During the summer of 1970, nineteen-year-old Linda stops on the way home from work to talk to a tall, handsome stranger on a San Francisco street corner. That chance meeting changes the course of her life.
Linda’s
compassionate, gripping, and soul-searching memoir tells the story of her remarkable journey from crushed dreams to the creation of a house of Hope.
Her desperate cry for help brings a spiritual awakening, a
two-year life-molding adventure with the controversial Children of God commune, and her decision to escape.
By the age of twenty-two, disillusioned but not defeated, Linda follows a tug on her heart and a voice
in her head and moves to Costa Rica, where with faith, defiance, and courage she advocates for runaways, street girls and underage prostitutes. Read her story of tears turned to triumph.
Una cautivadora historia de la vida real del paso de la desesperanza a la esperanza. Durante el verano de 1970, Linda, de 19 años, se detiene a hablar con un extraño cuando va de regreso a su casa del trabajo. Este encuentro casual en una calle de San Francisco, cambiaría el curso de su vida. La compasiva, fascinante e introspectiva memoria de Linda nos cuenta la historia del extraordinario trayecto desde sus sueños triturados, a la creación de La Casa de la Esperanza. Su llanto desesperado pidiendo ayuda le trae un despertar espiritual; una aventura de dos años con la controversial comuna Los Hijos de Dios (The Children of God) que le cambiaría la vida, y su decisión de escapar. Para cuando tenía 22 años, desilusionada pero no derrotada, Linda sigue un impulso de su corazón y una voz en su cabeza y se muda a Costa Rica, donde con fe, desafío y valor protege a chicas de la calle, chicas fugitivas y prostitutas menores de edad. Lean su historia de cómo las lágrimas se convirtieron en triunfo.
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In 2010, a young drug lord tied to a prominent Mexican cartel moves next door to an unsuspecting California woman escaping northern winters in a small village along the Pacific Coast of Mexico. His lifestyle brings drugs, alcohol and noise into her quiet surroundings. Filled with anger, Rebecca decides to expel him from the neighborhood—requesting assistance from the local authorities. No assistance arrives. After receiving a prompting to “Love Thy Neighbor,” Rebecca faces her fear and sets out to do just that, going against the advice and counsel of friends and family. This gripping story, based on true events, delves into her neighbor’s journey from crushed youthful dreams of becoming a professional soccer player to the dire consequences of his life-altering decisions. Follow Rebecca on her own journey from anger to compassion and ultimately an unexpected love for her neighbor, Toro.
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In June 2017, Alejandro, a young inexperienced fisherman set out for a day of long-line fishing. Hours later, the boat motor failed. The captain ordered Alejandro to stay behind while he and the other crew member hitched a ride on a passing boat to pull in the catch. On their return, they reported that Alejandro and the disabled boat had disappeared. Rebecca in California and Salvador in La Perlita launched a search to find Alejandro—without success. Several theories spread through the Mexican fishing village: a tragic accident at sea? Cartel involvement? Murder? Did he fake his own death? Did he drown and his death was covered up? Follow Rebecca as she attempts to unravel the mystery. This is a work of fiction based on true events.
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Betrayed
A novel
Inspired by actual events.
"Betrayed is a work of fiction in the thriller, suspense, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Linda M Bello-Ruiz. This gripping novel, which was inspired by real events, follows the harrowing journey of engineer Javier Torres and his girlfriend, Carolina. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of a dangerous cartel, Javier becomes the target of a violent attack by hitmen. Miraculously surviving a hail of bullets, Javier and Carolina find themselves on the run, desperately seeking answers to why they were targeted and who they can trust. With every twist and turn, the characters are pushed to their limits, uncovering shocking truths about those around them.
Author Linda M Bello-Ruiz has crafted a powerful novel that combines suspense and intrigue with authentic emotions, balancing the threat level perfectly to convey real-world danger without any of the Hollywood bells and whistles overdoing it. The story is a heart-pounding thriller that delves into the complexities of betrayal, trust, and survival, all of which are enhanced by the visceral close narration of the author that really gets inside the protagonists’ heads. The characters are well-developed, and their journey keeps you on the edge of your seat for a tense and suspenseful experience, set against some truly atmospheric backdrops that complement the novel’s intense mood perfectly. The exploration of human resilience in the face of adversity is both compelling and relatable, as the novel's foundation in actual events adds an extra layer of authenticity to the story. Overall, I would certainly recommend Betrayed as a thrilling and thought-provoking read. "