To Hug an Angel - Softcover

Botta Jr., John J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0759695997 ISBN 13: 9780759695993

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2002

Synopsis

To Hug an Angel is an inspiring true story tracing the frustrating, difficult and dangerous search by would-be adoptive parents for a young Araucanian Indian girl through the treacherous Chilean Andes during a military dictator's state of siege.Chile was a democratic society, but that was to change rapidly. While en route to Santiago to finalize a typical foreign adoption, Carol and John were unaware of an assassination attempt upon the life of Chile's military leader-turned-dictator. A state of siege was gripping the nation in fear. Upon their arrival in South America, an intimidating search by Gestapo-like soldiers became the couple's introduction to the human indignities that would soon follow. Carol and John found themselves alone when their attorney was arrested for crimes against the state. No one had brought the child to Santiago. While gunshots shattered the fragile night air only blocks away, the American travelers, not yet exposed to the full impact of the military action, remained committed to the adoption. Caught in the turmoil, with their trip home delayed and with no knowledge of the child's whereabouts, they opted to venture a thousand miles south through the Andes to find the child on their own.

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About the Author

John J. Botta, Jr. is currently a faculty member at a private college in New England, where he teaches Writing and Humanities. He completed his graduate work at New York Law School, California State University, and Trinity College and University in the United Kingdom. He has lectured international students and corporate executives in the areas of Critical Thinking, Leadership and Ethics. His online publications include: The Morality of Abortion; Free Speech and Pornography; Philosophy and Contemporary Issues; Rationalism v. Empiricism: The Rationalist Perspective; Rationalism v. Empiricism: The Empiricist Perspective; and Contemporary Issues: The Responsibility of Criminals. He resides in Bradford, New Hampshire with his wife of thirty-two years. They have four grown children and a granddaughter. This is his first book.

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0759695997
• ISBN 13: 9780759695993
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 108