As I gazed upon HIS FACE, my fears withdrew. HIS arms reached downward, directing me to come forward and have peace. A gentle sensation flowed over my face and well beyond my toes. No longer anxious, I stepped forward with a smile.
“Heart of the Matter” by Joyce H. Hynes is by a desire to uplift others navigating their own valleys of suffering, Joyce wrote this memoir to share the timeless truth that hope is never lost. Every setback in her life became a setup for deeper faith. This book offers a window into her heart—a heart mended not only by surgeons, but by the hands of a loving Creator. Proudly published by Citi of Books, this is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retail platforms.
Joyce H. Hynes a composer, musician, and most recently, author of Words from the Maestro and Heart of the Matter is a creative force whose life and work have been shaped by resilience, music, and faith. A musician of several stringed instruments, Joyce graduated Magna Cum Laude with an AA in Music and holds certifications as both a Music Practitioner and a Certified Activity Director. Her professional journey spans nearly two decades in healthcare, years as a music teacher, and her current role with the YMCA Child Watch Program, where she uses music to enrich young lives.
“Heart of the Matter” by Joyce H. Hynes is an extraordinary memoir that delves deep into the human spirit’s capacity to endure, heal, and flourish in the face of life-threatening adversity. At just nine years old, Joyce underwent her first open-heart surgery in 1961, a time when cardiac procedures were still in their infancy and the odds of survival were daunting. What began as a battle for life evolved into a lifelong journey of courage, faith, and renewal. Through decades of repeated surgeries, hospitalizations, and complications, Joyce discovered that strength is not the absence of pain, but the persistence of hope.
This deeply personal narrative invites readers into a world where hospital rooms become sacred spaces of growth, scars become testaments of triumph, and every breath is celebrated as a miracle. Heart of the Matter is far more than a recounting of medical history—it is a meditation on grace, gratitude, and God’s sustaining love through every trial.
In “Heart of the Matter,” each chapter unfolds with raw honesty and spiritual depth, revealing how faith and positivity became her lifelines. As Joyce recounts the challenges of post-surgical complications and the isolation of prolonged recovery, she simultaneously reveals the blessings hidden within hardship—lessons in patience, trust, and surrender.
Her story resonates far beyond her own experience. Through her unwavering hope, Joyce shows that adversity can become a vessel for transformation. She invites readers to witness the redemptive power of perseverance—how even in moments of weakness, grace rises to meet us. As she moves from patient to practitioner, from survivor to storyteller, Joyce offers a powerful reminder that no challenge is insurmountable when anchored in faith.
It is a memoir that transcends time, offering lessons not just about survival but about living abundantly and purposefully. Through her music, her words, and her unbreakable spirit, Joyce reminds us that every challenge carries within it the seed of transformation. Her life is proof that faith can turn suffering into song, and that even a fragile heart can become a vessel of divine strength.
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