Heartfelt stories for children, families, and readers of all ages. Thoughtfully written to celebrate love, courage, faith, and the moments that shape us.
Books by Sacra is a growing collection of meaningful stories created to inspire, uplift, and encourage readers of all ages.
A heartfelt daily companion for young readers — gentle prayers, devotionals, and affirmations woven together to nurture faith, build confidence, and remind every child they are deeply loved.
Get Notified at LaunchStories that nurture confidence, kindness, and imagination in young hearts.
Thought-provoking books centered on faith, healing, and purpose.
Heartfelt books celebrating love, resilience, and everyday courage.
Sacra Durandisse is an author, behavioral health executive, and entrepreneur whose work is dedicated to strengthening families, supporting communities, and inspiring children.
She is the author of My Dad Is a Marine: Home Is Where My Hero Lives, a heartfelt children's book inspired by the resilience, sacrifice, and love found in military families. Through her writing, Sacra creates meaningful stories that help children feel seen, understood, and proud of their unique experiences.
In addition to her work as an author, Sacra has nearly three decades of experience as a licensed mental health professional and healthcare executive. Her career has centered on helping individuals and families overcome challenges and build healthier, stronger lives.
Sacra is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Marley Rose Group Home LLC, an organization dedicated to providing compassionate support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Whether she is writing children's books, leading behavioral health programs, or advocating for military families, Sacra's mission is the same: to uplift others through faith, compassion, and purposeful service.
Through Books by Sacra, she hopes to share stories that encourage courage, strengthen families, and remind every child that their story matters.
"To create books that inspire children, honor families, encourage healing, and remind readers that every story has the power to change a life."
Stories that ignite the imagination of every child.
Honoring the bonds, service, and sacrifices that shape us.
Words of resilience for hearts that need them most.
Truths worth keeping, passed gently from page to page.
Stars and Stripes spotlights My Dad Is a Marine and the heartfelt mission behind Books by Sacra — bringing comfort to children of service members through stories that honor sacrifice and love.
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