Amazon Best New Release, Kyra: A Life of Simple Surrender, Free to Download for One More Day (Through May 20, 2023)

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—May 19, 2023

Cynthia Smith’s new book, Kyra: A Life of Simple Surrender debuts as #1 new release in multiple categories.

Prepare to be inspired by the remarkable story of Kyra Karr, a young missionary who tragically lost her life in a car accident while on summer furlough. In this heartfelt book, we delve into Kyra’s own words featuring heartwarming stories from her life, inspiring vignettes from her faith journey, powerful devotions, and touching testimonials from her celebration of life. Even a few of her favorite recipes are included, giving you a glimpse into the joy Kyra brought to those around her.

Although Kyra left behind a husband and three daughters, her legacy lives on as Cynthia Smith brings Kyra’s inspiring story to life in this book. From navigating life as a missionary wife and mother to persevering through life’s highs and lows, her experiences and profound impact continues to touch countless lives. Her story will leave you inspired to live a life of simple surrender, full of joy, friendship, faith, and love.

As an ongoing way to honor Kyra’s legacy and her family all proceeds of the book will go to the KyraKarrFoundation.com.

Cynthia Smith’s book, Kyra: A Life of Simple Surrender will be available to download for free through May 20, 2023. Kyra: A Life of Simple Surrender has launched with rave reviews. Here’s what just a couple reviewers have said:

Jennifer E. Bell
5 Stars – A beautiful tribute!

“I could not put this down! It truly ministered to me and drew me closer to God. What a fantastic life Kyra lead, and what a testament to her faith! Truly, God is good, all the time.”

Lisa Bagnell
5 Stars – Powerful and Challenging

“This book will make you laugh and cry while it challenges you to live a life of surrender.”

Misty Jones
5 Stars – Simple Surrender Yet Greatest Reward

“Get ready to laugh and cry. Soul searching God truth in the middle of loss. Surrender. What true surrendering looks like.” 

For More Information

For more information or to schedule an interview about this press release, please contact Cynthia Smith at kyrasbook@gmail.com.

About the Author

With a master’s in pastoral counseling, Cynthia Smith has served in church ministry positions, and at Bartow Family Resources, a pregnancy care center that touches over a thousand individuals each year. Retired, she volunteers as a women’s ministry leader at LifePoint Church in Cartersville, a court-appointed special advocate, and encourages courageous people to tell their stories through her YouTube channel Cartersville Conversations. She and her husband, Ray, have three grown sons, one daughter-in-love, and one granddaughter. Cindy and Ray live in the country outside Atlanta, Georgia, surrounded by their neighbor’s cows.

Connect with Cindy:

Website: www.CindyGSmith.com
Facebook: The Kyra Karr Foundation
YouTube: Cartersville Conversations

Suggested Interview Questions

1. How did you come to write about Kyra’s life?
2. What was the biggest challenge of writing Kyra’s story?
3. Including recipes in the book was extremely creative. Tell us what prompted you to include them.
4. What are you hoping readers will learn about loss after seeing the response to Kyra’s sudden death?
5. What is the most profound thing you learned from Kyra Karr’s life?
6. Tell us about the impact that Kyra made in Rome, Italy.
7. What is Reid Karr doing now?
8. What is your greatest hope for Kyra: A Life of Simple Surrender?
9. This is your first book. What have you learned from completing this project? And do you have plans to write another one?