Betty Barkman Shares True Story in THE DASH BETWEEN THE DATES ON THEIR HEADSTONES

Within the pages of Betty Barkman's new book, The Dash Between the Dates on Their Headstones ($14.99, paperback, 978-1-62419-899-1; $7.49, eBook, 978-1-62419-900-4), the author found the healing she needed to overcome bitterness that remained from her youth; readers will find hope, healing, and the support they need along their own journey. What started as the story of her parents for her own sake, Barkman is now sharing with others. She tells a story of two people that experienced challenges and heart wrenching losses, but were able to triumph over them.

"I hope others will be encouraged and supported on their own journey. Most everyone has more secret wounds and scars than meets the eye. Every reader [can] benefit from reading these stories," states the author. "This is a 100 year old story [and its] first time every documented. It is interesting, attention grabbing and very readable.

Betty Barkman is a freelance magazine writer who resides with her husband in Manitoba, Canada. She has been writing true stories with a creative twist for years. This is her sixth book. While the researching and writing of this story was therapeutic for Barkman, it will also serve to inspire her readers to move past their deepest hurts and find the healing they need.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Communications, is the world's largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 8,000 titles published to date. Retailers may order The Dash through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. The book is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.