Debra Lee Fader has released a new memoir, Walk By Faith: With God as Your Compass, which shares raw moments of struggle and faith. The book opens with her life-changing collapse in 2006, where she lost all movement below her neck. Misdiagnosed for years, she battled isolation and confusion, clinging to faith even when God seemed silent. Her story invites readers to trust in God's unseen plan, even in the midst of pain and uncertainty.
Throughout the book, Fader reflects on a lifetime of artistic achievement—from tap dancing as a toddler to gracing the stage of Lido de Paris in Las Vegas. Her journey takes her through musical theater, college performances, and singing gigs across the world, always highlighting how her God-given talents and stubborn perseverance opened doors. She frames each experience as part of a greater divine design, from navigating Hollywood glamour to small-town politics. It's not just a success story—it's a story of surrendering to God's compass.
But Fader's message also extends beyond the personal. As a former mayor, broadcaster, and motivational speaker, she connects her faith with service to others. The later chapters of Walk By Faith: With God as Your Compass offer spiritual encouragement, tools for moving beyond trauma, and reminders that each of us is born with a purpose. Through scripture, song, and storytelling, Fader calls readers to rise above challenges and walk boldly in faith, no matter the odds.
Fader's background is diverse: she holds a degree in music and theater from the United States International University in San Diego, performed in "Lido de Paris" in Las Vegas, and toured in various musicals across the U.S. and Canada. In Puerto Rico, she was a Featured Guest Artist on "Luis Vigoreaux Presenta" and appeared in local films. She served as the former mayor of Montevideo, Minnesota, for eight consecutive years, promoting goodwill and cultural exchange, even singing the Uruguayan Anthem for visiting dignitaries. Fader founded Diversity-USA, a charity focused on social diversity, and became a Certified and Ordained Chaplain during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now retired, Fader performs at the Hollywood on Main stage, hosts the podcast Recipe for Kindness, and is launching initiatives like Diversity-USA.Org and ShowgirlUSA.Org. She is also developing her Queen of Kindness website and her memoir, Walk By Faith: With God as Your Compass. The book is available for purchase through multiple retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart.
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