"Preacherman" by Trina F. Winde weaves a compelling narrative around Charlie Nettles, a character entangled in the throes of faith, love, and the haunting presence of loss. Raised in the shadow of his father Elroy, a Baptist minister with a dedication to his congregation that eclipses his attention to his grieving son, Charlie’s life is imbued with a profound sense of abandonment. This sense only deepens when Abigail, his childhood confidante and the sister of his future college friend, Wes, leaves for college, cutting off all ties with him. As Charlie navigates the complexities of establishing a dormitory ministry in college, meeting his future wife Marianna, and the burgeoning yet strained growth of their own church, he is inevitably drawn back to the heart of his childhood traumas in Sinclair, S.C. "Preacherman" is not just a story about wrestling with the past; it is an intimate exploration of the paths toward redemption, the strength found in facing one’s demons, and the indomitable power of faith and human resilience. Through Charlie’s journey, Winde invites readers into a deeply moving reflection on the challenges and triumphs that define us.