Local Author Spotlight ~ Bill Derrick

Hudson resident, Bill Derrick, will be launching his debut book, Restored by the Storm. Bill has over 50 years of extensive construction experience, the majority of that as the President at the Derrick Companies. He is married to his wife, Jeanne of 44 years. Together they enjoy spending time traveling as well as family time with their four children and their spouses and seven grandchildren.

In 2008, Bill helped lead his company through one of the greatest recessions since the Great Depression. After five years of a tough business climate, it looked like they were going to be able to take a deep breath and a sigh of relief, but another storm was brewing for Bill and his family, only this time it was an incurable blood cancer: multiple myeloma.

Through these storms, Bill has been given a gift - the ability to understand and share an inspiring testament to the human spirit's resilience, and the ability to see the potential blessings hidden in life's trials. With his book Restored by the Storm he continues to advocate and inspire a steadfast, positive attitude rooted in faith.

Drawing from personal experiences, Restored by the Storm provides a profound exploration of how individuals navigate tumultuous phases in their lives, encompassing both personal and professional realms. It addresses heart-wrenching questions that arise when life takes a sudden, unexpected turn, leaving one to grapple with the reality of a disrupted existence.

This inspiring testament to the human spirit's resilience emphasizes the potential blessings hidden in life's trials. Advocating for a steadfast, positive attitude rooted in faith, it provides hope and guidance to a wide range of audiences, including Christians, those seeking life's purpose, business owners, and individuals facing medical challenges and other seemingly insurmountable situations.

A tale of survival and a beacon of hope, Restored by the Storm shows that control in life is often limited to one's attitude and effort, especially when navigating through turbulent times. It reveals that life's trials and failures are as instructive as its successes, underscoring the importance of learning and growing stronger from these experiences. Highlighting the role of faith in finding strength and restoration, the story encourages embracing a new normal with gratitude and redefining success on one's own terms, fostering optimism for a future aligned with one's life purpose.

Restored by the Storm instills a sense of inspiration essential for anyone seeking to find meaning and strength in the midst of life's storms, assuring them that there is still much to achieve and cherish, even after significant losses.