Leslie Christian hails from rural southern Oklahoma. Born and raised in red dirt and sand, Christian's life consists of nourishing crops, animals, and family. Leslie describes life as an adventure with the Lord, both at home and abroad. Her years have been filled with faith. That faith was put to the ultimate test in August 2020, when she received a devastating phone call that upended the world as she knew it. Rise Up tells the raw, true-life account of what it feels like to mourn a tragic loss from the perspective not just of Leslie, but of her entire family and their community. More importantly, the book tells the story of what it feels like to suffer unspeakable grief and still cling to your faith.