Struck by a train days before her wedding, Sonya Elliott, miraculously survives. Her fiancé does not.

Lasting Impact is the story of a young woman’s triumph over tragedy. With her fiancé gone, Sonya, a fashion model and college athlete, embarks on an inspiring journey of recovery and self discovery. Healing body and spirit while dredging through the ashes of grief, Sonya overcomes devastation and heartache and discovers her desire to live and love again.

Lasting Impact is a passionate memoir that brings insight to the grief process, is a captivating love story, and has an inspiring impact that will last a lifetime.

Sonya lives in Seattle and works as a freelance writer and model. She coaches youth teams and plays basketball competitively. She is married and has two children.