Hope When It’s Heavy

Trusting God Is Good When Your Season Is Not

Amy Eaton author is holding her book Hope When It's Heavy: trusting God is good when your season is not

When life feels unbearably heavy, Hope When It’s Heavy: Trusting God is Good When Your Season Is Not offers a lifeline of truth and grace. Written for women walking through grief, loss, anxiety, or spiritual weariness, this honest and compassionate book invites you to anchor your heart in the unchanging goodness of God—even when your circumstances don't make sense. Through vulnerable stories, biblical reflections, and practical encouragement, Amy Eaton helps you find hope, healing, and holy perspective in the middle of your hardest seasons.

📖 What You’ll Discover in Hope When It’s Heavy:

  • How to trust God’s goodness even when your circumstances feel anything but good

  • Biblical truths to anchor your heart in the midst of grief, difficulty, and loss

  • Encouragement through personal stories that say, "You’re not alone"

  • Guided reflections and prayers to help you process your emotions with faith

  • Practical steps to find peace, even when your questions remain unanswered

Amy Eaton shares the heart behind her book Hope When It’s Heavy: Trusting God is Good When Your Season is Not.

What do you get when you join the launch team?

Amy Eaton author holds Hope When It's Heavy book

Early Access

You can read now! Launch team members receive an early reader copy which means you get to read Hope When It’s Heavy before anyone else!

HWIH Bookclub

Virtual Bookclub! All launch team members have access to our exclusive Facebook Group to attend live sessions and participate in exclusive discussions inside our launch community. You’ll be invited to share about the book if you feel led, though there’s no obligation. I’m just so excited to connect with you and honored to have you read Hope When It’s Heavy!

Prize Drawings

Access to fun prizes! We have some fun things we will be giving away throughout the launch for engaging/participating. Think gift cards and a few of my favorite things. :)

Launch Team Next Steps

Step One

Pre-order your copy of Hope When It’s Heavy.

Step Two

Submit your order confirmation number.

Step Three

Check your email inbox for your link to join the Facebook launch group and your other pre-order freebies.

Kind Words

What others are saying about Hope When It’s Heavy

  • Jocelyn Green

    Hope When It's Heavy belongs on every believer's bookshelf. Every life has seasons during which it's difficult to see the goodness of God. This book is an honest look at those seasons, packed with biblical insights and practical applications that will make it personal to every reader. With warmth and wisdom, Amy Eaton offers a steadying hand, a balm to the soul, and most importantly, hope--even when it's heavy. [Jocelyn Green co-author of Faith Deployed Daily Encouragement for Military Wives and The Five Love Languages Military Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts]

  • Brenda Pace

    Amy Eaton’s words challenge me to cultivate an “even though… I will” faith in God, the kind of faith that endures even in life’s heaviest moments. Drawing from the powerful words of Habakkuk 3:17-19, Hope When It’s Heavy offers a steady, unshakable perspective in times of crisis. Whether grappling with the loss of health, the heartbreak of broken relationships, financial hardship, or the deep wounds of grief and church hurt, readers will find both solace and strength in these pages. With hard-won wisdom and profound practicality, Amy speaks directly to the heart of every woman navigating deep struggles. This book is a wellspring of hope, offering reassurance in the midst of pain and the courage to persevere. [Brenda Pace, DMin - speaker and author of Journey of a Military Wife]

  • Sheneka Land

    In Hope When It’s Heavy, Amy Eaton introduces a hopeful and theological approach to the mystery of suffering. In humble authenticity, she courageously pens words of wisdom birthed from her own seasons of heartbreak and disappointment. This book will challenge and guide its readers to faithfully steward adversity to the glory of God. [Sheneka Land, MDiv., Ordained Minister, Clinical Chaplain]

