The 12th Mile: When Hard Becomes Harder Still - Softcover

Gibson, Louise Ann

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798898040499

Publisher: Redemption Press, 2026

Synopsis

At age forty-seven, Louise Ann Gibson laced up her first pair of running shoes. What began as an unlikely hobby soon became God’s training ground for a much harder journey: walking alongside her daughter through years of chronic mental illness while facing her own epilepsy diagnosis.

The 12th Mile: When Hard Becomes Harder Still is a raw yet hope-filled memoir that weaves story, Scripture, and practical insight into a message of perseverance. Gibson’s unique perspective—bridging running, faith, and caregiving—reminds readers that God never abandons them in the hardest seasons. This book is for weary parents, caregivers, and anyone longing to endure with faith when life does not let up.

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About the Author

Louise Ann Gibson is a passionate storyteller, caregiver, and runner who has spent nearly fifteen years walking alongside her daughter through chronic illness while navigating her own epilepsy diagnosis. With humor, honesty, and faith, she shares how God uses unexpected tools-like running shoes-to equip us for life's hardest miles. Louise Ann has taught, spoken, and served in schools, churches, support groups, and military bases. She lives in Michigan and loves encouraging weary hearts to persevere.

Edition details

• Publisher: Redemption Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798898040499
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228