Alone in the Heat of the Battle

How can a woman who has suffered countless devastating trials grow to enjoy - and ultimately embrace - a sense of achievement, accomplishment, and fulfillment? Violeta writes about how she overcame her agonizing hardships, and encourages others to conquer their own and achieve their dreams, in this honest, revealing, and inspiring book, Alone in the Heat of the Battle. You will be mesmerized and enriched as Violeta recounts her many struggles: her bipolar diagnosis, her stay in psychiatric wards, her night in an isolation room, a brain aneurysm, partial vision loss, the inability to drive, weight gain, and the early death of her beloved mother. Despite the struggles she has faced, Violeta's sense of humor shines through. She wants to encourage you to overcome your trials and achieve your dreams. Faith, love of family, and inner strength help make this book a must-read for anyone who is struggling with personal obstacles. Author Violeta wants you to know that those faced with fragility and challenges need not stand alone. When combined with inner strength and daring, dreams can indeed come true. Violeta's account of her persistent battle with bipolar is uplifting and hopeful. She is now working on a second book about managing the disorder. Violeta was raised in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, and continues to live and write there.