A romance novel about a Latin American
woman who flees poverty and gang violence
to seek refuge in the United States
Teresa faces two bad options: One, endure poverty and gang violence in Honduras. Or two, ride the Mexican freight train, known as the beast, to reach the U.S. border.
After gangs kill her father and boyfriend and threaten her and her brother, Teresa chooses the beast as the best of her bad options and travels with her teenage brother, José, and her six-year-old brother, Pepe. When José falls from the beast to his death, Teresa abandons the beast, only to fall victim to a rapist.
Her fate changes when a Christian missionary in Mexico leads her to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. She makes it to the United States and falls in love with Matthew, a Christian soccer star. But deportation tears them apart. What will end the tragedy in Teresa's life?
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Teresa's tragic life in Honduras and her travel through Mexico on the beast is based on actual events, as related by Mrs. Dora Sorrell. Dora departed Honduras and traveled on the beast to enter the United States as an undocumented migrant. She eventually married and became a U.S. citizen. Dora, a Christian, is not, and has never been, as some accuse, a drug dealer, murderer, or any other criminal. And this is the case for most of the migrants who flee poverty and gang violence in their native Central American countries.
After gangs kill her father and boyfriend and threaten her and her brother, Teresa chooses the beast as the best of her bad options and travels with her teenage brother, José, and her six-year-old brother, Pepe. When José falls from the beast to his death, Teresa abandons the beast, only to fall victim to a rapist.
Her fate changes when a Christian missionary in Mexico leads her to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. She makes it to the United States and falls in love with Matthew, a Christian soccer star. But deportation tears them apart. What will end the tragedy in Teresa's life?
Click here to read the first chapter
Teresa's tragic life in Honduras and her travel through Mexico on the beast is based on actual events, as related by Mrs. Dora Sorrell. Dora departed Honduras and traveled on the beast to enter the United States as an undocumented migrant. She eventually married and became a U.S. citizen. Dora, a Christian, is not, and has never been, as some accuse, a drug dealer, murderer, or any other criminal. And this is the case for most of the migrants who flee poverty and gang violence in their native Central American countries.
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Sandy Hall, a grand lady
My thanks to Sandy Hall, a published author (gazebo-gatherings.com), astute member of the Florida Writers Associated (FWA), and an active contributor to the Lake Helen Writers Group, (affiliated with the FWA). In the Lake Helen Writers Group, Sandy applies her keen eye for metaphor, simile, and story line as a mentor for many creative writers to produce vibrant and engaging fiction. I specifically thank Sandy for her excellent suggestions to make Teresa’s Tale a better novel. Regarding the novel’s story, she commented, “I love it!”
Ms. Sandra Justice Hall, Professor Emeritus of Literature and Creative Writing (Retired)
New York State University, Oswego, NY
Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Elmira College, Emira, NY
Corning Community College, Corning, NY
Ms. Sandra Justice Hall, Professor Emeritus of Literature and Creative Writing (Retired)
New York State University, Oswego, NY
Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Elmira College, Emira, NY
Corning Community College, Corning, NY
Tom Laputka,
Former Mayor, Orange City, FL
Teresa's Tale is the compelling story about the horrific living conditions, due to poverty and gang violence, currently imposed on many communities in Latin America, conditions which drive many to become Migrants and risk the dangerous trip north, seeking refuge in the United States. Teresa must overcome unimaginable dangers in her plight as she and her two younger brothers embark on a journey to this end. I found Teresa’s Tale to be a real adventure with all the elements of a good read.
- Tom Laputka, Former Mayor, Orange City, Florida
- Tom Laputka, Former Mayor, Orange City, Florida
Connie Lemon, Christian Dancer
Your earlier novel, A Divine Wink, was a good read, but I enjoyed Teresa’s Tale even more. I read both books in one setting – just couldn’t put them down. I loved Teresa and her little brother, Pepe. The many tragic events in their lives brought tears to my eyes, and the heartwarming events that brought Matthew into Teresa’s life made me smile and rejoice. A wonderful story.
- Connie Lemon, Beta Reader
