Certain Uncertainty: Pressing Forward as a Questioning Latter-day Saint contains a moving first-hand account of the loss of feeling God’s presence while striving to maintain hope in a Divine plan. It's a window into the painful and enlightening wrestle of spiritual uncertainty. While many who wrestle with doubts or questions do so in silence, Amy shares her experience openly with the vision to help as many fellow journeyers --and those who love them-- as she can.

Many books on faith are either strictly academic in their approach or involve falling completely away from the gospel, hitting rock bottom, and then returning. Certain Uncertainty is unique in that it was written in real time, during a faith wrestle, pressing forward in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with the author emerging on the other side of complexity with a more robust hope and understanding.

The book also provides convenient footnotes for vocabulary unique to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for interested readers of other faiths.

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A candid account of Brooksby’s soul-searching journey that zeros in on poignant humanity, Certain Uncertainty is a devotion –– in equal measure –– for the tangible mortal experience and the untouchable mystery of the Kingdom that can only be attained through faith in Christ.

–Allison Hong Merrill, best-selling author of Ninety-Nine Fire Hoops—a book that has earned nearly 50 literary awards—and a contributor to publications such as The New York Times and HuffPost.

I have had several family members and close friends go through faith crises—and a few of them are still traveling that difficult journey. Not until I read this insightful book by Amy Brooksby did I even begin to understand what they were experiencing and how I could possibly help.

Amy’s book is a powerful tool that helps shed light on the delicate inner workings of a faith crisis, not only for those who are going through it themselves but for those loved ones and leaders who want to understand. I gained such perspective!

A particularly effective part of her book are tips and suggestions for leaders and others whose desire is to be of genuine help to those who are struggling—not the typical “Sunday School” answers, but honest, hard-hitting, workable ways to make a difference.

Though I haven’t experienced a faith crisis myself, I can only imagine that this is the book I would want to have at my fingertips to guide me through what must be a confusing, uncertain, and even frightening experience.

–Kathryn J. Oveson, former managing editor at Covenant Communications, author or co-author of more than nine dozen published books, including the bestselling Butch Cassidy and Other Mormon Outlaws of the Old West

Amy takes us on an authentically rich faith journey as she outlines a path for all of us in our continuous lived experience of evolving faith. Uncertainty then, as Amy explains, is a necessary addition in creating the atmosphere needed to find rest, peace, and light in our worshipful experience and relationship with the Divine. I recommend Certain Uncertainty as a must-read for anyone who desires to build upon their foundations of faith in a way that keeps adding to their spiritual journey.

–Steven A. Hitz, Author of Igniting the Holy Flame: Building Communities of Love from the Ashes of Negative Religious Culture, Co-Founder of Launching Leaders Worldwide, and recipient of the Global Business & Interfaith Peace Medal

Certain Uncertainty has served as a beacon of hope and direction in my life as I’ve faced personal faith challenges. Amazingly, it has simultaneously enlightened me with ideas to help my loved ones navigate their own trials of faith. As we are all on our own individual faith journeys, I attest this book is a must-read for everyone.

-Journeyer, Name Withheld