River Never Smooth: Reclaiming Power After Abuse

Have you ever been moved to tears, watching the news of yet another innocent woman killed by her abuser? Or a man injured byhis abusive partner and laid up in a hospital bed? Let us take steps to eradicate this tabooed issue now. The next victim could be your loved one. This book also consists of discussion questions, and next steps.

Publisher Marketing: Contents Foreword: Irene L. Brantley Introduction Prologue PART 1: Bad Choices & The Abuse One - The Silent Treatment Two - Love Changes Everything Three - Special Delivery Four - The Impossible Dream Five - Caught! Six - The Ultimatum Seven - The Revelations Eight - Strained Relationships Nine - You Still Wanna Marry Me? Ten - Storm Clouds Roll In Eleven - The Discovery Twelve - $5.00? Thirteen - Messy Morals Fourteen - A Valentine To Remember Fifteen - Dark Night of the Soul Sixteen - Even Kicked PART 2: A FRESH START Seventeen - Bye-Bye Love Eighteen - Flying Fish And Cou Cou Nineteen - The Rescue Room Twenty - Outta Here! Twenty One - Writing Brings Healing Twenty Two - No Christmas for Me Twenty Three - Winds of Change Twenty Four - Putting the Past to Rest Twenty Five - Eleven Days Twenty Six - Stranger In My Bed Twenty Seven - Guilty Without Evidence Twenty Eight - Reunited Twenty Nine - Proving Myself Thirty - Broken Trust Thirty One - That Sixth Sense Thirty Two - Persistent Past PART 3: PENCHANT FOR BAD CHOICES Thirty Three - Love Comes Calling Thirty Four - Unethical, Immoral, Unlawful Thirty Five - Losing my Identity Thirty Six - A Step of Faith Thirty Seven - Life is Fragile Thirty Eight - I Need Some Space PART 4: THE DECISION & GETTING IT RIGHT Thirty Nine - Breaking Bad Forty - Moving On Epilogue Bibliography Acknowledgements About the Author Take Your Next Step With River Never Smooth: Reclaiming Power After Abuse Discussion Questions List of Non Profit Beneficiaries Review Quotes : ". . . This book is a must read for those in need of abusive relationship realizations as well as those who might be in a position to assist others that are experiencing the perils of relationship troubles. . ." ⸺Reverend Francis S. Cole. ". . .Undeniably, it is an eye-opener. It is a must read for those who experience abuse and those who provide support for the abused." ⸺Karen McKinnie, Educator, Human Rights Advocate. " . . .While the demons of violence, abuse, neglect and betrayal are recurring in this story, Harewood's precision in detailing Angelique's journey compels the reader to feel admiration and compassion for this woman. . ." ⸺Norka Blackman-Richards, Founder and CEO 4 Real Women International. ". . . I was terrified for her, devastated by her heartbreaks, and angered by her constant victimization. . ." ⸺Theresa Alvarez-Diaz, 4RWI Facilitator, Public Speaker. ". . .The cruelties of domestic violence are on full display; but this is ultimately a story of hope and courage . . " ⸺Kimberly Engel, Esquire. ". . . This book is perfect for young women and men who are looking for that perfect person to love and with whom to share the rest of their lives, and especially for women with kids who are in abusive relationships."⸺Carlotta Lord, Business and Public Management. " River Never Smooth takes the reader on a thoughtful, terrifying, tearful, and ultimately beautiful journey of self-discovery, set in a tropical paradise against a backdrop of unimaginable incidents of domestic violence.. . ." --Theresa Brunson, Esquire. " ... River Never Smooth brings to mind the commandment, Children obey your parents in the Lord... and reminds us that even parents need guidance in decision making. . ." ⸺Shane O'Dean, CNA. " River Never Smooth shows how even under severe stages of trauma, Angelique's determination made her a survivor. She reminds us that most abusive relationships don't start out with bruises. . ." ⸺Myrna Campbell-Claxton, Master's Social Work (MSW). ". . . It is inspiring to watch the metamorphosis that takes place after she gives up trying on her own and allows God to take charge. . ." --Ann Marie Clue-Melville, Registered Nurse Publisher Marketing : Despite being abused, Angelique kept going back because she mistook abuse for love. Sound familiar? Abusive relationships have not been relegated to the past. They are still prevalent today among the rich and poor, male and female, old and young, people from every country, every race, and every walk of life. Angelique Castor falls for a dashing singer, which becomes her first mistake. He has good looks but no backbone. She then realizes he is no knight in shining armor, and this forces her to make tough choices. One bad choice eventually leads to another. How does Angelique deal with her mistakes? How will her story end? In River Never Smooth, author, speaker, and life coach, Fiona Harewood, uses the persona, Angelique, to recap her riveting life's journey, showing how she overcame abuse and reclaimed her power. Angelique's story concludes with an exclusive model for finding healing. She teaches from experience, research, education, and faith. After reading River Never Smooth , you will: Identify abuse and know how to deal with it Know when to move on Live a life free of regrets Rise above your circumstances, and emerge an overcomer EMBRACE YOUR PAST, THEN TOSS IT! Contributor Bio: Harewood, Fiona Fiona Harewood is an author, speaker and life coach, empowering women who have been abused, people who are struggling with their faith, and students who are demotivated to overcome, so they can rise above their circumstances and live life as God intended. Having experienced abuse physically, mentally, sexually, emotionally, and financially, with God's help, she overcame and has developed a passion for supporting those experiencing abuse. She also equips family members to help loved ones overcome, and challenges those who know not abuse to steer clear. Experiencing God in many miraculous ways in her life, she encourages those struggling with their faith to trust God in spite of their circumstances. Being a high school failure and having returned to school at age 44, she dares dropouts to become dream makers and inspires current students to complete their education.

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 420 | Publication Date: 2020-01-19