Heather Gemmen (born 4 April 1971) is an author of children's books but is probably best known for her memoir, Startling Beauty.
In this book, she describes becoming pregnant after being sexually assaulted while living and working for community development and racial reconciliation in the innercity.
It describes her struggle with the decision to not only carry the baby to term but raise this little girl as her own instead of having an abortion.
Gemmen is an international speaker, advocating for pro-life issues, racial reconciliation, and Christian spiritual growth.
Gemmen's works have been translated into over ten languages.