Author Event – Living in Triumph

Meet Debra Hautala Wahlberg and be inspired by her journey of faith and sisu in her memoir, Living in Triumph.
About the Book
Living in Triumph is a beautiful, heartfelt, and uplifting memoir of a small-town girl who has experienced both profound joy and deep hardship. In moments of tragedy, Debra encountered God’s sustaining presence, which gave her the strength to face fear head-on and find joy in the journey. With warmth, humor, and unflinching honesty, she shares how faith, family, and perseverance can transform even the darkest seasons into testimony. This is an unforgettable story about the power of God, the love of family, the resilience of the human spirit, and the life-giving gift of music. Readers will find themselves laughing, crying, and ultimately feeling their own fears fade as their joy begins to soar.

About the Author
Debra Hautala Wahlberg has spent a lifetime immersed in music—performing in choirs, musicals, and plays around the world, and sharing her passion with students as a K–12 music educator for over forty years. She treasures her family, her friends, and her faith, and considers these the greatest blessings of her life. Debra and her husband of forty-eight years make their home in Ironwood, Michigan, where they enjoy time with their two children and six grandchildren.