You Don't Have to Walk This Journey Alone
As part of The Starfish Chronicles Impact Tour, generous sponsors have already paid for copies of my book to be shared with active-duty military personnel, veterans (and spouses), and first responders.
If that's you, I'd like to put a copy in your hands.
The book is free. Simply cover the $5.25 U.S. shipping cost, and I'll personally send you a signed copy. That's it.
Once those copies have been claimed, this offer will close.
If something in this message speaks to you, I hope you’ll order one of these copies. And if you know someone else who might need this book, please share this page with them, too.
Let’s Shine Together.
When we share our stories, we shine together.
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Honestly? There isn't one.
These books have already been generously sponsored through The Starfish Chronicles Impact Tour so they can get into the hands of people who may need them.
All you pay is the $5.25 flat-rate U.S. shipping cost, which covers packaging and sending the book via USPS Media Mail to a U.S. address.
Just as a heads-up, I’m a one-woman operation, so it may take a few days after you order for your copy to make its way into the mail. Once it does, I’ll send you a follow-up email with your USPS tracking information.
After it’s mailed, delivery usually takes about a week.
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This offer is for active-duty military personnel, veterans (and spouses), and first responders in the United States.
You don't have to tell me your story, explain what you've been through, or justify why you want a copy.
If you're eligible, simply order one of the copies that have been sponsored. I’d be honored to put a copy in your hands.
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CLICK HERE or click the CLAIM YOUR IMPACT TOUR COPY LINK to go to the order form.
Then fill out the order details and pay the $5.25 U.S. shipping cost.
That’s it.
After you’ve read the book, I’d love to hear from you. You’re welcome to send me a note, a photo, or a few words about what the book meant to you. If you give me permission, I may share it on the website or social media. I’ll include a little flyer with the book with all the ways to get in touch.
And if you want to follow along on Instagram, you can find me at @sue_kerver_author.
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At this time, the sponsored copies are available for U.S. addresses only. The shipping cost covers USPS Media Mail within the United States.
If you're outside the U.S. and would like a copy, you can purchase one through the ordering options on the website.
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No. The sponsored offer is limited to one free book per eligible person, and it will be available until all of the sponsored copies have found their way to readers.
If you’d like an additional copy, or want to share one with someone else, you’re absolutely welcome to purchase a signed author copy directly from me through this website, or pick up a non-signed copy wherever you normally buy books.
The sponsored copies are meant to help get this story into as many hands as possible. So if you know someone who might need it, share this page with them.
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For this sponsored offer, paperback is the only option available.
If you’d prefer a hardcover or eBook, those are available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
And no, there isn’t an audiobook yet. But I’m working on it! So, hopefully, there will be a way to listen to The Starfish Chronicles soon.
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Absolutely!!! In fact, I’d love your help.
I’m currently looking for 388 additional book sponsors to help reach the 1,000-book goal for The Starfish Chronicles Impact Tour. Those sponsored books will be donated to veteran and first responder organizations in 2027.
Click here to learn more about the Impact Tour.
If you have someone specific in mind, though, there’s another option. You can purchase a signed author copy and let me know on the order form who the book is for and what you’d like the dedication to say.
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You don't have to have experienced military sexual trauma, PTSD, or anything else in my story to find something here.
The Starfish Chronicles is ultimately about losing your way, finding your voice, following the Glimmers, and learning to trust yourself again. It’s about transition, identity, healing, friendship, nature, and the people who help us find our way home.
You don't need to know exactly why you want the book before you order it.
A little about the book…
The Starfish Chronicles is a memoir about reclaiming voice, reconnecting with the Warrior Woman Spirit, and learning to follow the quiet glimmers that lead us home. Spanning landscapes from African savannahs to America's wild rivers and coastlines, this book traces an eight-year journey of healing after service in the Peace Corps and the U.S. Coast Guard. It tells the honest, unvarnished truth about living with trauma, without shortcuts and without pretending healing is linear.
Through nature, intuition relearned, and the steady presence of community, this memoir explores healing as embodied, relational, and deeply human. It is a story for anyone navigating transition, burnout, or the invisible wounds of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and military sexual trauma.
And if MST is part of your story, please know you are not alone. The VA reports that approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 50 men receiving VA health care report experiencing military sexual trauma.
Behind every number is a person. A story. A life that continues after service.
That’s why I wrote The Starfish Chronicles. Not just to tell my story, but to share what I learned along the way, including the things that helped me move from surviving to, eventually, thriving.
You don't have to have experienced the same things I did to find something of yourself in these pages. You don't have to have it all figured out.
Maybe this book is simply a reminder that someone else understands. Maybe it helps you find words for something you've struggled to say. Or maybe it reminds you that your own voice is still there.
