Limited first-edition pre-orders now open.
Each pre-order includes:
- A signed copy of Alchemy of a Woman
- A personalized handwritten note from the author
- Priority mailing before Christmas (orders fulfilled early December)
About the Book
Argentina gave her passion. Thailand, chaos. Ethiopia, reckoning. France and Italy, release. From her Mormon upbringing in Utah to humanitarian work in some of the world’s harshest corners, Amanda Westphal’s path tested everything she believed about love, humanity, and purpose. She nearly died from parasites, but what truly consumed her was guilt—the kind born from privilege, faith, and the impossible urge to fix what can’t be fixed.
Alchemy of a Woman is a memoir—raw, darkly funny, and fiercely self-aware—about transformation through fire, faith, and freedom. Spanning a decade of her life, Amanda sheds the layers of religion, expectation, and romantic illusion as she learns that compassion isn’t self-sacrifice; it’s love that has burned through guilt and come out gold.
Shipping timeline:
All pre-orders will be printed and fulfilled in early December 2025, with the goal of delivery before Christmas (domestic U.S. orders). International shipping times may vary.
Every pre-order means more than you know. Thank you for supporting a first-time indie author and helping bring this story into the world.
—Amanda
Pre-Order: Alchemy of a Woman (Signed Copy + Personalized Note)
Format: Paperback
Trim Size: 5 × 8 inches
Pages: Approximately 367 pages (final page count may vary slightly after proofing)
Paper: Cream
Genre: Memoir (Drama / Comedy / Romance)
Audience: Women ages 20–50