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 to even go back to her apartment. Only her best friend, Jennifer, and her boyfriend, Jove, reach through the thick curtain of emotions to try to bring her back out 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. In Against My Will, author Robyn Heirtzler creates an intimate and emotional look into the life of a rape victim. Readers will follow Carina's journey as she deals with the emotional and physical effects of the rape, faces her attacker on the street and in court, and finds the courage and the will to fight back the overwhelming tide of despair and feel peace and happiness again in her world. A must-read for family and friends of rape victims, Against My Will is a book that will help the reader to better understand the pain and frustration - the devastating torment - the victims endure, enabling the reader to better reach out and help rape victims heal. For more information on helping rape victims, please visit Robyn's website, www.robynheirtzler.com.
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A native of Highland, Utah, Robyn Heirtzler grew up with a rich heritage of pioneer ancestry. That heritage has had a strong influence on the values and beliefs instilled on her throughout her life. That same heritage inspired her to begin writing in the historical genre. Robyn has served in the Primary, Young Women, and scouting organizations in her various wards and currently serves as the Webelos den leader. In addition to writing historical fiction, Robyn enjoys teaching others how to preserve their own heritage in books of their own. She also enjoys history, photography, fishing, hiking, and boating with her family and friends. She has worked as a managing editor and staff writer for two weekly newspapers and has had articles published in various other publications. Robyn resides in southern Utah with her husband, Dwayne, and their five children.
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Ryan Hunter / Robyn Heirtzler is a published author, journalist and freelance writer. She enjoys the outdoors, hiking, running and chocolate.
Her passion in writing is suspense. Her passion in life is her family - oh and adrenaline.
Her new novel, PREMEDIATED, written as by Ryan Hunter, is now available!
Her passion in writing is suspense. Her passion in life is her family - oh and adrenaline.
Her new novel, PREMEDIATED, written as by Ryan Hunter, is now available!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Book!,
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This review is from: Against My Will (Paperback)
This was a book that was very difficult to put down. Well written and engaging, this book gives insight into the lives of those who have ever had to suffer through a rape and the long process of mental anguish and healing. Not only would it be a great book for anyone who has experienced such an attack, or for anyone who knows a victim, but also for anyone in general. And, though you can almost feel this girls' emotions yourself, the book is written very tastefully about a very difficult subject. Written by an LDS author, the character does look into the Mormon religion (and being LDS myself, I enjoyed that added aspect tremendously), but the book never diverts from the main subject by becoming preachy, and whether you are affiliated with the Mormon church or not, this book would be wonderful for anyone to read. I hope the author never had to experience anything like her character's story, but I am incredibly glad that such a book has been written and would recommend it to therapists, victims, and anyone in general!
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A Tender-Hearted, Gut-wrenching Novel!!!,
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Against My Will by Robyn HeirtzlerCarina Dekker is a young 18 year old college student who decides to job early in the morning. She gets forced into a truck by a stranger and is raped up in the mountains, away from any help. She is able to get to her boyfriend Jove's apartment to have him take her to the hospital. She feels totally violated, doesn't want anyone to touch her and even begins to feel guilty about the rape. She decides to move in with Jove, who understands her and wants to protect her, as does her best friend Jennifer. When she finds herself pregnant, she starts feeling she wants to abort this baby, but she decides to go through with the pregnancy, deciding to place the baby for adopotion. With the trial looming ahead, she doesn't feel good about testifying in court. With her parents estranged from her, she feels even more isolated, esp since she wants and needs their support. With having had a daughter that went through a rape on a cruise ship when she was 15 and became pregnant as well, I know and understand the emotions that befall a young woman who has to face this horrible ordeal, esp with having to deal with a pregnancy and placing her baby up for adoption. That daughter she placed for adoption almost 19 years ago, culminated in a wonderful and exciting meeting recently with Lauren and her parents. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has been unfortunate to have gone through this horrific experience or knows someone who has. Forever Friends Rating 5 Stars by Teri Until Next Time, See You Around The Book Nook. Publisher: Cedar Fort, Incorporated/C F I Distribution Pub. Date: November 2006 ISBN-13: 9781555179878 253pp
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