In this heart-gripping true story, a mother clings to God’s faithfulness when her five-year-old child is kidnapped to the Middle East by her estranged husband. Subsequent weeks of U.S. Department of State and FBI involvement reveal their inability to retrieve her little girl from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Refusing to give up, she travels to the Middle East in hopes of returning to America with her daughter. But her anguish is compounded on 9/11 as she finds herself surrounded by those celebrating the terrorist strikes against her country.
Two years of relentless struggle yield futile results due to Sharia law’s scrupulous restriction of women’s rights. Constantly monitored and locked inside the home, she has no hope of escaping with her daughter apart from the sovereign hand of God moving on their behalf.
NEVER LOST is an authentic account of prevailing in the face of unimaginable circumstances. It shows that no matter how desperate the situation, when we put our hope in God, nothing is impossible.
WHAT EARLY REVIEWERS ARE SAYING
"Never Lost is a deeply encouraging and biblically rooted story. Through scripture, personal testimony, and thoughtful insight, Mary reassures readers that God is not distant in suffering but often reveals His presence most powerfully there. She writes with compassion and clarity, making profound spiritual truths accessible without minimizing pain.
"Each chapter is firmly grounded in scripture and connects meaningfully to everyday life. I especially appreciated the honest acknowledgment of doubt and fear, paired with a consistent invitation to trust in God’s faithfulness.
"This book will strongly resonate with believers facing uncertainty, grief, spiritual dryness, or mental struggles. Never Lost is a timely, hope-filled resource that continually points readers back to Christ as the ultimate source of strength and assurance."
Brycen R. — advance reader.
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"Love, love, loved it. Wow! It's an amazing story and the author's use of scripture was so good throughout."
Sherri D. — advance reader.
"Wow! What an amazing book. It is such a beautiful example of God's love for His children and the love of a mother for her daughter. It will give you courage to fight, fight and fight more. To stand, stand and stand longer. I believe this book will encourage readers to know that God is faithful, His Word is powerful and His love is never ending... We are truly never alone and Never Lost."
Joann W. — advance reader.
About the Author
Mary Keenan considers herself a Southern Yankee, having been born in New England and later relocated with her U.S. Navy family to the South, where she grew up.
Her deeply personal—and at times perilous—exploits to the Middle East have significantly shaped her life. Through firsthand experience in a Sharia law country, Mary developed rare insight into the contrasts between Judeo-Christian and Islamic values and cultures.
A seasoned business owner and emerging Christian author, NEVER LOST is her first publication.
Contact us
E-mail: marystestimony.neverlost@gmail.com