Title: Stolen
Author: Vivian Gilbert Zabel
Publisher: 4RV Publishing LLC (http://4rvpublishing.com)
ISBN: 978-0-9825886-4-2
Reviewed by: Karen Cioffi
To have young children snatched from their home is inconceivable, inconsolable, and heart wrenching. It can destroy a parent, and the family. Unfortunately, it’s not that uncommon.
Stolen, by Vivian Gilbert Zabel, is a story of the inconceivable. Based on a true story, Zabel conveys much of the agony and utter despair that is evoked from having a father steal his children from their mother.
The protagonist, Torri, leaves her abusive husband and finds refuge and comfort with her family. She even develops a loving relationship with an old friend. Life is good again; Torri and her two young children are happy.
Then it happens, the abusive ex-husband rears his ugly head, and for whatever reason people who commit such an atrocious act do so, he kidnaps the children.
The father and children have completely vanished. The FBI is on the job, but there are no leads to follow. The trail is getting colder by the minute. And, the aunt who took the children for an excursion to the zoo, and the only witness, had been drugged and lay near death.
In an interview with Vivian Gilbert Zabel, she was asked a poignant question in regard to her book: Being the subject matter is so personal and heart wrenching, were you able to say all you wanted to? Or, were some of the emotions just too difficult to convey?
The author candidly answered: “I couldn’t put everything into the book. Plus, there is no way to express the anguish we all felt. I did feel as if part of my heart had been ripped out. How do I describe that so that another person could really ‘feel’ the pain? Also, some details couldn’t be used, even if the story were greatly fictionalized.”
Obviously, while there is no way to fully convey the emotions involved in this type of situation, Zabel comes as close as possible. She weaves a riveting and engrossing, and well structured story of tragedy, fear, despair, longing, hope, and life. She uses wonderful descriptive details that will bring tears to your eyes – be sure to have a box of tissues next to you when you read Stolen. It is a story that will have you anxiously turning each page – it is a must read.
About the Author:
Vivian Gilbert Zabel is an author and publisher. You find out more about Vivian at http://viviangilbertzabel.com/About_Author.html
You can get a copy of Stolen at Amazon or the 4RV Book Store.
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This book sounds like it was very difficult to write. I applaud her for doing so. It takes a lot of courage to write down and explore the feelings that had to be excruciating.
Thanks Karen, for sharing this book with us.
Karen, It's an amazing and tearful story. I agree, it had to be very difficult to write. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.