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Beyond the High-Profile Murder of Steve Carter Unforgettable Odyssey of Love, Loss, and Resilience When cancer threatened to claim her life, Lokita's fierce battle against the disease was only the beginning of her harrowing journey. As she fought to survive, her world shattered in a shocking act of violence that took the life of her beloved husband and renowned Tantra instructor, Steve Carter. Set against the backdrop of serene, affluent Marin County in Northern California, Lokita's life took an unexpected turn. On a tranquil early evening, Steve walked their dog, Coco, on a popular hiking trail. The peaceful community was rocked when Steve was brutally murdered, shot dead by three young homeless drifters, sending shockwaves far beyond their idyllic enclave and into the global media. Reaching for Sunrise is Lokita's powerful and poignant memoir, revealing the depths of her loss, her relentless pursuit of justice in the courtroom, and her simultaneous battle with aggressive breast cancer. With a quiet cadence, Lokita shares her extraordinary journey, interspersed with unexpected moments of humor and grace that illuminate her narrative. Readers will be swept away by Lokita's transformation of trauma into unwavering courage, allowing her to rise above the tragedy and rebuild her life. Reaching for Sunrise offers a delicate balance of hope and resilience, inviting those who have experienced loss, grappled with illness, confronted violent crime, or simply seek inspiration to embark on a heartfelt journey through the threads of love and courage that connect us all.

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"Her story is one of resilience - a how-to for not just withstanding the worst but emerging from the flames of hell with the ability to still hold love in your heart. - Vivian Ho, Journalist, Author of Those Who Wander: America's Lost Street Kids This book is the gripping saga of a woman's immense courage in the face of death - her own and the murder of her husband. She shows us, through her improbable resurrection that we can, against all odds, gamble for life, and life responds with moments of grace that are nothing short of miracles. A truly engrossing, riveting and inspiring read. - Margot Anand, Best-selling Author of The Art of EveryDay Ecstasy Raw, visceral, and inspiring. Lokita takes us on a journey no one should have to travel. She shows that no amount of loss is insurmountable, there is a way back to joy and inspiration. The path leads through self-reflection, gratitude, and friends and family, but also the hard work of facing and feeling one's deepest fears. Her life's arc from entrepreneur to tantra teacher to author gives her work both depth and lightness. Lokita's story inspires us to joy and life. -Charlie Crocker, Entrepreneur The way Lokita is telling her story about navigating the traumatizing events in her life makes her journey scarily relatable. Immersing into her book is heavy and uplifting at the same time, it is very encouraging to see how she manages to emerge strong from her hardship. A great story that puts things into perspective, think twice before complaining about the bad day you are having! -Tobias Hahne, Architect ""The writing is brilliant, and the story breathtaking. Truly, this is a story you will take to heart; that will return to you should you find yourself facing something seemingly unendurable, to realize that you can get through it anyway. It is a story you will never, ever forget."" -Debra DeAngelo, Author of Pagan Curious: A Beginner's Guide to Nature, Magic & Spirituality In ""Reaching for Sunrise,"" Lokita shares her personal journey with unwavering candor and authenticity. Through her story of loss, grief, and resilience, Lokita has deeply touched my heart; her memoir is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the possibility of finding hope even in the face of great tragedy. An inspiration to read and behold. - Martin Adams, Author of Land: A New Paradigm for a Thriving World There are not many life stories that touch the heart as profoundly as this one. - Dr C.J. Ladwig, Ophthalmologist"

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Originally from Germany, Lokita Carter captivates readers with her unabashedly authentic writing style, which she developed from a young age. In 1998, she met her soulmate Steve in California, embarking on a journey to be the foremost instructors of Tantra Yoga in the US for 16 years. Lokita has always felt a lifelong calling to contribute to a better world, and she strives to achieve this goal one reader and one student at a time.She has left her mark on diverse platforms, including Huffington Post, her personal blog, and magazines where she delves into matters of spirituality and love, and published poetry, plus experiential stories in German anthologies. Lokita also wrote and co-produced several best-selling educational programs on Tantra and made several TV and radio appearances.Lokita's broad perspective on life, love and the human condition is a result of her considerable international travels, and living in various countries, including India and Australia. She currently divides her time between California, Costa Rica and her native Germany.

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