The Other Side of Yet

Finding Light in the Midst of Darkness

By: Michelle D. Hord

Narrated by: Michelle D. Hord

Winner of the 2023 Memoir Prize for Books from Memoir Magazine and the Christopher Award

A “contemplative, emotional, and spiritual” (Shondaland) memoir about how resilience, hope, and defiant faith can lead to powerful transformation even amid our darkest hours.

Media executive Michelle D. Hord has suffered loss at almost every major phase in her life—the most devastating being the murder of her beloved daughter at the hands of her ex-husband. Yet through it all, there was a voice inside her insisting that she must let the light shine through the holes in her heart.

A timeless and accessible book for anyone who has experienced grief or loss, “The Other Side of Yet will guide you to find the light” (Robin Roberts, Good Morning America). With evocative prose and spiritual insight, Hord offers “inspiration and a road map to help us get to the other side” (Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group and star of Shark Tank) of unimaginable pain. Finding strength in God and her faith, she shares how, while we can’t control the pain or trauma that alters life as we knew it before, we can always pivot to a yet and rebuild a new after. In this deeply vulnerable tribute to her daughter, Hord provides a guide for “the radical healing after loss that must occur as we seek to recover from unimaginable trials and tribulations” (Essence).

The Other Side of Yet is about creating a life of purpose, passion, and possibility regardless of what is thrown at us and highlights how we can face our hardships, yet also choose to keep fighting.

Tragic Events - Bravely Shared

I was not familiar with these events and started to listen to this book recommended by a friend, the title also intrigued me. It is beautifully and bravely told , I highly recommend this - it may be difficult to listen to certain parts yet this will make you think, feel, and gain perspective.

Amazing

This was the most inspiring book I have ever 'read'. You don't have to be in despair or have lost everything to be inspired to live your best life. This book shows you how.

The Book I Didn’t Know I Desperately Needed

There are levels of trauma, yes, but it’s all relative. My grief and pain may look different than yours, but my body and soul know not the difference. This book gave me permission to acknowledge my pain and trauma as significant, yet allows me to move forward in hope and faith. I loved this audiobook so much, and thank you Michelle D. Hord for the gift that your hauntingly beautiful story gave and will continue to give me. I ordered the hardcover so I can keep it as a guide as I journey toward finding my joy after loss. God bless you!

darkness and light

loved that ms. hoard read her book. i could feel her pain and also her transformation.

Faith will get you through

I lost my mother, 2 sisters, brother in law, best friend, nephew, dog, and my children lost their father. In addition, I lost my jobs as a social worker and fitness instructor due to a neurological condition that has affected my speech and mobility that as a result I have to use a wheelchair. But I’m so grateful to God that I’m still here! This book was magnificent and a cried a lot reading it.