Five years and 4 days

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For the Grace of Joe is now available in most countries on Amazon. For US orders go to Amazon for the ebook or paperback.


Canadian orders can be placed directly with MPower Books. The total cost is $22.00 Cdn (shipping included) and payment can be made by e-transfer or Paypal to mpowerbooks@gmail.com



This book was written for families who are where we were. You are not alone.

Cover art: Steven Hoke

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