The Power of Courage: An Uplifting Saga of Moving Beyond Abuse

By Charol Messenger

A MENACING SVENGALI. WALKING A RAZOR'S EDGE. HOW DOES SHE GET OUT OF IT?
"THE POWER OF COURAGE: AN UPLIFTING SAGA OF MOVING BEYOND ABUSE" is a haunting opera of light against dark. This dramatic true story is a tale of resilience, spiritual strength, and ultimate triumph. Carol is drawn into the world of a dark, foreboding Greek-American; where she quickly finds herself trapped in his drunken web of deceit, lies, and abuse. In this tumultuous, caustic relationship, Carol faces hard lessons in finding inner strength. She finds strong support and wisdom from many grounded and truthful friends; learning it is best to tell everyone what is going on. Daily, Carol also builds her inner strength through meditation and many spiritual groups, which keeps her anchored in the light through it all.

PROLOGUE - THE PREMONITION:
Late June - Denver, Colorado. HAUNTED BY A DISTURBING DREAM, torrential rain beating down on my roof, I tossed restlessly in hand-to-hand combat with a demon invading my home....

REALIZING TOO LATE:
It wasn't until 17 hours later that she saw the Manson mania in his wild black eyes. By then it was too late. He was in her house. - And he would not leave.

TWO WEEKS AND THE 17 HOURS LATER:
UNDER A GLARING JULY SUN in front of my bank's outdoor ATM, I trembled with dread, my debit card in hand. He hunkered close, his breath foul, his red Hard Rock Caf cap pulled down over his dark eyes. I clenched my knuckles white to the bone and blinked.

"An inspiring tale of how one woman's beliefs enabled her to escape a severely dysfunctional relationship." - Kirkus Reviews
In Top Six Nationally in Women's Issues International Winner in New Nonfiction
"Harrowing cautionary tale. Inspiring." -Kirkus Reviews
"Riveting.... Unique " Midwest Book Review, Senior Reviewer D. Donovan
"I was unable to stop reading Well-written, rewarding " Self-Publishing Review, 4.5 stars

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CN6JPLDR
• ISBN13: 9798867329518
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"