LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- In a new book by Angelina Benz, Deceived by Love (now available through AuthorHouse), one woman finds happiness, even after years of despair.
Based on a true story, Deceived by Love describes Angelina, whose hardship begins as a young girl. She is abandoned by her father and is forced to live with her mother, an abusive alcoholic. What little ability to love she has is shattered by her betrothed, who commits a horrendous crime against an innocent child. Angelina understands her upbringing causes her to choose an unworthy man, but nothing could have prepared her for a person who uses love as a ploy to bring harm.
Angelina quickly learns that the painful events in her life cause her even more grief as the days press on. The pain of betrayal continues every day, and the cycle of grief seems unbreakable. The only thing that can save Angelina is unconditional love, which helps her rise above the hurtful feelings she associates with love. She finds that love in God.
After realizing that unconditional love can only come from a higher power, Angelina finds the strength to move beyond her past and replaces her standards of living with godly rules for life. She examines the broken pieces of her heart and feels worthy to receive love. Angelina finds purpose; she begins a process of spiritual development that helps her heal the wounds of the past. Angelina learns to love again and starts a new life.
This strong woman also faces the many trials that come with single motherhood and shares the journey of healing in Deceived by Love, an inspiring new novel of pain, sacrifice, love and faith.
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