for HOPE International

Through the eyes of a heroic survivor of kidnapping and brutal assault, Found is a gripping memoir that illustrates the harrowing story of the emotional and physical aftermath of sexual violence as well as the importance of a trauma-informed response. Vulnerable and brave, Found is an essential read for law enforcement, first responders, advocates and anyone who wants to be inspired by the resiliency of the human spirit.

Angela Rose , Founder PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment, ShatteringThesilence.org

Found is a powerful story of indomitable spirit, faith, and service. It takes you on a terrifying yet inspiring journey that begins by challenging your belief in the intrinsic goodness of humankind and culminates with a true understanding of inconceivable perseverance and the power of hope. The book is a must-read for advocates, law enforcement, and others who work in or who want to work with sexual assault survivors. Michelles heartbreaking and motivational story serves as an instructional guide to best understand a victims tumultuous and painful, yet unique and often non-linear path to healing.

Laura Berry , MA Executive Director Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Found is a powerful and moving message of faith, hope and perseverance proving a window into Gods love, grace and mercy for us. A lifeline for others offering hope, strength and courage. Truly a remarkable life story!

Beth Gehlhausen , Founder of Prevail, Executive Director Meals on Wheels, Hamilton County, IN

This is an incredibly important and powerful work, written from the mind and the heart of a true survivor who doggedly prevailed over her darkest night to live brighter and better days for herself and all those affected by such vicious and invasive crimes. Found is at once shocking, painful, inspirational and enlightening. It should be required reading for those who know and those who dont know. You will shed a tear and, eventually, smile broadly as you read Michelle Corraos first-hand account of helplessness turning into determination, fueled by assistance, faith and heroism.

Steve Greenberg, co-founder and co-owner of Current Publishing, and an 11-time author

Michelle revisits the painful suffering shes endured and uses it to give hope and encouragement to others. This is a story of triumph over tragedy, faith and recovery, love and fate. Reading her story will give you a refreshed look at the power of faith and human will and it breathes life into I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Phil. 4:13

Jennifer Wiese, Founder/CEO BeeFree LLC

Michelles direct account of her courageous story of triumph over tragedy gives hope to victims and provides valuable insight to those who help them. A must read!

SFC Bethany Guzman, United States Army

Michelle gives victims of sexual assault hope and assurance that life following such a devastating tragedy is most definitely worth living and loving. This masterful book of faith and love reassures us all that the evil acts of others do NOT define who we are. Out of a horrifying night of terror and a resulting legacy of struggle blossoms a story of love and faith only Michelle can tell. Her vulnerability and strength make Michelle Corrao the perfect person to narrate a nightmare of evil, turned to triumph.

Judi Johnson , Director of Economic Development-CPM EcDMP 2012-2019

Michelles story will engage you like no other story you have read. Reading Found is to live her terrifying and redemptive story. Although my heart broke and I cried as I read the horror and terror Michelle experienced, her undefeatable spirit lifted and inspired me beyond measure. This is a must-read for anyone who has faced a tragedy or great challenge in life. Truly an inspirational and unforgettable story.

Esther Lakes , Carmel, IN

F OUND

Triumph Over Fear
with Grace and Gratitude:

The Michelle Corrao Story

Michelle Corrao

with Emily Sutherland

NEW YORK

LONDONNASHVILLEMELBOURNEVANCOUVER

Found

Triumph Over Fear with Grace and Gratitude: The Michelle Corrao Story

2021 Michelle Corrao with Emily Sutherland

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To Chris, Christian, Olivia, and Art.

Without you, my story would have turned out very differently.

I love you.

The timeless poem Bits & Pieces has proven true in my life. I am a testament that everything life deals us can ultimately help us become the people we were always meant to be. The good and the bad, the pain and the healing, all have a way of creating a breathtaking mosaic that represents more than we could ever become alone.

People move in and out of each others lives, and each leaves his mark on the other. You find you are made up of bits and pieces of all who have touched your life, and you are more because of it, and you would be less if they had not touched you.

The following people, and so many others, have created wonder and beauty in my life that I couldnt possibly have imagined. Without the following individuals, you would not be holding a redemptive story in your hands right now. First, all my thanks to God!

To the love of my life, Chris, thank you for believing in me and loving me always. Look at us now! I love you forever!

To the sunshine of my life, Christian Arthur and Olivia Kristine, thank you for teaching me a love like I have never known and more about life than I ever thought possible. I love better because of you. You are my heart! I love you more, most, best, always.

To my Mom Judy, whom everyone loves and who is my biggest cheerleader in life, and to Ross, thank you for always being there for me. I love you!

To my sister, Lisa, what would I do without you. Thank you for always being there for me and doing life with me. My brother-in-law, Tom, thank you for standing with us! To my nephew, Adam, I am so thankful that Im here to watch your growth and say I love you. To my niece, Rachel, her husband, Sam, my great-niece, Charlotte, and great nephew, Max thank you for being my inspiration and joy. You make me want to be a better person.