Twice Widowed

In the stirring memoir Twice Widowed, Lorrie Fields invites readers into the intimate chambers of her heart as she navigates the tumultuous waters of profound loss, not once, but twice. Lorrie’s life, rich with passion and purpose, is abruptly interrupted by the untimely deaths of two husbands—one in a tragic car accident in her youth, the other to a relentless cancer in her 50s. These blows, compounded by the additional losses of her sister and father, test her resilience, faith, and very sanity. Lorrie, an author, historian, and public speaker, abandons shallow clichés and comforting platitudes. Instead, she embarks on a raw and reflective quest, digging deep into her own soul and questioning long-held beliefs. Her narrative eschews heavy exposition in favor of a genuine, primitive reorientation—allowing people to witness her transformation from desolation to a surprising revelation: profound gratitude for the very suffering that threatened to break her. Beyond a tale of love, loss, and survival, Twice Widowed offers a compelling glimpse into the human spirit's ability to heal, redefine identity, and find strength in vulnerability. Discover how Lorrie Fields, through the darkest nights of her soul, found a renewed passion and a deepened appreciation for life's authentic moments.