Left Alive

by Lawrence Bowman, Dr. Joseph Nicolini (Editor)

Based on the true story of Lawrence's family, this book contains a tightly wound plot of passion, suspense, and survival. Left Alive shares the true story of a single mother who happened upon a second chance at love only to be assaulted by her new boyfriend, a vicious and vengeful man. There was a lot to like about Elizabeth’s new interest. He was charming, doting, conversational, and kind, but then, there was also a lot to learn. One week into their relationship after a seemingly mild spat, Elizabeth’s “perfect” man shot at her and feeling as if he had no option but to finish the job, in cold blood, he aimed again—this time at the head. There by the mercy of God, she survived the immense trauma, the massive swelling, the coma, and a number of surgeries. As time passed, though blinded, she healed and with the help of her family she was able to put the pieces of her shattered life into some semblance of calm. Somber and intense, Left Alive is an important, cautionary novel that confirms that when it comes to the path of passion and love, it is best to take it slow and it is best to listen to your intuition and keep your wits about you. Moving and suspenseful the plot's searing action is like a freight train, unstoppable, unsettling, and completely disturbing. With an even-keeled prose and a rush of action, the author takes readers down a grim and necessary road that proves that while hindsight is twenty-twenty, the mind's eye is an instinctual and a God given phenomenon Elizabeth has not had the easiest of paths. Abandoned by her husband, she is forced to raise her two young children on her own in rural Ohio. She works hard and her family is especially happy for her when she meets a handsome, charming man who seems doting and kind. The newfound companionship and romance is nice, in fact, it is all Elizabeth has dreamed of, but behind the facade lays a man with a dark heart. Elizabeth sees glimpses of his temper, but she ignores her instincts and the warning signs of his aggressive nature, and after a short-lived courtship when she angers him, he inadvertently shoots his gun at her with little warning. Unable to remedy the situation, in cold blood, he fires the gun again, this time in the head, which goes in one side and out the other. After bleeding from her head for nearly eight hours, her little toddler son finds her in the early morning hours barely alive. Miraculously, she survives the immense trauma, massive swelling, emergency surgeries, and a deep coma. Elizabeth's story is a testament of faith, family, and that while miracle do happen, we must listen to our instincts- it can be a matter of life and death.

233 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 16, 2012