Tragedies to Triumph

<p>A Collection of Faith-Based Short Stories by Dr. Teresa with valuable life lessons learned throughout</p><p>each story. Not only does it provide solutions for dealing with demanding situations but it also</p><p>teaches that tragedies are no more than treasures that become life lessons toward bringing the</p><p>true essence of faith.</p><p><br></p><p>Story One: The Camouflage of Delilah Woman of Color</p><p><br></p><p>A Southern fictional biography about the life of a girl named Delilah. The setting is around 1940's</p><p>when being biracial in the community was not acceptable. Delilah's mom was a lady of the night.</p><p>At an early age Delilah's mom told her she was a woman of color and that she could manipulate</p><p>both sides of the racial barriers. Delilah's mom abandoned her at an early age pulling her into a</p><p>life of agony and despair but faith helps her to persevere.</p><p>Story Two: Delilah Too! The Camouflage Continues...</p><p>This story is the sequel to The Camouflage of Delilah. It was all about survival with Delilah after</p><p>she meets a mysterious older woman who taught her how to survive in two worlds battling with</p><p>racial barriers. Even though pieces of Delilah's life were finally pulling together other fragments</p><p>were unresolved.</p><p><br></p><p>Story Three: TAME (Taking All My Energy)</p><p><br></p><p>Diamond Oslo is a talented African American female rhythm and blues artist with a strong faith</p><p>background. She is young and destined for success without the knowledge of deceit. She coveted pride</p><p>and arrogance which lead her into a world of double-dealing. Even though Diamond was faced</p><p>with a lot of mishaps her inner faith gradually gives her a bolt of power to realize that roses can</p><p>bloom even during thorns and thistles.</p><p><br></p><p>Story Four: Silent Predator</p><p><br></p><p>Have you heard the saying Sleep tight; don't let the bed bugs bite? could this really be true?</p><p>Just because you cannot see it does not mean it's not there! Some things are better off staying in</p><p>the dead zone. That is what Pamela Jones thought. She is a remarkable young lady destined for</p><p>success. She is a popular girl in a secluded community. She encounters strange happenings in her</p><p>life that only occurred during sleep. Paranormal experiences begin to overshadow her life. Is it a</p><p>gift or a curse? Can she stand the pressures of her surroundings? Only her destiny will reveal the</p><p>truth. Will Pamela have to seek outside of man's comprehension to gain her sanity? Some things</p><p>are better off ignored especially in Silent Predator the story that can bite you forever.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Teresa Rolle Carthon Ph.D.M.S.SC-C was born in Fort Pierce Florida. During her life from</p><p>childhood to adulthood she encountered a lot of adversities but she endured through faith in</p><p>God and the many gifts bestowed upon her. Dr. Teresa is an Educator (College Level Elementary and Middle School) Certified Spiritual Christian Counselor and ordained Minister of Dr. Teresa</p><p>Ministries LLC. and was a CEO of a faith-based Social Service for many years. She is inspired by</p><p>writings that portray triumphs over obstacles through faith. Tragedies to Triumph collection of</p><p>short stories includes the first four books she published</p>