The Moment We Rise becomes an international bestseller after Sept. 9 release

The anthology "The Moment We Rise" reached international bestseller status after its Sept. 9, 2026 release, landing on charts in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy and the U.K. The book’s 15 personal essays focus on healing, grief, trauma, change and the decision to start over, with proceeds going to Brighter Healing Foundation.

Why it matters: - The anthology shows demand for personal-journey books centered on healing, purpose and reinvention. - Proceeds from the book support Brighter Healing Foundation, linking sales to expansion of awareness, education, resources and support. - The book is part of Life Changing Energy’s broader publishing push that has already produced other international bestselling anthologies.

What happened: - "The Moment We Rise: Stories of Healing, Purpose, and the Courage to Choose a New Beginning" became an international bestseller after its Sept. 9, 2026 release. - The anthology reached bestseller charts in multiple categories, including Biography Reference & Collections and Mental & Spiritual Healing. - The charts span the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. - The book is available in eBook and paperback on Amazon. - The anthology was published by Morning Oak Publishing.

The details: - The book includes 15 personal stories about pivotal moments of change. - The stories cover illness and healing, grief and loss, trauma, relationships, changing identities, spiritual experiences, self-discovery, reimagined dreams, career changes and unexpected paths to purpose. - Vickie Gould, founder of Life Changing Energy and compiler of the anthology, said the book focuses on moments when life takes an unexpected turn and a person must decide what comes next. - Gould said rising does not always mean everything is fixed or fully understood. - Gould said rising can mean choosing the next step. - The 15 authors are Alisha Baldwin, Lisa Hamilt, Kris Whitcomb, Svetlana Parquette, Jennifer Morris, Cristine Pontillo, Ellie Epstein-White, Crystal Soleil, Nicole Briggs-Gary, Sally Porter Munro, Marie Castro Hamilton, Bobby Gray, Carrie Oram, Debra Twilight Copes and Baiba Stalidzane. - The book includes a sensitivity note for topics including trauma, grief, loss, abuse, illness, eating disorders, violence and mental health challenges. - Readers are encouraged to move through the book at their own pace and seek support if needed.

Between the lines: - The anthology frames personal recovery as both an individual choice and a shared experience. - The recurring message is that support from other people often matters as much as personal courage. - Life Changing Energy is extending a community-based publishing model that turns its network of students and practitioners into contributors and readers. - The new book follows prior Life Changing Energy anthologies, including "The Call Within: Finding Purpose and Sparking Transformation" and "Whispers of the Soul: Stories of Resilience, Awakening, and the Power of Healing from Within."

What's next: - Sales from the book will continue to benefit Brighter Healing Foundation. - Life Changing Energy is likely to keep using anthology projects to amplify member stories and grow its audience. - Readers can access the book through Amazon in print and digital formats. - More information is available at the company's website.

The bottom line: - "The Moment We Rise" pairs emotional storytelling with a charitable purpose and an established publishing formula that has already found international traction.