Kristiane Cates –

K. Cates and her husband, Chad, were an ordinary couple who attended church, enjoyed barbeques with friends on the weekends, and unconditionally loved their two children-until thirty seconds changed their lives forever. In her memoir that addresses tough questions about life, loss, and purpose, Cates chronicles her heart-wrenching journey after her son’s tragic death in a car accident as she fought not only for her own survival through the darkness of grief and blame, but also for her marriage and her faith. With candor and a unique perspective, Cates shares a vulnerable glimpse into the moments before, during, and after a tragedy as she was forced to look at life from an entirely different perspective. A fine balance of adversity and optimism, Cates provides encouragement for others to keep searching for the light, even when it seems all is lost. The Golden Thread shares a true story about God’s grace, love, and faith after tragedy rocks one woman’s world and leads her to find herself-and a new purpose-amid the darkest of circumstances.