Concealed Deception: A Courageous Woman's Journey from Abuse to Triumph - Softcover

Williamson, Debra Lynn; Williamson, Fred

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615168949 ISBN 13: 9780615168944

Publisher: Vivid Publishing House & Designs, 2007

Synopsis

This compelling book reveals a disturbing side of Debra Williamson's inner character that she never thought existed. Pushed to the limit because of sexual, mental and physical abuse perpetrated against her, Debra entertained ideas of suicide, then contemplated committing murder. Her life story climaxes as she triumphs in sweet revenge against the man she once loved so dearly and who almost viciously claimed her life.

About this title

About the Author:

Women’s Advocate, Author, Entrepreneur

After spending two years in an abusive marriage, Debra Williamson has victoriously evolved into one of the nation’s most provocative advocates for women’s rights. To that end, she has committed her life to encouraging other women who are victims. A milestone in her journey is the publishing of her story, Concealed Deception: A Courageous Woman’s Journey From Abuse to Triumph. Co-authored with her brother, Fred, Concealed Deception promises to be a source of encouragement to victims of domestic violence and those who love them. Debra is an active member of New Birth Missionary Church in Lithonia, Georgia, where she now lives. A native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she is the proud mother of one beautiful daughter, Diamond. Debra spent most of her childhood in Nassau, Bahamas, which was her parents’ native land and their choice for raising their children. The fourth of six children in a closely-knit family, she has great reverence for the importance of family values. Debra has maintained a cosmetology license for the past 25 years, as well as a real estate broker license. She has owned her own hair salons, and today she serves as the owner of Caldwell Brokers Real Estate, wherein she utilizes 11 years of expertise in making families’ dream of home ownership a reality. She takes pride in the fact that her business has afforded her the opportunity to mold aspiring agents who want to be brokers. She has imparted her wisdom to over 100 people in this profession.

From the Inside Flap:

Concealed Deception takes readers on the melancholy but triumphant journey Debra Williamson experienced from childhood to adulthood. Debra begins by sharing her lifelong story of growing up in a loving family but often unstable household.

She tells of the rough times she endured and how she still managed to pursue her goals to become a young, successful entrepreneur. Now the stage is set for her to meet the man of her dreams and live a life eternal bliss. She does meet the man of her dreams. However, her dream of living happily ever after is surprisingly interrupted on the night of her honeymoon.

What Williamson believes to be her “knight in shining armor” actually ends up being "the devil in disguise" on that very night when the hot and passionate love scene turns into acts of sexual violence. Debra had no idea that her ill-advised decision to stay in the new marriage would lead to the rollercoaster ride of her life that would spiral down into the worst kind of domestic abuse imaginable. Debra’s compelling and emotionally intense story grips you in once instance, filling your heart with hope and laughter and then in another instance, moving you to hopelessness and tears.

Despite all the pain and turmoil Debra experienced, the good news is that she survived and lived to tell about it. Concealed Deception is a must-read for every person who has ever been faced with abuse of any kind. Allow Williamson's testimony to help bring awareness, cohesion, courage and maybe even closure to your situation.

Concealed Deception is a riveting book by an exuberant woman. Debra’s work on describing her story from a victim’s perspective is compelling. Reading it as a law man has inspired me to intensify my war against domestic violence...This book is a must have.

- Victor Hill, Clayton County Sheriff, Author, “Keeper of the County”

About this edition

• Publisher: Vivid Publishing House & Designs
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0615168949
• ISBN 13: 9780615168944
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 236