Out of the Abyss

<p><em>Out of the Abyss</em> is about a woman who educated herself survived an abusive and horrific marriage and due to severe depression after the loss of a loved one ended up in prison. It is a true story showing that despite everything she has gone through the author has managed to climb Out of the Abyss. Barbara Traylor Mazzella is a retired physician. Her motivation in writing the book was to leave a legacy for her children and to help others who have had similar life experiences. This is her first book. </p>