Michele Pillar - Untangled: The Truth will set you Free

With raw honesty and great courage, Michele tells her redemptive story so that we might find hope and freedom to step into Gods purpose for our life. Well done, Michele.

RUTH GRAHAM
author of Fear Not Tomorrow, God Is Already There

If you think for a moment that you have out-sinned Gods forgiveness, meet Micheles Savior. With startling clarity and heart-jolting honesty, Micheles story is a stunning window of hope. Its time to step out of our musty hiding places and join this brave, broken, redeemed woman in the light.

PATSY CLAIRMONT
Women of Faith speaker and author of Kaleidoscope

Untangled reads like watching a great movie. I was sorry when it ended. Micheles is a deep, rich, pain-and-glory redemption story. A beauty queen, a harsh childhood, solace under a bed, a beautiful voice. Untangled is universal and unique. I lost myself in it and found myself at the end standing on the Rock.

VICTORIA JACKSON
actor, writer, and comedian featured on Saturday Night Live

Thanks, Michele, for leading me safely home with your story.

BEBE WINANS
multiple Grammy and Dove award-winning recording artist

Some will describe this as an autobiography; others will call it a true-to-life mini novel. To me it will forever be a scalpel in the hand of God. Untangled did surgery on me.

ALLEN SHAMBLIN
Hall of Fame Songwriter: 2011 Song of the Year CMA, AMA, and Grammy for The House That Built Me

Untangled is a story of redemption told with beautiful transparent stories that boldly reveal Micheles journey of life to her readers. I love her already! I am thankful for women like Michele who are willing to share the messiness they have endured, ultimately shining a bright light on the Lords grace, mercy, and love through their testimonies.

SHARI RIGBY
director, author, actress, and speaker

For everyone who feels like Humpty Dumpty after the fall, my dear friend Michele Pillar has a message for you: The kings horses and men never had the power to do anything. Its only the King who can put you back together again. With unusual honesty and candor, Michele allows you a peek into her messy life so we may better see ourselves. Untangled is a mirror image of you and me, and a vivid reminder of the marvel of redemption.

JOE BATTAGLIA
president, Renaissance Communications, and author of The Politically Incorrect Jesus

Untangled is nothing short of an act of bravery. With a deft pen, Michele allows readers into the hidden, vulnerable places of her lifes storyincluding both glorious joys and bone-crushing pain. But she doesnt stop there. Michele goes on to write the anecdote for the secrets that have bound us, and how we can truly live without shame. Dont miss this book!

ALLISON ALLEN
author, speaker, and actor (Broadway, Women of Faith)

Michele Pillar writes from the heart and lays out a blueprint for untangling our emotions. We have all felt stuck and trapped, like there was no way out. Michele has been there and did find a way through with God. She comes to us with a banner of hope and promises of redemption in Untangled.

MARGARET PHILLIPS, MS
licensed marital and family therapist

I was accosted by Micheles honesty.

TIM MARSHALL
Vice President of Distribution, Word International

Untangled grabbed me from page one and wouldnt let me go!

LISA PATTON
author of Whistlin Dixie in a NorEaster

You will be surprised at the backstory of this pioneering Christian artist. Michele writes with amazing transparency and honesty. Darkness gives way to light. God meets her where she is, a true message of grace.

DR. LINDA MINTLE
speaker, BeliefNet blogger, and author of Letting Go of Worry

Untangled is sacred. It is the incarnate Word of God fleshed out in the life of a modern-day woman, a woman whose heart and mind (perhaps like yours and mine), knotted through childhood circumstances, is touched by the gentle hands of her SaviorJesus, bringing beauty from ashes, gladness from mourning, praise from fainting, freedom from prisons in her mind and heart. We all have things to untangle in our lives. Gods heart's desire is to help us become untangled!

LEORA SHANKS
educator

She dances a jig on a thread of sheer courage, laughing in the face of adversity. I never once felt sorry for her and in fact I envied her journey. Bravo, Michele!

GARY KELLER
CEO of Keller Williams International and New York Times bestselling author of The Millionaire Real Estate Agent

Shes untangled! Without it, she NEVER could have written this book. If you feel tangled up in anything, read and find freedom! Grace Chapel will be using Untangled in our home groups.

PASTOR STEVE BERGER
Grace Chapel, Leipers Fork, Tennessee

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UNTANGLED: THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE

Copyright 2016 Michele Pillar

ISBN-13: 978-1-4245-5294-8 (softcover)

ISBN-13: 978-1-4245-5295-5 (e-book)

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without permission in writing from the publisher.

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Front cover photography by Meggie Low Velasco,

Cover and interior design by Michele Pillar and Meggie Low Velasco

Interior typeset by Katherine Lloyd, The DESK

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Dedicated to the Beautiful One

Untangled is written inside out and out of order because thats how God found me and because restoration surprises us at unexpected moments and in impossible situations.

Michele Pillar

The music industry is full of amazing stories and songs of hope, joy, love, and peace. So many great artists and writers share through song about life, love, and all the other mysteries we, the listeners, get to enjoy. The beauty of music is that it deeply touches a part of our heart that nothing else can.

But rarely, if ever, do we get to look into the beautiful full restoration of someone who as a young, successful Christian artist disappeared and then resurfaced, healed and restored. Very few times do we have the chance to experience and understand what went on beneath the surface, when no one but God was there with that artist.