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Fearless in Heels
Kathy Piperno told her story of suriving her boyfriend's attempts to kill her through the voice of "Frankie", a young college girl who fulfilled her dream of practicing law as a fearless attorney. She honors her father by taking his name as the main character, because he showed no fear to his three daughters.
Frankie never imagined she would be the victim of domestic abuse, since she protected herself and others throughout her childhood. As the prey of her abusive boyfriend, she learned to outsmart him in order to stay alive and to fulfill her dreams of true love and success.
This is Kathy's true story, through fictional characters and circumstances that she experienced during her 30-year journey to success and triumph. The reader will feel Frankie's pain through her raw and emotional moments. The readers will further cheer her on, cry for her and chuckle at times, as they stand in her heels that journey.
Frankie exposed the warrior within, who battles for her survival and for the protection of others. Determined, she is a heroine, a cheerleader, and will be remembered for her courage.
Frankie never imagined she would be the victim of domestic abuse, since she protected herself and others throughout her childhood. As the prey of her abusive boyfriend, she learned to outsmart him in order to stay alive and to fulfill her dreams of true love and success.
This is Kathy's true story, through fictional characters and circumstances that she experienced during her 30-year journey to success and triumph. The reader will feel Frankie's pain through her raw and emotional moments. The readers will further cheer her on, cry for her and chuckle at times, as they stand in her heels that journey.
Frankie exposed the warrior within, who battles for her survival and for the protection of others. Determined, she is a heroine, a cheerleader, and will be remembered for her courage.
222 pages, Paperback
Published December 16, 2021
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June 20, 2022
Read this book because of the topic and because it was on kindle unlimited. From the beginning I thought it had a lot of premise: author is local to me, she has vast knowledge and I like to support local authors. But this was a tough read because the writing and editing left a lot to be desired
If you are looking for a legal drama set in Philadelphia? Read In her defense or Lisa scottoline instead.
Maybe with a little editing and a little less focus on the fact that this was based on a true story it would be better. A memoir perhaps but as a novel it was less than desirable
If you are looking for a legal drama set in Philadelphia? Read In her defense or Lisa scottoline instead.
Maybe with a little editing and a little less focus on the fact that this was based on a true story it would be better. A memoir perhaps but as a novel it was less than desirable
January 7, 2024
Our main character Frankie is saying “no more” to domestic violence and abuse. Despite being a fictionalized character, author Kathy Piperno shares real life experiences through Frankie. “Fearless in Heels” shows readers what it’s like to live in an abusive relationship, the secrets and hopes kept private, and the belief and help from just one person that can turn it around. Today, Kathy Piperno, Esq. helps others suffering in domestic violence situations, fighting in the courtroom and the board room for their freedom and power to be returned.
Frankie learned to outwardly portray fearlessness growing up in her catholic, Italian family. As the odd one out she never wanted to disappoint, hoping to meet her family’s expectations and overachieve as much as possible. Even as she was being abused, Frankie was always worried about how others’ expectations of her would falter, would the bruises be visible, would anyone else discover what was happening behind closed doors? With dreams to one day fall in love and practice law she found a believer who set her towards her dreams to become a Juris Doctorate. While the desire for love took hard lessons, fear of death, and another friend in her corner, “Fearless in Heels” is a story with a happy ending.
Not all stories end as Frankie’s does, but she continues to work as the advocate and supporter those in abusive situations need. From the eye-opening innocence of childhood to lust, pain, love, and dreams fulfilled, “Fearless in Heels” is an extraordinarily insightful story for all to behold.
Frankie learned to outwardly portray fearlessness growing up in her catholic, Italian family. As the odd one out she never wanted to disappoint, hoping to meet her family’s expectations and overachieve as much as possible. Even as she was being abused, Frankie was always worried about how others’ expectations of her would falter, would the bruises be visible, would anyone else discover what was happening behind closed doors? With dreams to one day fall in love and practice law she found a believer who set her towards her dreams to become a Juris Doctorate. While the desire for love took hard lessons, fear of death, and another friend in her corner, “Fearless in Heels” is a story with a happy ending.
Not all stories end as Frankie’s does, but she continues to work as the advocate and supporter those in abusive situations need. From the eye-opening innocence of childhood to lust, pain, love, and dreams fulfilled, “Fearless in Heels” is an extraordinarily insightful story for all to behold.
June 15, 2022
Domestic Violence is more common than most realize. How does one keep it silent? Learn why Frankie was "Frozen" hiding her secret. It took an earthquake to shake her up to change her life.
Kathy, attorney and advocate fights for the rights of the abused. This book gives you great insight to the process of abuse, beginning with bullying at a school age and/or in one's very own home of emotional abuse. Read about cases (fictionalized to protect others) and the variety of horrid things that take place behind the doors.
Kathy, attorney and advocate fights for the rights of the abused. This book gives you great insight to the process of abuse, beginning with bullying at a school age and/or in one's very own home of emotional abuse. Read about cases (fictionalized to protect others) and the variety of horrid things that take place behind the doors.
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