Above all, this is a story about hope. Hope for anyone who feels they have been hurt too badly, fallen too far, or caused too much damage along the way. This memoir stands as a testament that in spite of seemingly insurmountable odds, there is always reason to keep believing. Russ and Tori’s beautifully broken story will encourage any reader that there is no need to be defined or held back by the trauma of the past; instead, life can be rooted in and restored through faith, recovery, love, and the promise that God will never let you go.
Russ Taff is a legend in Gospel and Contemporary Christian music, first gaining recognition as lead vocalist for The Imperials. He has also been a member of the Gaither Vocal Band, and tours with Gaither Homecoming concerts. As a solo artist, Taff released three of CCM’s most critically-acclaimed projects, and is best known for the unity anthem “We Will Stand.”
Tori Taff is an award-winning songwriter, co-writing songs with Russ since she was in high school. She created the popular blog “Babybloomr” and was featured as a Homecoming Magazine columnist for ten years. You can hear her heart and sharp wit regularly on Homecoming Radio. Russ and Tori have been married for more than forty years and reside in Bell Buckle, Tennessee.
Mark Smeby has been a Nashville-based writer and musician for the past twenty-five years, covering trends and artists throughout the years, including writing for dozens of magazines, online outlets, and record labels. As an artist, Smeby is focused on the topic of hope, desiring to encourage people that choosing hope is always a viable option. Hear his daily doses of hope in the “Live Hope Minute” daily radio feature, free mobile app, or one-year hardcover devotional. Learn more about Mark at marksmeby.com.