MIAMI, FL — January 23, 2026 — Sonia Fulford and Garvey Missick will celebrate the release of their memoir, Hope in the Ashes: When the World Pressed In, We Pulled Closer, with a fireside chat and book signing at Books & Books (265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134) on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 7 p.m.
The conversation will be moderated by Neki Mohan, a veteran journalist and VP of Visit Lauderdale, bringing a seasoned media lens and a community-centered perspective to the evening’s dialogue.
The event goes beyond a typical book launch, opening an honest conversation about betrayal, healing, and renewal after loss. Hope in the Ashes shares a firsthand account of a marriage tested by infidelity and rebuilt through honesty, counseling, and faith. This memoir stands as a testament to truth, accountability, and the possibility of redemption.
“When our marriage broke, we had a choice,” the authors write. “We could hide in shame or fight for something extraordinary.”
Through forgiveness and transparency, the Missicks confront the silence around betrayal and offer hope to those facing broken trust, showing a path rooted in truth.
“This book isn’t only for couples recovering from infidelity,” says Fulford. “It’s for anyone navigating trauma—loss, disappointment, broken trust, or unresolved wounds. Pain takes many forms, but healing always begins the same way: with truth.”
First sparking a deep emotional response across the Caribbean, Hope in the Ashes has since ignited meaningful conversations throughout the diaspora. The memoir resonates with couples, individuals, faith leaders, and mental health professionals alike, with readers describing it as both confronting and deeply hopeful.
Missick’s perspective speaks directly to men grappling with accountability and personal transformation, challenging long-held notions of strength and masculinity. “Counseling is not weakness; it’s wisdom,” he writes. “Accountability isn’t control; it’s protection. Real healing began when I stopped hiding, told the whole truth, and faced myself.”
The Books & Books event is open to the public and will feature an author conversation, selected readings, and a book signing. Attendees are invited to an evening rooted in authenticity, connection, and hope. Hope in the Ashes shows that truth can break the silence and lead to redemption, even after deep betrayal.
“This book is about choosing truth over image and healing over hiding,” Fulford adds. “Silence keeps people stuck, but honesty creates a path forward.”
“Owning the truth changed everything,” Missick says. “Healing didn’t begin when I defended myself—it began when I took full responsibility.”
To attend, RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980022974016
