The story begins with the cold sensation of handcuffs being secured on wrists. She doesn't know it yet, but she's about to spend ten days in a federal detention center. In the moment, every minute feels like an eternity as she tries to process what's happening.
In prison, she struggles to adhere to her vegetarian diet, most of the church services are held in Spanish, and she never seems to have enough blankets to keep out the cold, but somehow she finds contentment. God sends angels in the form of her fellow inmates, translating sermons for her and offering her food that she can eat.
Donna Chipman wrote this book for those women and for any woman who feels trapped by the judicial system. She believes that deep-rooted faith is what carried she through, helping her follow all the rules and regulations and placing compassionate people in the courtroom for her.
I Stepped out into Nothingness is about family, love, and the concept of freedom, with pearls of wisdom tucked into Chipman's poetry, vignettes, and descriptions of prison life. However, ultimately, this book is a testament to the power of prayer-and gratitude for God's love.
About the Author: Donna Chipman was born in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. She went on to move to Chicago, graduating from South Shore High School and earning her associate's degree from Kennedy-King College. Chipman comes from a talented and expressive family, and she was an entertainer for several years. Her writing is largely derived from her life experiences, but she's also excited to someday tell the story of her parents, both well-known ambassadors of the Bahamas. Currently, Chipman is finishing up her work on an English degree from Troy University. She is the proud mother of four daughters, and she has twenty grandchildren.
