Through The Fire: One Woman's Experiences in Surviving Domestic Violence

Synopsis In Through The Fire Harriet Cammock has written a captivating account of surviving domestic violence. Having lived countless years in an environment of verbal and physical abuse Harriet recollects events no person ought to be able to call to mind. Vivid accounts create unease knowing people are able to harm each other on such levels and call it love. Harriet shares her blinded love innocent assumptions dreaded encounters and fear-driven hopes as she recaptures the essence of her painful memories. We journey with her through dating a perceived white knight; coping in a hopeless marriage; raising a child matured too early through unfathomable pain; and surviving near-fatal encounters with a madman. Harriet exposes the reader to an abuser?s enchanting personality as he unfolds to reveal heinous acts detrimentally affecting the surrounding families friends extended networks and self. That my heart was beating was a miracle because I was so afraid I could barely open my mouth to speak much less breathe and give oxygen to my heart. I didn?t know what he was going to do. Through the trials Harriet made a plan and you will root for her to accomplish that plan. I would imagine what my future life would be like. I would imagine my daughter and I would one day live free from this horror and it would all be just an experience far behind us. We would be free to do normal things mothers and daughters do. Whether you or someone else is abused has been abused is curious to the signs of abuse or simply wishes to read a remarkably engaging story this book is for you. Once you open this book map out some time and get cozy as you will not want to put Through The Fire down.

Paperback: 262 pages

Publisher: Sadie Books (February 4 2011)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0981604730

ISBN-13: 978-0981604732

Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches

Shipping Weight: 13 ounces