Press Kit

Bethel Stevens is the author of the newly released book Not a Cinderella Story—A powerful story of love, loss, and perseverance when life goes off script. As an author, speaker, and mental health advocate, Bethel shares her deeply personal journey as a young widow navigating grief and rebuilding her life. Her work empowers others to reimagine their futures with hope, purpose, and strength.

Bethel incorporates insights from bereavement science to shed light on the cognitive and emotional complexities of grief. A first-generation Ethiopian-American, she is passionate about helping others and creating authentic spaces for connection, healing, and community 

  Not a Cinderella Story is a raw, deeply moving memoir that takes readers on a journey through love, loss, and healing. Bethel shares her experience of living a fairytale romance, only to face the unimaginable when her husband passes away, leaving her to navigate young widowhood.

Through candid reflections, she explores grief's complexities, societal expectations, and the unique challenges of loss. Blending personal stories with insights from neuroscience, Bethel offers an understanding of how trauma affects the mind and body, while sharing moments of hope and healing.

Ultimately, this is more than a memoir about grief—it’s a testament to resilience and transformation. Bethel reminds readers that even in life’s darkest moments, there’s the possibility for growth, connection, and reimagining a brighter future.