<p><i>God's Precious Jewels Are Crystallized Tears</i> contains the stories of 14 extraordinary women as they journeyed through incredible hardship to become sparkling jewels of joy and encouragement to others. Best-selling author Barbara Johnson includes her own story of grief turned to blessing, with her signature touch of hope and humor. Woven throughout these inspiring stories are the stories of real gemstones-their creation and their traditional meanings.</p>