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The Price of Love is a captivating story of survival
based on one young woman's real life experiences
as a victim and survivor of domestic violence.
Based on a true story, Whitney (main character)
meets her boyfriend and future husband
(Kevin) at the tender age of 14. Although
the beginning of the relationship was
filled with warmth, friendship and love,
it quickly turns to one of anger, jealousy,
control and violence. The story follows
Whitney's 11-year ordeal in an abusive
relationship and marriage, and charts
her growth and maturity as she fights
to save her family-and her life-against
all odds.
Raised in a home
with three generations under one roof,
Whitney witnessed firsthand the devastating
effects of violence, secrecy and shame.
Both Whitney's grandmother and mother
were victimized by violence and abuse.
Whitney eventually encounters the same
cycle of violence she so desperately tried
to avoid, enduring brutal beatings, rape
and assault at the hands of an abusive
spouse.
Fueled by anger,
jealousy, and obsessive-compulsive behavior,
Kevin reacts violently to Whitney's departure
from the relationship. In a scene of borderline
insanity, he kidnaps and rapes her behind
an abandoned warehouse. He was arrested,
tried and found guilty of rape, sexual
assault, and felonious restraint. He was
sentenced to five years in prison.
This
story educates, inspires and sheds astonishing
light on the dark world of domestic violence.
The Price of Love has no secrets and is
a real-life testament to the indomitable
and enduring human spirit. The Price of
Love is a story of sacrifice and survival-and
one woman's determination to overcome
the pain and emotional devastation of
betrayal by someone she loves. The novel
unveils the secrets and lies associated
with domestic violence and sheds light
on the realities of a victim's life, trying
to cope and escape from an abusive relationship.
Readers will appreciate the honesty and
sincerity of this story and come away
with a better understanding of a victim's
life.
Chpt. 1 "Family
Secrets" Excerpt:
"Click here to read introduction
to "The Price of Love"
Chpt. 3 "Profile
of an Abuser" Excerpt:
"Click here to read an excerpt from
Chapter 3
Chpt. 6 "Trial
and Errors" Excerpt:
Click here to read an excerpt from Chapter
6
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