 | I can still feel the emptiness in my heart. So many memories of ugly… As a preteen shattered by a sexually abusive father and an absent mother, B. J. Garrett is left unprotected, unloved, and unwanted by the people who should have loved her most. Instead, BJ finds herself wanted by the wrong people for the worst reasons. Her search for self-worth leads to sexual promiscuity and unplanned pregnancies, which only further warps her view of love, leaving a trail of broken relationships. It’s not until losing everything to the blaze of a house fire that the course of BJ’s life takes a turn toward a God whose love is pure. With the shadow of shame lifted by her newfound faith, BJ makes a startling discovery—she’s been wanted all along, and her new love-filled life comes with a call to ministry. |
Written with soul-searching vulnerability, this story shows that regardless of what you’ve done or what’s been done to you, there is hope and redemption in a relationship with Jesus. Unwanted No More reminds you that no matter how ugly your past, you can experience unconditional, beautiful love and a life of purpose.
Genre: Memoir
Release Date: December 1, 2019
Release Date: December 1, 2019
Interview with B.J.
How long did it take to finish writing this book?
The full journey took well over ten years. But from signing my contract to having a book in hand, it was nine months.
The full journey took well over ten years. But from signing my contract to having a book in hand, it was nine months.
 | What did you find the most difficult while writing this book? Attempting to show readers my story verses telling them my story. Creating scenes to describe what I experienced while trying to not be too vivid. To show what was happening in the dark, without actually saying what was happening. To show the truth of who Jesus is in my life, without sounding like I have it all together just because I am a believer. I am still a mess most days, I am just forgiven and doing my very best to love a life honoring to the Lord, dragging all I can with me on my journey. |
Tell us something funny, sad, embarrassing, whatever, that happened involving this book.
Having people question the truth of the events of my life and one person actually vehemently denied a long time deception that was discovered. It should not have even been a big deal, but being called a liar or having loved ones questions the authenticity of what I shared was extremely painful.
Having people question the truth of the events of my life and one person actually vehemently denied a long time deception that was discovered. It should not have even been a big deal, but being called a liar or having loved ones questions the authenticity of what I shared was extremely painful.
Where did your research take you while writing this book?
Ironically it was researching a past event as I was writing a scene of the day I was born, that I had been told my whole life, that uncovered a lie that really rocked my world. The Lord used this in a major way throughout the book, but that initial research crumbled my vulnerable heart in away I was not prepared for.
Ironically it was researching a past event as I was writing a scene of the day I was born, that I had been told my whole life, that uncovered a lie that really rocked my world. The Lord used this in a major way throughout the book, but that initial research crumbled my vulnerable heart in away I was not prepared for.
| What demographic do you think this book will appeal to the most? Definitely broken women, though I think it can help both genders, women with pain of past experiences or personal decisions needing to see hope will be most helped. |  |
Bonus. Share with us a thought, Bible verse, whatever is on your mind/heart.
Psalm 147:3 tells us that He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Please know that no matter what has been done to you, or what you have done to yourself, Jesus loves you, your life matters, and if you will allow Him, He will heal your broken heart.
Psalm 147:3 tells us that He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Please know that no matter what has been done to you, or what you have done to yourself, Jesus loves you, your life matters, and if you will allow Him, He will heal your broken heart.
More from B.J.
All my life I have battled with feelings of being unwanted and unloved. Somewhere between the insanity of the Jerry Springer show and the emotional outcry of the Oprah show, the unbelievable redemption details of my life are unfolded onto the pages of this book
| Spunky. silly, and sassy are the three words that best describe my personality. I believe the Lord gave me a love for hamburgers to make sure I never return to a life of selling my body to make ends meet. Spending time with my grand kids who are basically perfect is my favorite pastime. I love being Jay’s wife and serving beside him on the mission field. By God’s amazing grace, I have come full circle, receiving complete forgiveness and healing from a childhood full of abuse, teen pregnancy, sexual promiscuity, abortion, and working in the sex industry. If the Lord can use a story like mine, rest assured He will use a story like yours! |  |
If like me, you have ugly in your past, I want to encourage you that no matter what you have done, no matter what has been done to you, there is hope and healing through Jesus Christ.
 B.J. Garrett | B. J. Garrett serves as the executive director for Christ-Centered Abortion Recovery & Education. She holds an associate of divinity degree from Baptist Missionary Theological Seminary, and she has served in church ministries as a youth director, singles director, missions director, and women’s ministry team leader. She and her husband, Jay, live in Texas and enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. |
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