Kind Words
5 Star Rating with Amazon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Encouraging read full of wisdom
Speak to Me is a book full of the wisdom and life experience that should be shared more often. Janice writes in an easy, conversational tone, so it feels like your best friend is sharing their story with you. What I love is that she does not sugar coat or hint at "hard situations" but she actually shares what she went through, how she was feeling, and how she coped.
This is a book for a generation of wives and mothers who are suffering through anxiety and depression alone. You are not alone, others have gone before you, and Janice is brave enough to hold your hand and tell you she has been there too, and she made it through with God's help.
Even if you have not dealt with these things, her understanding of the Bible and how to study and connect with God on a daily basis is refreshing. You can see she practiced what she preaches because she makes connections with stories in the Bible and clarifies what is happening in the stories in an language that is easy to understand for the modern reader.
This book is just shy of 200 pages in the paperback form. The print is large with good white space on the page so it is easy on the eyes. I highly recommend!
Alycia L.
A Delightful Journal
by Brenda W.
In this book the author shares about one of the most difficult seasons of her life. The journey to healing took several years. It is a beautiful story of how the Lord took someone who was physically and emotionally very weak and not only walked with her through this hard time but changed her through the power of His Word. In His great kindness the Lord brought many people to comfort her at the time she felt alone, discouraged and almost suicidal. The book gives hope to the ones who feel hopeless because God is a very great and powerful God.
Review: Why Speak to Me Deserves the Frankfurt Stage (from City of Books)
Speak to Me: My Journey to Peace, Fulfillment, and Joy by Janice Leach is not simply a memoir, it is a spiritual testimony wrapped in heartfelt storytelling, a work that reaches beyond personal reflection to become a guiding light for readers navigating life’s storms.
From the tender recollections of childhood to the complex layers of marriage, motherhood, and personal struggle, Janice’s narrative pulses with authenticity. Her willingness to reveal her vulnerabilities—her moments of pain, doubt, and emotional exhaustion—makes her ultimate transformation all the more compelling. This is not a story of instant miracles, but of a sustained journey marked by perseverance, faith, and the unwavering belief that God still speaks to those willing to listen.
What sets Speak to Me apart is its unshakable foundation in the power of forgiveness, gratitude, and praise—three spiritual pillars that Janice not only writes about, but demonstrates through lived experience. The memoir’s heartbeat is its invitation: to allow God’s Holy Word to become more than text, to let it become a living voice that guides, restores, and transforms. In an era where many seek meaning beyond material success, Janice offers the rare combination of personal testimony and practical spiritual insight.
For the global stage of the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025, Speak to Me holds international relevance. Its themes of hope, healing, and divine guidance transcend borders, cultures, and denominations. Whether a reader is in search of comfort during loss, direction during uncertainty, or a rekindling of faith, Janice’s voice resonates as a compassionate mentor who has walked the valley and emerged into the light.
In a world craving genuine connection and unfiltered truth, Speak to Me is more than a book—it is an encounter. Frankfurt deserves to showcase works that not only inform and inspire, but also transform lives. Janice Leach’s memoir does exactly that.