The Winds of Fate Micronesian Love Story is an adventurous story about a brave, young, ambitious African American woman and university professor, who accepted the challenge to train teachers in Micronesia during the 1970s on how to educate children with handicaps in their classrooms. The obstacles she faced were enormous and the lessons she learned were immeasurable. She traveled and worked alone in places she had never heard of; each island was very different, undeveloped and undergoing major political changes. She discovered that special education concepts and practices were not part of the natives' cultures, languages, vocabulary or understanding in the societies where she worked. She had to learn how to train teachers using their cultural norms, learning styles, languages and experiences. She learned immediately that the training agenda and materials from the U.S. mainland would not work in Micronesia. She learned that the teachers used storytelling, their ancestral medium, to teach and learn; therefore, she had to change her approach overnight. She created stories every night in her hotel room to be able to train the teachers. During her seven year assignment on the islands, a riveting love story was born between her and a Micronesian man. They were two people from two different worlds, cultures, languages and ways of life but their romance became an enthralling, passionate, powerful love affair that seemed destined to happen.
Forces of Destiny is the sequel to The Winds of Fate Micronesian Love Story released in 2012 and is available online and in bookstores. Madison and Elizabeths powerful, unrelenting love affair reignited over a span of 44 years. Because of their infidelity, they lived two lives. They survived many tragic events that affected them deeply. Both were affected deeply and emotionally from three deaths, and a case of diagnosed complicated and unresolved grief. As lovers, they take incredible risks that could easily destroy them, their marriages, families, professions and reputations. They are aware of the risks, but their love and commitment to each other is so profound and powerful, they are willing to take the risks and continue playing with fire. The bond between them outweighs and overpowers their rational judgment as lovers and best friends. They are highly educated, respected, and known for their prestigious work on Aurora, the USA and abroad. Yet, they continue to live two lives in secrecy and strategically arrange time to rendezvous with each other while still loving and living with their spouses and children. For years, both suffered many individual and family tragedies, headaches, heartbreaks, and shed many tears. After 43 years of unfaithfulness, both ended up in psychotherapy and family counseling. In family counseling, Madison confessed and shared his story about his love affair with Elizabeth from the beginning with his family present. The reactions from his family and counselor were totally unexpected. The Forces of Destiny continues the compelling, magnetic journey of love and determination of Madison and Elizabeth.
The Winds of Fate Micronesian Love Story is an adventurous story about a brave, young, ambitious African American woman and university professor, who accepted the challenge to train teachers in Micronesia during the 1970s on how to educate children with handicaps in their classrooms. The obstacles she faced were enormous and the lessons she learned were immeasurable. She traveled and worked alone in places she had never heard of; each island was very different, undeveloped and undergoing major political changes. She discovered that special education concepts and practices were not part of the natives' cultures, languages, vocabulary or understanding in the societies where she worked. She had to learn how to train teachers using their cultural norms, learning styles, languages and experiences. She learned immediately that the training agenda and materials from the U.S. mainland would not work in Micronesia. She learned that the teachers used storytelling, their ancestral medium, to teach and learn; therefore, she had to change her approach overnight. She created stories every night in her hotel room to be able to train the teachers. During her seven year assignment on the islands, a riveting love story was born between her and a Micronesian man. They were two people from two different worlds, cultures, languages and ways of life but their romance became an enthralling, passionate, powerful love affair that seemed destined to happen.
Forces of Destiny is the sequel to The Winds of Fate Micronesian Love Story released in 2012 and is available online and in bookstores. Madison and Elizabeths powerful, unrelenting love affair reignited over a span of 44 years. Because of their infidelity, they lived two lives. They survived many tragic events that affected them deeply. Both were affected deeply and emotionally from three deaths, and a case of diagnosed complicated and unresolved grief. As lovers, they take incredible risks that could easily destroy them, their marriages, families, professions and reputations. They are aware of the risks, but their love and commitment to each other is so profound and powerful, they are willing to take the risks and continue playing with fire. The bond between them outweighs and overpowers their rational judgment as lovers and best friends. They are highly educated, respected, and known for their prestigious work on Aurora, the USA and abroad. Yet, they continue to live two lives in secrecy and strategically arrange time to rendezvous with each other while still loving and living with their spouses and children. For years, both suffered many individual and family tragedies, headaches, heartbreaks, and shed many tears. After 43 years of unfaithfulness, both ended up in psychotherapy and family counseling. In family counseling, Madison confessed and shared his story about his love affair with Elizabeth from the beginning with his family present. The reactions from his family and counselor were totally unexpected. The Forces of Destiny continues the compelling, magnetic journey of love and determination of Madison and Elizabeth.
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