  • Annie Tang Humphrey

    Hope When It’s Heavy is a must-read for any woman facing an unplanned pregnancy, navigating the messy realities of motherhood, or carrying the weight of an uncertain future. Amy Eaton’s words are a powerful reminder that even in the hardest moments, hope is never out of reach. This book doesn’t offer easy answers or sugarcoat suffering, instead, it provides real, honest encouragement rooted in faith, helping women embrace both the struggles and the strength within their story. At Save the Storks, we believe that every woman deserves a story of hope and empowerment, one where she knows she is never alone, that her life and her child’s life have immense value, and that she has the support to thrive. “Hope When It’s Heavy” aligns perfectly with this mission by reminding women that their circumstances do not define them—God does. Whether you’re wrestling with fear, shame, or the unknown, Amy’s words will meet you where you are and gently point you toward a future filled with grace, courage, and unwavering love. This book is not just about enduring hard seasons, it’s about finding purpose and hope in them. And for every woman who feels like her story is too broken, too messy, or too uncertain, this book is proof that God is still writing something beautiful. [Annie Tang Humphrey, COO at Save the Storks]

  • Rachael Adams

    In the midst of life’s hardest seasons, Amy Eaton does not offer empty platitudes but a compassionate hand to hold. With vulnerability and deep biblical wisdom, she invites us to wrestle with our questions and burdens, always pointing us back to the unwavering hope we have in Christ. Hope When It’s Heavy is both a lifeline and a light in the darkness—one that will meet readers in their pain and walk with them toward healing and trust. [Rachael Adams, author of A Little Goes a Long Way and Everyday Prayers for Love]

  • Cara Hicks

    I’ve gotten to know Amy Eaton over the last few years after connecting over our shared experience as young moms. Amy is an incredibly strong woman and accomplished professional, who also loves Jesus and cares deeply for others. Her new book, Hope When It’s Heavy, is a heartfelt reflection on how to have faith in hard seasons. With honesty and care, she shares her own struggles while reminding readers that God welcomes our doubts and questions. Her writing feels like a conversation with a trusted friend—real, thoughtful, and encouraging. What I appreciate most is Amy’s ability to acknowledge the weight of pain without rushing past it, while still pointing to the steady hope we have in Christ. She acknowledges that He works through both joy and pain. This book is a great reminder that even when life is overwhelming, we are never alone. I’m grateful for Amy’s wisdom and vulnerability in these pages—her heart for others to find comfort and security in Christ shines through in this book. [Cara Hicks, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer at The MOMentum Network]

  • Jenn Hand

    This book is an amazing gift for anyone needing to find or fight for hope in a hard season. Amy’s poignant writing is a kind invitation to the weary soul who wants to feel they are not alone during their hard season. Hope When It’s Heavy does a beautiful job of drawing the reader to find hope in the Lord while also granting the reader the grace to wrestle. As a trained counselor, I would recommend this book as a helpful resource for clients who are struggling through difficult times. It will be a gift to those in need of hope. Amy’s writing style is like having coffee with a trusted friend, so as a reader, you will find safety in this journey. [Jennifer Hand, author of My Yes is on the Table, Executive Director of Coming Alive Ministries]

  • Sandy Hallcox

    Amy is real, her story is real. Hope When it’s Heavy gives real tangible insights into scripture and her own heart as to how to navigate your own heavy hoping soul. This book comes from a place of heart and experience knowledge not just head knowledge. She “knows” the Savior who she hopes in. This is an invitation into that knowing, and into hope even when your heart is heavy with grief, health, loss or whatever circumstance life has brought to your door. [Sandy Hallcox, Founder and President of Acts244 Ministry]

  • Meleah Smith

    Through the hard seasons, we desperately need the kind of hope, anchored and sure, that doesn’t ignore the weight and the wrestle that Amy offers in Hope When It’s Heavy. Whether you’re walking through the hard, or love someone who is, Amy’s unique combination of qualifications and experiences along with her deep love for Jesus enable her to guide our path to healing for our whole person (physically, emotionally and spiritually) with nuance and such grace. Hope When It's Heavy is gentle enough to read in the midst of hardship or relatable enough we can read it to supply tools and frameworks for the next time we face the wrestle. [Meleah Smith, Communications Consultant]