About the Book
Just Wait; There’s More
When I Couldn’t Die, I Learned to Live
In this debut memoir, Carina Francis takes readers across continents—from her childhood in South Africa to her life in Canada—sharing a story marked by healing, resilience, and mental health struggles.
This is not just a survival story; it’s a testimony of how trauma can shatter lives and how hope, faith, and self-discovery can rebuild them. With themes of suicide survival, emotional healing, and personal transformation, Carina’s book opens the door to conversations many are too afraid to have.
At its core, Just Wait; There’s More is a powerful reminder that mental health awareness saves lives, and that storytelling can be a bridge to recovery.
Testimonials
What Readers Are Saying
Anna P.Early Reader
Carina’s story broke my heart and then slowly put it back together again. Her honesty about pain and survival gave me the courage to face my own struggles.
Michael R.Mental Health Advocate
This memoir is raw, real, and necessary. Carina’s voice is one we all need to hear—a reminder that no matter how dark it gets, there is always more to live for.
Samantha TCommunity Leader
I felt seen in these pages. Carina doesn’t sugarcoat the hard parts, and that’s what makes this book so powerful. It’s messy, it’s painful, and it’s full of hope.