Survival by Design is a timepiece beginning in the 1920s and spanning through the ‘40s. Declared stillborn, Emma Ferguson survives to face a life of challenges. How will she endure being separated from her mother, and the rejection and loneliness that follows? In her struggle to make sense of her life, Emma discovers faith in God. At thirteen, a tragedy opens the way for her to live with her mother in the home of a wealthy Christian family. Will her happiness last? An untimely death, a debilitating disease, and a lost love cause her to question God’s will for her life. In order to survive, she pursues her dream to become a fashion designer. But will her aching heart ever be satisfied and her hope restored?
Survival by Design is a poignant love story, as well as a story of healing, fulfilling a dream, and overcoming obstacles.