Whatever your journey, it's yours to have.
But you don't have to walk it alone.
A little about me…
I’m a Coast Guard veteran, former Peace Corps volunteer, conservation storyteller, fly-fishing guide, and longtime public servant. I spent more than a decade in the U.S. Coast Guard and nearly two decades in federal service, with a life that has taken me from the African savannah to coastlines, rivers, disaster zones, and some pretty unexpected places in between.
But this book isn’t really about any of that.
It’s about what happened when I lost my voice and how I slowly found my way back to it.
For years, fear and shame kept me quiet. I was used to being the strong one, the leader, the person who figured things out. Asking for help didn't come easily. Eventually, I reached a breaking point and had to begin rebuilding a life that actually felt like mine.
Nature became part of that healing. So did fly fishing. Somewhere along the way, rivers, wild places, quiet moments, and the women who showed up beside me helped me remember how to listen to the world around me and, eventually, to myself.
I didn't do it alone. And I don't believe any of us are meant to.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
“I’m about ½ way through. It’s really, really resonating with me...”
“A bold invitation to trust one’s deep knowing and embody the Warrior Woman within.”
“I can’t tell you how life changing it is. Your book is hitting the soft spots…it’s inspiring and is giving me ideas on how to push past these sad parts of life. It’s so nice to read how my life mirrors these pages and it makes me full of joy knowing that it will be okay. Because I’m a Warrior.”
“I just read your book in 1.5 days. This is the first book I’ve read from start to finish since 11th grade. I loved it.”
“It’s honest. So thank you for that.”
“Your story has me in tears, as I can relate!!! Hands down! I have been there!”
“I felt like you did a fantastic job not focusing on the trauma but rather focusing on how it made you feel. There in lies the crippling impact of any trauma.”
“I’m proud of you for writing, publishing, & sharing something so vulnerable & empowering.”
“I started reading The Starfish Chronicles and I haven’t been able to put it down. I’ve been in tears multiple times...”
“I finished your book this week and…I just can’t find the words to express how much I loved it!”
“I am not a vet, but I can relate to some of the struggles and experiences nonetheless. Thoroughly enjoying the book.”
“I don’t know if you get much feedback from males, but…I really appreciated getting a female point of view. I have no doubt it will make me more sensitive/understanding to fears, concerns, and needs.”
“I just wanted to tell you that it’s so well written. Thank you for sharing your story with the world!”
“There is power in disclosure, in talking about our struggles and realizing we are not alone as we go through our own struggles.”
“I finished your book a few weeks ago, and it is still something I think about every single day! What an impact you are making on so many.”
“Honestly, should be required reading for women getting out of service.”
“I appreciate the courage it took to write this.”
“It's honestly such a beautifully written story and fascinating and heart wrenching and light hearted and all the things that make us resonate with you.”
“You have a GIFT! Your writing is incredible - potent, animated, real...Thank you for having the courage to write this book.”
“A MUST READ! Profound, Uplifting, and Liberating. Your story resonates deep in the soul and brings to life the power of women. We are stronger together!
Praise for The Starfish Chronicles
"A raw and courageous story told with unflinching honesty, this book pulses with passion and the kind of bravery that gives others permission to rise."
— Shannon Stroup, Warrior PATHH Guide"The Starfish Chronicles shares one woman’s vulnerable, candid, heartwarming, and heart-wrenching journey, all while reminding us that we aren’t alone and that if we are brave enough to share our stories, we can help each other heal.”
— Wendy Dumke, Army Veteran“A powerful and unflinching account of trauma and transformation, revealing that what is suppressed inevitably surfaces and that healing unfolds through courage, intuition, and connection. A bold invitation to trust one’s deep knowing and embody the Warrior Woman within.”
— Dr. Rebecka Pearson, PhD, Psychological Consultant“The Starfish Chronicles celebrates resilience, faith, and the strength of human connection and community. It reminds us that we can do the hard things, finding hope and courage in life’s most challenging moments."
— Lesli Gray, Senior Executive, Federal Service (Retired)"A raw, honest reminder that we are never truly alone. The Starfish Chronicles reminds us that it’s ok to be vulnerable; that’s where progress and growth happen. Sue Kerver’s experiences show how a person can thrive after sharing their story and remind us that everything worthwhile in life requires hard work."
— Carrie Fuller, Firefighter"Sue Kerver has reached into the deepest, most painful corners of her soul and brought her truth into the light for the world to see. The bravery required to be this vulnerable is extraordinary, and shines brightly, guiding other women to find their voice, tell their story, and demand to be heard!"
— Erin McMicheal, Suicide Prevention Specialist