Woven by Love: A Memoir of Grace, Resilience and the Thread of God’s Love

Woven by Love is a tender memoir of a girl who grew up with one eye and a heart full of hope. Born in a small Vietnamese village, Tien learns to carry silence, shame, and sacrifice—yet through every thread of hardship, she finds grace quietly stitching her life back together. With scenes as vivid as a bowl of broken rice and as soft as the hum of her mother’s sewing machine, this book is a tapestry of faith, resilience, and unconditional love. Woven through the chapters are authentic Vietnamese recipes—each one tied to memory, healing, and the quiet strength of a mother and daughter who refused to give up on each other. For readers of memoir, faith journeys, and cultural stories that linger long after the final page, Woven by Love is not just a story—it’s an offering. Includes traditional Vietnamese recipes woven with memory and meaning. What readers say: “Woven by Love is more than a memoir — it’s a testimony of faith, grace, and the quiet power of a mother’s love. Angel writes with gentleness and spiritual clarity. Her story will speak deeply to hearts that have endured much.” Paul Tai Huynh Pastor, PhD in Christian Counseling

"It (Woven by Love) made me laugh It made me cry It made me remember things from my childhood that had dimmed in my memoryIt made me remember things that made me stronger and the things that bought me pain, that God helped me to overcome with forgiveness." Judy Bell "When I read the chapter ‘The Strongest Silence,’ my heart skipped a beat — no, actually quite a few beats. Angel captured the world through the eyes of a five-year-old girl facing cruelty from her friends — not with bitterness, but with a tender strength that is truly remarkable. The way little Tien hides her wounds to protect her mother reveals a love so quiet, yet so powerful. Writing from a child’s point of view is incredibly difficult, but Angel did it with rare beauty and restraint. It left me wondering — not only as her husband, but as a reader — how many hearts this book will touch." Andrew Le MBBS (UNSW), Author's beloved husband. “Angel writes so beautifully and I was hooked from the moment I read the first page. I tried not to read too fast, as every page was so moving and touched my heart. Her faith, strength and determination are an encouragement to us all.” Jackie S. PhD in Optometry.