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Books by Sacra is the official author home of Sacra Magdalia Durandisse, creator of heartfelt stories for children, families, and readers of all ages. Her books celebrate love, courage, faith, family, service, and the moments that shape us.
Sacra Magdalia Durandisse is an author, behavioral health executive, entrepreneur, and founder of Books by Sacra. Her work is dedicated to strengthening families, supporting communities, and inspiring children through stories rooted in faith, compassion, courage, and purpose.
She is the author of My Dad Is a Marine: Home Is Where My Hero Lives, a heartfelt children's book inspired by the resilience, sacrifice, and love found in military families. Through her writing, Sacra creates meaningful stories that help children feel seen, understood, and proud of their unique experiences.
In addition to her work as an author, Sacra has nearly three decades of experience as a licensed mental health professional and healthcare executive. Her career has centered on helping individuals and families overcome challenges and build healthier, stronger lives.
In addition to her work as an author, Sacra Magdalia Durandisse is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Marley Rose Group Home LLC, an active organization dedicated to compassionate support services.
Whether she is writing children's books, leading behavioral health programs, or advocating for military families, Sacra's mission is the same: to uplift others through faith, compassion, and purposeful service.
Through Books by Sacra, she hopes to share stories that encourage courage, strengthen families, and remind every child that their story matters.
Explore a curated collection of authors and books that celebrate family, faith, resilience, identity, courage, leadership, and purpose.
Books by Sacra is a growing collection of meaningful stories created to inspire, uplift, and encourage readers of all ages.
A heartfelt daily companion for young readers — gentle prayers, devotionals, and affirmations woven together to nurture faith, build confidence, and remind every child they are deeply loved.
Get Notified at LaunchStories that nurture confidence, kindness, and imagination in young hearts.
Thought-provoking books centered on faith, healing, and purpose.
Heartfelt books celebrating love, resilience, and everyday courage.
"To create books that inspire children, honor families, encourage healing, and remind readers that every story has the power to change a life."
Stories that ignite the imagination of every child.
Honoring the bonds, service, and sacrifices that shape us.
Words of resilience for hearts that need them most.
Truths worth keeping, passed gently from page to page.
Stars and Stripes spotlights My Dad Is a Marine and the heartfelt mission behind Books by Sacra — bringing comfort to children of service members through stories that honor sacrifice and love.
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