Our Long Road To Happiness
This book is compelling reading for all ages struggling with problems caused by mistaken ideas about marriage:
This couple's great love for each other and determination to stay together against all odds, the least of which being age, (Dianne is 63, Vincent 83).When they met in 1997, Dianne lived in body, but not in spirit, with Gord. Vincent had three previous marriages, including one to a Jamaican woman who wrongly charged him with sexual molestation. Neither party was looking for love--it just happened with a wallop that caught them both by surprise.
Dianne left Gord, taking the RV, and met Vincent in Killbear Park, Ontario. They moved on to visit her family in Alberta, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories; Gord turned ugly. They were up against a vengeful ex-husband who pushed them to the limits of tolerance. Gord played games with the bank account, filed a missing persons report and stole Dianne's belongings. He also muddied Vincent's reputation and managed to turn some of Dianne's family against the couple. The ex-husband also threatened to stalk and kill them. He stalled divorce and court proceedings. When the court day finally came, Gord represented himself and succeeded only in revealing his true psychopathic nature. this story is one of all-encompassing, long-standing ritual abuse; Gord used Dianne as a virtual slave in his auto-repair business. However, the story is also one of redemption and metamorphosis as two bruised people show each other how to love again and fight to keep their love from harm.
This memoir is unusual because it is written by two people in their own styles. Vincent gave Dianne the story to read and she immediately jumped in with her own opinions. Vincent handed her the clipboard and said: "Here, you write it." So she did, and the couple in love began another collaboration.
Book Review
What a touching way of writing your story! Victoria, B.C.
When I read your book, I marvelled at how close you came so many times to "losing it all". I am glad you have finally found the happiness you deserve. Keep up the good work.
Grand Prairie, Alberta
I have read and re-read your book, it is fascinating, and I might say that it took a lot of courage to do so. The sex scenes were not vulgar, not like some cheap magazines. It will help women and men that are not aware that they are mentally abused as it does not show. Keep up the good work.
Three Rivers, Quebec
I found your book very interesting, it has something for everyone. It has pain that many women suffer. The problem with your ex is common. Also, your Winnebago, I found that story very funny. I wish you intend to have the book translated into french. Trois Riviere, Quebec.
I couldn’t read your book all at once. It brought back too many memories and was too painful. I was crying too hard to read so I had to put it down for a while, so it took me all week to read it. Its very well written. Your writing is so different, you compliment each other with your writing.
Barrie, Ontario
I've read your book and am utterly speechless. I wanted to let you know how much I admire your strength, spirit and tenacity. Even the fact that you could write it all down and tell your story to anyone and everyone interested, is a measure of your courage. I imagine it was very cathartic and sincerely hope you can put those years behind you.
I am absolutely thrilled that you have found a true love and a wonderful sexual life to go with it. YOU GO GIRL and enjoy every minute of it. Rexdale, Ontario
A friend approached us to tell us she was reading our book. Once she got started she couldn’t put it down. She was very emotional as she told us about the three abusive marriages she had been through, and our book brought it all back. She thanked us for writing our story because it really helped her. She said if it doesn’t help anyone else, at least you know it helped me. We gave her a hug and thanked her for telling us.
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