Shattered: Reclaiming a Life Torn Apart by Violence by Debra Puglisi Sharp (Engl

Description: Shattered by Debra Puglisi Sharp "Shattered" is the inside account of one womans torturous abduction and her subsequent struggle to survive the violence in her past. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In April 1998, Debra Puglisi Sharp -- wife, nurse, and mother of teenage twins -- was tending the roses in her garden when a factory worker with a cocaine habit slipped in through an open door and waited for her to come in. Nino, her husband of twenty-five years, got in the way and was shot. The man then attacked and raped Debra, placed her in the trunk of his car, and drove away. Kept hog-tied in her abductors house, Debra finally learned of her husbands murder from a newscast on a radio that the man blared to muffle her screams while he was out. After five excruciating days, Debras mounting rage at her captor -- and the wrenching thought of her children burying their father alone -- gave her the courage and strength she desperately needed. She loosened her ties, groped her way to the phone...and dialed 911. Shattered is an indelible portrait of hope, determination, and the agonizing journey back to life. Struggling to heal from her horrendous ordeal and the devastating loss of her husband, Debra also had to endure an agonizing court trial, the raw grief of her children, and her own crippling fear. But through her work in hospice care and as an advocate for victims of violence and trauma, she has slowly discovered the measure of her own strength. A compelling survival story -- tragic and ultimately heroic -- Shattered represents one womans attempts to make sense of a senseless crime. Author Biography Debra Puglisi Sharp has appeared on Oprah, 20/20, The John Walsh Show, and other national and regional talk shows. Now remarried, and having resumed her nursing career and work in victim advocacy, she lives in Delaware Review Publishers Weekly This gripping and dramatic story...is a powerful argument for the rights of crime victims and a testament to the authors courage and resilience. Long Description In April 1998, Debra Puglisi Sharp -- wife, nurse, and mother of teenage twins -- was tending the roses in her garden when a factory worker with a cocaine habit slipped in through an open door and waited for her to come in. Nino, her husband of twenty-five years, got in the way and was shot. The man then attacked and raped Debra, placed her in the trunk of his car, and drove away. Kept hog-tied in her abductors house, Debra finally learned of her husbands murder from a newscast on a radio that the man blared to muffle her screams while he was out. After five excruciating days, Debras mounting rage at her captor -- and the wrenching thought of her children burying their father alone -- gave her the courage and strength she desperately needed. She loosened her ties, groped her way to the phone...and dialed 911.Shatteredis an indelible portrait of hope, determination, and the agonizing journey back to life. Struggling to heal from her horrendous ordeal and the devastating loss of her husband, Debra also had to endure an agonizing court trial, the raw grief of her children, and her own crippling fear. But through her work in hospice care and as an advocate for victims of violence and trauma, she has slowly discovered the measure of her own strength. A compelling survival story -- tragic and ultimately heroic -- Shattered represents one womans attempts to make sense of a senseless crime. Review Quote Publishers WeeklyThis gripping and dramatic story...is a powerful argument for the rights of crime victims and a testament to the authors courage and resilience. Details ISBN0743444566 Author Debra Puglisi Sharp Short Title SHATTERED Pages 286 Language English ISBN-10 0743444566 ISBN-13 9780743444569 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 2004 Residence DE, US Subtitle Reclaiming a Life Torn Apart by Violence DOI 10.1604/9780743444569 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2004-08-01 NZ Release Date 2004-08-01 US Release Date 2004-08-01 UK Release Date 2004-08-01 Publisher Simon & Schuster Publication Date 2004-08-01 Imprint Pocket Books Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8579588;

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