ISBN-13: 9781484033371 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 280 str.
Freedom Vengeance and Liberty Abuse are the Victorious sisters. They are two half-sisters forced to grow up in foster care. Confronted by decisions made prior to their birth the sisters are born into challenging lifestyles. Their environment and personal choices add to the turmoil and mishap they learn to call life. Shattered Hearts Restored Lives provide the reader with a simultaneous narrative of the intricate and integral backstory of both blood lines. The reader is simultaneously given insight to biological and spiritual DNA of the Victorious sisters. Hearts are shattered through acts of racism, murder, hatred, rape, rejection, pride, greed, lust and a barrage of diagnosis from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Sexual perversion and distorted relationships are introduced to both blood lines through the act of rape. Spiritual warfare is waged against these two unsuspecting warriors as they battled iniquities of the past combined with their own personal transgressions. The Victorious sisters experience life like paupers with a precious jewel hidden in their robe. Flowing through their maternal and parental bloodlines are great grandparents with a powerful legacy of blessings. A foundation of prayer and right relationship with God was firmly established for generations to come. The author puts a spin on the concept of emotions, behaviors and clinical labels by personifying with the use of capitalization and italicized bold words. The identifying fonts aid the reader in distinguishing the characters from the personified attributes. Our Heroines are the fourth generation. Lawlessness, Perversion, Infirmity and Rebellion take root as Freedom encounters sexual abuse, eating disorder, foster care, homosexuality and gang association. Through her journeys she experienced numerous emotional and behavioral labels. Liberty is raised by Anointed Believer until Death intervenes opening the door for Rage, Anger Distortion. Confusion enters when Liberty is placed in the foster home of Tolerance and Acceptance Compelled. They are the sibling children of Pastor Addiction and First Lady Gossip. Tolerance's appetite for horror opens spiritual doors. Liberty develops a love for the dark side and begins to explore the occult. No prayer goes unanswered. Strategically placed in the midst of their battle are Redeemed, Purchased, Faith, Wisdom, Bride and Elijah. Hearts that were once shattered become restored. The two sisters are reunited and on fire for the Lord. Freedom and Liberty learn the true meaning of unconditional love. They learn they can do all things with Christ who strengthens them. Shattered Hearts Restored Lives is a book for anyone who has had to overcome abuse, guilt, grief, behavioral labels and dysfunction. The most important things are not what happened to you in life. What really matters is how you choose to deal with the things that happen. The Victorious sisters choose Jesus. They learn to love themselves and others. What was once their misery becomes their ministry. These two girls are free at last. Born into bondage they have walked perilous roads and emerged victorious. They know what it is to have their hearts shattered and their lives restored. Their mission is to help others traveling a perilous road. The Victorious sisters bring the message of restoration through Christ redeeming power.