In Walk By Faith: With God as Your Compass, author Debra Lee Fader opens with a harrowing moment in 2006 when she lost all movement below her neck. Misdiagnosed for years, she endured isolation and confusion, yet clung to faith even when God seemed silent. Her story, published by Citi of Books, invites readers to trust in an unseen divine plan amid pain and uncertainty.
Fader's narrative weaves through a lifetime of artistic achievement—from tap dancing as a toddler to performing at Lido de Paris in Las Vegas. Her journey spans musical theater, college performances, and international singing gigs, each framed as part of a greater divine design. She emphasizes how God-given talents and stubborn perseverance opened doors, whether in Hollywood glamour or small-town politics. The book is not merely a success story but a testament to surrendering to God's compass.
Beyond personal triumph, Fader connects her faith with community service. As a former mayor of Montevideo, Minnesota, for eight years, she promoted goodwill and cultural exchange, even singing the Uruguayan Anthem for visiting dignitaries. She founded Diversity-USA, a charity focused on social diversity, and became a Certified and Ordained Chaplain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Later chapters offer spiritual encouragement, tools for moving beyond trauma, and reminders that everyone is born with a purpose. Through scripture, song, and storytelling, she calls readers to rise above challenges and walk boldly in faith.
Fader holds a degree in music and theater from the United States International University in San Diego. Her career includes performing in Lido de Paris in Las Vegas, touring in musicals across the U.S. and Canada, and appearing as a Featured Guest Artist on "Luis Vigoreaux Presenta" in Puerto Rico. Now retired, she performs at the Hollywood on Main stage, hosts the podcast Recipe for Kindness, and is launching initiatives like Diversity-USA.Org and ShowgirlUSA.Org.
The book is available for purchase through multiple retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. For more information, visit the author's website at authordebrarobinson.com.
