

Your Strength is in Your Story
If you’re searching for a book that goes beyond mere storytelling and offers genuine insight, hope, and guidance, Aces High by Penny Hodgson is an absolute must-read. Unlike typical memoirs, this compelling volume masterfully combines self-help with personal testimony, inviting readers into a journey of healing and empowerment. Hodgson’s courageous and honest account shows how adversity can be transformed into strength, making her story relevant to anyone seeking clarity and renewal.
Through her unwavering bravery and vivid narrative, Hodgson details her life shaped by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), revealing how trauma can influence identity, relationships, and self-perception. Yet the message is clear—hardship doesn’t have to be the final chapter. Aces High demonstrates that facing pain head-on can lead to resilience and personal growth, making it an invaluable companion for those on their own path to recovery.
This book is far more than a chronicle of suffering—it’s a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. If you want to be inspired, to understand trauma and its impact, and to embark on your own journey of transformation, Aces High stands as your beacon. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this remarkable guide to overcoming adversity. Buy your copy today and let Penny Hodgson’s story illuminate your way forward.
K.C. Finn for Reader's Favorite
Aces High is a powerful story about overcoming trauma, abuse, and the lasting effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences.
5 Stars
BookViral
A vital memoir for readers seeking understanding, validation, and a path forward. It is highly recommended!
5 Stars
Patricia Gomes for Online Bookclub
...a powerful tool for those who want to overcome childhood trauma or any other form of pain that has constructed them.
5 Stars


Other books by Penny

Mind Files
Our perceptions become our perspectives, and our perspectives can become so rigid that they create problems in our lives.
Delve into the filing cabinets of your mind, and learn how the conclusions you formed created the expectations that are at the root of your unhappiness.
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About Penny
Penny’s books are deeply rooted in her resilience forged through adversity. Growing up in the Saskatchewan prairies of Canada, Penny courageously faced her childhood shaped by both a congenital deformity and the weight of generational trauma. These experiences have sculpted a unique voice in literature, one that speaks to the strength found in overcoming.
Penny explores the complexities of human identity, the journey towards self-discovery, and the healing power of God’s grace. Her work delves into the shadows of personal and ancestral pain, offering light through tales of transformation and hope.
Penny’s entry into the world of writing was influenced by A Course in Miracles, leading to their first published piece, Mind Files, Perception, Perspective & Problems, which was celebrated for its raw authenticity and emotional depth. This work not only marked Penny’s literary debut but also became a beacon for others navigating through their own traumatic histories. Her latest work, Aces High: An Autobiography, unflinchingly explores the raw details of her traumatic past, drawing powerful connections between the health outcomes outlined in the renowned Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study and her own personal struggles.
Beyond the pages, Penny enjoys teaching piano and finding solace and inspiration in nature and community.






