Born into poverty, Janelle was faced with experiences no child should have had to go through. With a mother on welfare, no father in the picture, and abused by friends and family members, she was also given an early introduction to sexual relations. Threatened by several people in her life, Janelle could not escape the trauma inflicted upon her, but she found strength in her belief in God as he willed her into a better state of being by showing her she was not what she lived through. God made her realize that she was extraordinary and loveable and had mounts of wisdom that others would love to hear about. Lataska Murphy has penned the tale of a troubled childhood, Gifted with Grace, describing a battle to overcome the hurdles of abuse, abandonment, and raising siblings. Even though Janelle could not fathom looking at her mother, she was raised primarily by a grandmother with unfavorable values, and was tormented by her foster mother. Janelle pushed hard to reach adulthood so she could live the life that God had in store for her. Gifted with Grace presents shockingly horrific accounts of one woman's past and her secret to surviving the horrific trauma of her upbringing. Because her mother failed to discern what constitutes a good man, she went through painful relationships and undesirable behaviors that caused her to question her worth. The riveting events in this book tell the story of a girl who was lost and shattered, yet continues to aspire to greatness and show others the hope that can be found if they just believe.