• Inspiring stories of how a mother's love and character affect generations to come
• A tribute to the power of hymns and music to lift the heart out of loneliness and grief
• Honest childhood stories of poverty and alcoholism and the strength to overcome
• Insight into life as an African American during segregation and beyond
• Examples of the powerful influence of mentors and role models
• Encouraging stories of aging with grace
• Reminders of the impact of integrity, character, and love

Missy Buchanan, an advocate for older adults, is an internationally recognized author and speaker on issues of aging faithfully. With thousands of followers on Twitter and Facebook, Buchanan provides daily insight and encouragement for the journey of aging. She enjoys weekly visits (digital visits and phone calls during the COVID pandemic) with older adult friends in senior living communities. Buchanan is the author of multiple books, a devotional calendar, and a devotional journal. She lives with her husband, Barry, in Rockwall, TX. They have three adult children and four grandchildren.

Lucimarian Tolliver Roberts may be best known as the mother of broadcast journalist Robin Roberts. However, she has achieved success in her own right, serving as thje director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and as a board member for numerous organizations. Lucimarian Roberts was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, where she earned a scholarship from the publishers of the Akron Beacon Journal and became the first person in her family to attend college. She graduated from Howard University in 1946 and married Lawrence Roberts, a member of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, with whom she raised four children. Mrs. Roberts lived through the Great Depression, segregation, the civil rights movement, and many personal challenges. These experiences helped shape her unique perspective on life.

Robin Roberts, who has worked in broadcasting for more than 20 years, is coanchor of the television show Good Morning America (GMA). Under her leadership, GMA won three consecutive Emmys for outstanding morning program. Roberts holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Southeastern Louisiana University. Her first book, From the Heart: 7 Rules to Live By, was published in 2007. An updated version with a chapter on her battle with breast cancer was released in 2008.