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BENDING PALMS

THE DEBUT BOOK

A MOTHER & DAUGHTER SHARE THEIR STORIES OF FAITH, RESILIENCE, AND THE MIRACLE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING.

"What a beautiful gift Trisha and Toni have given us in BENDING PALMS. I'll be buying copies for all the women in my family."

Bending Palms is an inspiring journey of hope, healing, and grace. Mother-daughter duo Toni and Trisha Espinoza open their hearts to share stories woven with life’s hardest trials and most unexpected miracles, revealing how faith became their anchor through every storm.

Included in this collection is A Christmas Miracle, a powerful chapter marking the 20th anniversary of an extraordinary Christmas Eve, when an unexpected snowfall transformed their world and left a miraculous sign that would forever shape their family’s faith.

With raw honesty, they recount encounters with the Holy Spirit and the quiet strength that carried them through life’s valleys. Readers are invited to see their own lives in these pages, to find courage in real-life miracles, and to trust that God’s grace is with us all. 

With themes of resilience and surrender, Toni and Trisha’s individual journeys offer a perfect gift for mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends seeking connection and encouragement.



ABOUT THE BOOK

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Trisha and her mother, Toni, are a mother-daughter duo dedicated to sharing stories of faith, family, and the miracles that shape our lives.  

Trisha, a transformative life mentor, coach, accomplished speaker, and two-time award-winning media executive, supports accomplished, spiritually-curious minority women to lead purposeful, divinely extraordinary lives. It's her mission to help women break through fear and self-doubt so they can become the badasses God intended them to be.

Toni has served as a spiritual director for nearly twenty years and is currently the Head of Religious Education in her parish. Her stories in Bending Palms reveal the strength found in vulnerability, offering readers a deeply personal glimpse into her experiences and unwavering belief.

Their upcoming book, Bending Palms is inspired by a miraculous Christmas snowfall in McAllen, Texas, in 2004. Through this and other powerful experiences, they invite readers to join them in finding grace, resilience, and a renewed sense of faith in life’s transformative moments.

Together, they invite readers to open their hearts, deepen their faith, and recognize God’s presence through life’s highs and lows. Join them—and Trisha's father, David—on their weekly podcast Bad Catholic, where they explore faith, family, and the journey of understanding Catholicism from a modern, open-minded perspective, balancing liberal insights with Church teachings.

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"WOW, WHAT A BRAVE TESTIMENT TO THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. i cried, then laughed, but most of all... i loved it!

My faith is important to me, and I walk with Christ. But I still need to be reminded sometimes that God is always with me., especially in life's hardest moments. This book really spoke to me. I'm buying a copy for my mom!"

"I love the way toni and trisha reflect on their history and give us a good reminder that faith can bring magic!

The power of prayer is real, and the lessons and stories they share in Bending Palms are so relatable. Sometimes we move through our lives without much thought. I forget to pray all the time. But this little book is such a sweet reminder to invite God's hand into our lives."

"this miraculous story needs TO BE  READ BY EVERYONE THIS CHRISTMAS."

I remember when that miraculous snowfall happened, and I can't believe it's been twenty years. Now, reading about it all over again brought tears to my eyes.  What an amazing gift to have more powerful stories that teach us about prayer, faith, and God's love for us."

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Bad Catholic is a raw, entertaining, and unfiltered memoir that takes readers on an unforgettable journey of imperfect faith, lost and rediscovered. From doubting miracles to battling personal demons—miscarriages, substance abuse, and toxic relationships—this candid and relatable story reveals the twists and turns of one woman’s struggle to find her way back to God.

With humor, heartache, and moments of undeniable grace, Bad Catholic is a must-read for anyone who's ever wrestled with faith, brokenness, and the pursuit of everyday miracles. Prepare to be inspired, moved, and ultimately transformed.


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