Every family has a story. Some are written in joy, some in heartbreak, and some in the silent spaces where love and rejection collide.
Pieces: Tales of a Bonus Mom
is the raw, unflinching, and faith-filled testimony of Lanessa Anderson-a woman who stepped into the role of "bonus mom" not by chance, but by divine assignment.
This book is not a fairy tale of instant blending or effortless unity. It is the mosaic of real life: the battles of rejection, the ache of abandonment, the friction of fractured households, and the quiet victories found in choosing love when love isn't always returned. In these pages, Lanessa opens her heart and hands the reader the pieces-both the shattered and the redeemed-of her journey.
Written with vulnerability and depth,
Pieces
is a mirror for every parent and step-parent, who has ever struggled to find their place in a family that didn't start with them. It is also a beacon for every child-biological or bonus-who has ever asked,
Do I really belong?
Lanessa does not just tell her story; she equips her readers. Woven throughout are lessons in forgiveness, communication, and the courage to love on purpose. She reveals how faith in God became her anchor, how prayer became her lifeline, and how healing can ripple through generations when one person dares to break the cycle.
Whether you are in the trenches of blended family dynamics, carrying the scars of rejection, or searching for a language of healing, this book will meet you where you are. It is both memoir and ministry. It will challenge you to confront your wounds, empower you to see yourself through God's eyes, and remind you that the pieces of your life-no matter how broken-can become a masterpiece in His hands.
If you've ever felt invisible, misunderstood, or undervalued in your own home,
will show you that your voice matters, your story matters, and your healing matters.
This is more than a book. It is an invitation to wholeness.