Garden with Thorns: Planted in Pain, Blooming in God's Purpose

By Lesley Langwan

Discover the unforgettable true story of Lesley Langwan, a woman born into poverty and hardship in the Northwest region of Cameroon, who rises through unimaginable trials to become a voice of hope, resilience, and faith for others.
From the earliest pages, Lesley draws readers into a world marked by cultural beauty yet shadowed by deep struggles. A world where survival depended on sheer determination, faith in God, and an unbreakable spirit. Facing poverty, societal rejection, betrayal, the agony of divorce, and the heartbreak of miscarriage, Lesley's life was marked by thorns at every turn. Yet a resilient bloom of hope began to take root at the center of this painful garden.
Lesley shares her journey with raw honesty and spiritual depth, inviting readers to walk beside her as she navigates rejection, heartbreak, and loss, yet ultimately finds healing, renewal, and a restored sense of purpose. Now a wife, mother of three, counselling psychologist in training, and the founder of the global BEYANA (Be Encouraged You Are Not Alone) movement, Lesley reaches across continents to inspire women, families, and individuals fighting their own silent battles.
This book is for anyone who has ever wondered if God sees their pain, if healing is possible, and if they can ever trust again. It is a reminder that God's love can make something beautiful bloom even when life pierces us with the sharpest thorns.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FGCHG96S
• ISBN13: 9798317805630
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Bookbaby
• Length: 100 Pages