Sheri Rose Shepherd

Sheri Rose Shepherd, a former Mrs. United States crowned in 1994, overcame a dysfunctional home, severe overweight issues, dyslexia, depression, eating disorders, and addictions to drugs and alcohol in her youth to become a bestselling Christian author with over one million books sold. She has spoken at churches and women's retreats for over 20 years, sharing how faith in God transformed her life amid personal tragedies including a 25-year marriage ending around 2007 and a cancer diagnosis with an eight-week prognosis. Her work, including the 2010 Retailer’s Choice Non-Fiction Book of the Year, inspires women facing similar battles by bringing the Word of God to life.