Rita's Journey

About the Book

After years of enduring much physical abuse and domestic violence, Rita had reached the decision the only way she was to survive was to get out of Trinidad. She knew that if she stayed in the country her abuser would find her and she would certainly meet a tragic end. She devised a plan to escape not knowing her fate but willing to take the risk for a chance of a better life. Having to leave her three young sons behind, she entered a world of uncertainty and faced one obstacle after another. See the challenges she faced and how she responded to them. Failure was not an option for her. Read this amazing story of a young woman determined to find a career that would sustain her and eventually pave the way for a new life for her.

About the Author

The author was born in Baltimore Maryland. He is a graduate of Morgan State University. He provided thirty years of service in the area of health and human services. He retired from the Baltimore City Health Department as a Health Program Administrator.

The author, (Andrew Lunn Sr.) has published two other books. His first entitled "Poems Reflections: The Black Experience." "Earth Angel: Memories of Love" was the author's second book.

"Rita's Journey: A Struggle for Survival" is the author's third book. This is the real life story that describes the life of a young mother from Trinidad escaping a life of domestic violence and starting a new life in the United States. It chronicles her struggles and sacrifices to pursue a career in Nursing. Against all odds, she manged to carve out a decent life for herself and other family members. The story as told by her second husband, the author, describes how she conquered one mountain after another.

The last hurdle was coping with the dreadful diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Ironically, after providing thirty years of service as a nurse whose specialty was gerontology, she had to face the reality of living with Alzheimer's disease. Her husband was her confidant, friend, and ultimately her caregiver: a story of devotion and grace under pressure.