Review
Rosalinda Rivera has written a must-read book for anyone who may be questioning what in the world to do next. Dare to Begin Again is funny, uplifting, and absolutely life-changing. I encourage everyone to read this book!
—Keisha Cory
Worship leader, Hope City United Church, Albany, GA; recording artist, Still Standing
I love it! Literally from the introduction of this book, Rosalinda is sharing huge, life-changing truths. If you’ve ever been hurt, disappointed, or stuck, you will find healing and practical ways to move forward in Dare to Begin Again.
—Martha Munizzi
Recording artist and Dove Award-winner, Change the World
Rosalinda Rivera is a powerful speaker who hits the heart and stimulates the mind with her transforming messages. Go deeper with her when you read Dare to Begin Again. Don’t miss a page, as she both encourages and challenges you to step into all God has waiting for you. This is a must-read book. No matter what you’ve been through or where you are today, this message will lift you up and set you on a course for a future full of promise and purpose. Dare to Begin Again is a game-changer.
—Anita Agers Brooks
Inspirational life coach,speaker, and award-winning author, Getting Through What You Can’t Get Over
Do we dare to dream when our lives seem hopeless? Rosalinda Rivera reminds us of the power of prayer and faith when life is heavy and hard to take. In Dare to Begin Again, she shares true stories to encourage others who may be facing difficult decisions and personal crises—a timely word for our world today!
—Karen Jordan
Author, Words That Change Everything
It’s challenging to offer hope to those who’ve been told, “You’ll never change.” Rosalinda does it beautifully. Through her own experiences and those of women she’s helped, Rosalinda highlights the miraculous transformation made by Christ alone. Reading, you’ll be encouraged that in Christ, you can begin again.
—Dr. Mark Becton
Senior pastor, Grove Avenue Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
If you have ever needed a reset button in life, Dare to Begin Again is the book for you! It is an encouragement to pick up the pieces and start over again with God’s help. This book is a how to manual on rebuilding your life, your hopes, and your dreams. Rosalinda brings the stories of other overcomers to life through the lens of Scripture. It’s not over—as she says, “God’s still writing your story.”
—Dr. Ed Hindson
Host,The King Is Coming telecast; distinguished professor, Liberty University
Dare to Begin Again is an encouraging guide to starting over. It is full of real-life examples for those of us who want to learn from our past and embrace the future. Rosalinda brings biblical examples, real-life stories, and her trademark humor to the table in this life-changing book.
—Shirley W. Mitchell
Author, Fabulous After 50
Who would have guessed that you can be delighted and delivered by the same beautiful words?! I was instantly drawn in by the way in which Rosalinda wraps words of truth around the reader—making profound revelations simple to understand and comforting to hear. This book has it all! The author gives you so much to chew on and talk over as you process—it would be ideal for a women’s ministry book club or for just a few of your favorite girlfriends.
—Amie Dockery
Director of Women’s Ministry, Covenant Church, Dallas, TX; co-author, On Daddy’s Shoulders; speaker, Flourish Women’s Ministry
About the Author
Rosalinda Torres Rivera is the executive director of New Life For Youth, one of Virginia’s largest residential facilities helping to rehabilitate people from a life of addiction. She has been reaching out to families in crisis, poverty, and hopelessness for over twenty-five years. Using her business skills, Rosalinda developed a model of social enterprise to sustain the non-profit New Life For Youth by creating businesses that train thousands of young people in job skills and leadership.
She is also the president of New Life Enterprises, the founder of Mercy Moms Home, a place for single mothers to find hope and healing, and the founder of Bella Women’s Ministry in Richmond, Virginia, which hosts annual conferences for over five hundred women.
Each year, Rosalinda is a featured presenter at various events nationwide. She has ministered throughout the world and has traveled to over twenty-two countries. From the White House to the local community, she has been nationally recognized for her impact in bringing hope to the hopeless.
Rosalinda was appointed to the Board of Governors of the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives, headquartered in Washington, DC. Style Magazine selected her as a “Top 40 under 40” leader for her impact in Richmond, Virginia.
In 2018, the Valentine Museum in Richmond will feature the work of her family as one of the city’s first Hispanic families to impact Richmond in the non-profit sector.
Rosalinda is the daughter of Victor Torres, an ex-gang member from the streets of New York, and his wife, Carmen, the founders of New Life For Youth and pastors of New Life Outreach International Church. She served as an associate producer on Victor, a movie about her father’s journey from drugs and gangs to Jesus and redemption.
Rosalinda and her husband, Carlos, have three children: Alana, Gabriel, and Victor.
