Where Tears Come From is a deeply moving memoir of love, faith, and resilience. When Wolfgang Axel meets Erika, he sees not just her beauty, but her strength as a devoted mother and survivor. Their love blossoms into marriage, only to be tested by Erika’s lifelong struggle with depression. In the aftermath of unimaginable loss, Wolfgang courageously shares his journey through grief, healing, and unwavering faith. This true story offers comfort to the brokenhearted, reminding readers that even in devastation, there is purpose, hope, and the promise that God can restore what feels irreparably shattered.
Wolfgang Axel is a pastor in the mountains of North Carolina. He is a military veteran who served in combat tours in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, and Bagram, Afghanistan, as well as assignments in other countries. He earned a BA in history and an MA in religion and biblical studies. Pastor Axel currently speaks and lectures about living on faith in a broken world.
A powerful true story of love, loss, and faith—Where Tears Come From reveals how hope endures through grief and how God restores even the most broken hearts.