In her work, Cox encompasses the entire duality of being human, from life to loss. On a deeper level, this is a blueprint for reclaiming ownership of one's life after processing the journey of grief. A fluid writing style combined with the author's boundless courage in dire times makes this the epitome of resilience and creates effortless relatability. At its core, Cox's narrative infuses a primary message of hope to readers that even the worst of situations can be overcome through faith and intention.

Legally blind since birth, Cox highlights the peaks and valleys from a tumultuous divorce to a chance bookstore encounter that blossomed into a beautiful love story. The author's ability to keep opening herself up to vulnerability in relationships is refreshingly human and emblematic of her self-described 38DDD life journey, which aims to bring out the best version of oneself.

The catalyst in Cox's life journey comes when her life crashes down in the most unexpected way. She flashes back to the moments of April 4, 2017, leading up to her husband John's death. Her portrayal of an almost picturesque day eating lunch and sharing meaningful conversations as a family is surreal. Yet, the heart-wrenching reality of losing her husband is that, amidst the grief journey, Cox herself is blind and is now entrusted with the care of her young children. Being irreparably shattered would be a normal reaction for anyone. However, Cox's fighting spirit is remarkable as she channels her faith in the Lord to uplift her audience while instilling them with the wisdom and guidance her experiences have given her.

From thankfulness and gratitude to healing and health, each letter of the word "THRIVE" represents the journey back from grief and loss. Citing biblical figures like Boaz and Noah when talking about John, Cox shows how only God's grace gave her the strength to shed light on her path while also offering actionable advice grounded in scripture and life experience. As the work progresses, the author dives deeper into the specifics of her routine that helped her emerge from a state of drowning. For instance, she built a strong support system of friends, Christian therapy music, exercise, and a steady dose of self-care.

Cox effectively adds color through imagery and metaphor, whether through water and drowning, grief as the passing of seasons, or colors fusing to form a rainbow. A level of finality in loss permeates the work, yet that same finality paves the road for readers to unlock the doors to their THRIVE life using the keys that her GRACE methodology provides. Above all else, the human spirit endures; Cox's life journey encapsulated within her memoir is living proof, harnessing the potential to inspire countless others who have entered life's more uncertain seasons with the tools to gracefully command their lives. While loss is permanent, grief doesn't have to be. Rather, it can be the catalyst for change, one that forces one to look at life from a different perspective, but a perspective that is still full of color and the GRACE mantra.

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