In The Struggles of Life, Henderson recalls a chapter of her life where everything seems to go wrong. Born into a large family; the author witnessed how hard it was for her parents, especially her mother, to cope with their growing needs. Things went further downhill when their father left them for another woman. Since then, her mother had to raise them and feed them, not once allowing her children to work for a living. Times were hard, but still, they managed to live. It was during these moments that she learned to hold on to faith. This book follows the author's journey through life; from her family's struggles during her childhood until she was able to brave life on her own. Through Henderson's story, readers will witness the resilience of the human spirit and God's saving grace.