mmenzel
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This is an inspirational story of one young woman’s perseverance to overcome insurmountable obstacles, many of which were life-threatening, through unrelenting courage and determination. Not only did Gabriela A. Folgar de Shea survive being kidnapped, raped and forced to marry her abductor but she also had to struggle with all her willpower to survive medical complications from her abuse, complete her education and go on to make a life for herself. Through her ordeals, when all hope seemed to be lost, angels in the guise of good Samaritans came along and help to propel her on the success she so richly deserved. Written with such clear and concise prose and embellished with many photos and maps pertaining to the story, the reader feels as if they are sitting with the author and receiving a lesson on women’s lifestyle in the Guatemalan society.