Wake Me When It's Over

A Memoir of Faith, Leadership, and Purpose

Linda Rios Brook rose rapidly through the television industry—navigating glitz, power, and prestige—to what seemed like a pinnacle of success. But at the height of her corporate ascent, she reached a crossroads no business degree or boardroom strategy could prepare her for.

• A candid, transformational journey through the challenges of integrating deep Christian conviction with high-stakes media career choices.

• Honest lessons from the marketplace, as Brook wrestles with sacrifice, identity, and the true cost of aligning work with faith.

• Inspiring yet practical insights—equipping believers to pursue ministry with courage in secular settings.

• A call to Kingdom-minded living, showing that being a “corporate soldier” and a “soldier of the cross” are not mutually exclusive but vital to bridging commerce and calling.

Spanning 192 pages and published by PublishAmerica, Wake Me When It’s Over challenges readers to consider: can true leadership honor both God and career? This powerful true story invites anyone seeking purpose in their professional life to embrace grace-anchored ambition.