FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Some stories inspire. Others leave an unforgettable mark on your heart. Out of the Cold by Liisa Grace is one of those rare books.
This extraordinary true story follows an unimaginable journey that begins with abandonment and heartbreak. Born in Finland, Liisa was abandoned as an infant, became an orphan, and was eventually adopted by a family in Australia. But the promise of a new beginning soon gave way to years of devastating trauma, abuse, rejection, addiction and homelessness.
By her teenage years, she was surviving on the streets, trapped in a world of violence, fear and despair. Her life seemed destined to become another tragic statistic.
Yet this is not a story about defeat.
It is the story of a God who refused to let go. In the darkest moments of her life, Liisa encountered an unexpected act of kindness that led her to discover the transforming love of Jesus Christ. What followed was not an instant escape from pain, but a remarkable journey of healing, forgiveness and restoration that continues to inspire everyone who hears her story.
Written with remarkable honesty, humility and courage, Out of the Cold invites readers into the deepest wounds of a life marked by suffering before revealing the extraordinary hope that emerged from the ashes. It is an authentic account of redemption that refuses to offer easy answers, instead pointing to the faithful God who patiently restores broken lives.
More than a memoir, Out of the Cold speaks directly to those who have ever felt abandoned, forgotten, ashamed or beyond saving. It offers hope to survivors of trauma, abuse and loss while reminding every reader that no past is too broken for God’s grace.
Liisa says she wrote the book because she felt called to share what God had done in her life.
“I wanted to tell a story of hope, healing and transformation. My life began with abandonment, loss and childhood trauma, but through God’s love and grace I discovered that my past did not have to define my future. My prayer is that readers will know they are deeply loved and that no story is beyond redemption.”
Readers will not simply witness an incredible survival story—they will encounter a powerful testimony of resilience, faith and the life-changing power of God’s love. Along the way they will gain a deeper understanding of the lifelong impact of trauma, the importance of compassion, and the reality that healing is possible, even after the deepest wounds.
Early readers have described Out of the Cold as both heartbreaking and profoundly hopeful.
“Liisa’s story is one of raw honesty, unimaginable pain and breathtaking redemption. With remarkable courage, she invites us into the darkest corners of her past before pointing us toward the light that changed everything. This book is not just a testimony of survival, but of divine transformation—a story that will move you deeply and remind you that no life is ever too broken for hope.”
At its heart, Out of the Cold proclaims one of the greatest truths of the Christian faith: no life is beyond redemption, no past beyond forgiveness, and no heart too cold for the transforming love of Christ.
For anyone searching for hope, healing or proof that God still changes lives, Out of the Cold is a book that will challenge, encourage and remain with you long after you have turned the final page. Out of the Cold, published by Ark House, is now globally available.
