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In The Hallway Miracle, Cara shares a story of personal transformation shaped by early antisemitic bullying and a lifelong wariness of Christians. Years later, she finds herself working at an elementary school as the only Jewish staff member among Christian coworkers, uncertain what genuine faith truly looks like.

Set during the fall of 2002, as sniper attacks bring fear into everyday life across the Washington, D.C., area, the memoir unfolds against a backdrop of heightened anxiety and uncertainty. When a student is killed at a nearby school, the fragile sense of safety disappears.

Blending personal reflection with historical tension, The Hallway Miracle explores anxiety, identity, and faith. Through a small but unexpected moment involving a desk calendar devotional, a handful of M&M’s, and a powerful prayer, Cara encounters a moment of grace that reverberates far beyond the hallway where it begins.


A fascinating look at life in D.C. in 2002 during the sniper attacks, Cara Shine’s memoir shows how devastation and fear can lead even the most hesitant hearts to Christ.

Raised Jewish, Shine was never interested in learning about Jesus Christ until the right job at the right place at the right time opened her heart to question him and his influence in the lives of the people around her. While the story is Shine’s, it’s also a testimony to the people in her life, who didn’t aggressively try to convert her to Christianity but simply shared the gospel with her when she was ready to learn more.

A vivid look at what life would have been like for D.C. residents during a terrifying time. Also a true testimony to the power of prayer and living for Christ.

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