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Against My Will by Robyn Heirtzler


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Against My Will


     One rainy morning. One selfish man. One evil act. In just a few terrifying moments, Carina's life changed forever.
      It had been Carina's goal to keep herself pure for marriage.The man who raped her took away her virginity, her dignity, her security, her choices, her life. Carina wishes she had died that morning on the mountain, but fate cruelly let her live. She didn't know a person could feel so lost, so violated or so worthless.
      Day after day, she cowers in her boyfriend's home, unable to find the courage even to be able to go back to her apartment. Only her best friend, Jennifer, and her boyfriend, Jove, reach through the thick curtain of emotions to bring her back into the light. Yet in spite of their efforts, Carina is unsure that she will ever be able to live life again. How can she return to a normal life? How can she face a world of so much darkness?
      Just when she begins to feel hope that perhaps life might go on, fate deals her the most cruel blow of all. Now, it is up to Carina to reach past her fears and find the strength to overcome her circumstances.

 
Praise for Against My Will

“This is a book the friends and families of the victim need to read so they can better understand the feelings of their loved one or friend.”
- LuWayne Walker, sexual abuse investigator from 1976-2003


"It's awesome, fabulous, great and very, very good.  I was engrossed in it and wanted to finish it right away.  Keep up the good work and best of luck on all future books."
Elaine Heirtzler
"This work will open eyes and change attitudes about rape. It will make a difference in many lives."  
- Cedar Fort Publisher Lee Nelson


“I think every therapist should have this book in their possession to share with victims of rape or molestation and their family members. It’s also a book that can help with adoption issues as well as relationships after trauma.”
- Helen Johnson, licenced professional counselor
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My Spiritual Trail

 
    Cateline Fortier remembers little of the mother she lost when she was only four. In an effort to save her own history for her posterity, Cateline begins a journal that follows her remarkable journey to find her family - a journey that leads to employement on a wagon train bound for Salt Lake City in 1862.

     Trail life means Indians, hardship and death, but through it all Cateline learns to love the Mormons, growing especially close to a lonely widower and his two small children. Nevertheless, she struggles to accept the faith of her newfound friends as her own.

     My Spiritual Trail is a trek - not so much through the wilderness of the West, but through the heart and hopes of an unforgettable young woman.
Praise for My Spiritual Trail

"I was drawn in by the very first page and held captive until the end.
I smiled, laughed and cried as I read this intriguing and inspiring story."
- Alene Roberts, author of Gustavia Browne



"The Format is good and keeps interest high while not boring with too much detail. I especially liked your portrayal of Kate showing her sensitive self-reliance. Too many stories today give the women (pioneer and contemporary) a 'don't tread on me' attitude that is too aggressive. Kate, on the other hand, feels very real and a bit vulnerable. Good job!"
Dusty Johnson


"Once in a great while a story comes along that not only captivates the mind but also makes a powerful impact on the heart. My Spiritual Trail is such a tale. Beautifully and sensitively written,
I recommend it for everyone."
- Blaine M. Yorgason, author of  Charlie's Monument and One Tattered Angel


"What a beautifully told story ... historical fiction, always my special delight. Her views of faith, and delayed embrace, are told in fascinating, compassionate style. With our pioneer ancestry, this story takes on even more meaning for the projenitors. Robyn is a gifted storyteller."
Vesta StClair
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