ABOUT THE BOOK
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​Valorita had been shot in the head. She didn’t realize it right away, but then, neither did the police. She had to wait for the paramedics to arrive to find out why her head was hurting. 

She had almost succumbed to the wound, lying on the floor of a walk-in cooler at KFC. But the thought of her daughter kept her fighting. She had to make it through for Alicia. Val didn’t want her daughter growing up like she had, wondering where her mother was. She had fought her way through a trauma-filled childhood and survived an abusive relationship; she would make it through this. What she didn’t realize was this experience would leave her with intense PTSD.

After returning home from the hospital, Val is shocked when a man steps out of an alcove and slits her throat. She rushes to her apartment to look at the damage in a mirror but finds nothing there. Her throat is intact. This same scenario is repeated each time she leaves her apartment alone. On top of this, a strange man is now staring at her from inside her mirror. Never talking, always looking. Val needs help but doesn’t know where to go.

Throughout all this, motherhood and reconnecting with the love of her life keeps Valorita moving forward to a place of healing, happiness, and peace.

This is her story of perseverance.

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REVIEWS

This book is a best seller!"
Wow! What a good read. I couldn’t put it down. A real live testimony I felt like I was sitting on the couch with her. So many life lessons in her story. So grateful you shared this Extraordinary life experiences with the world. And you conquered. Much love and success.❤️"
-Sharon Ali ★★★★★ Amazon Review

"I am really enjoying this read. It all flows so well and keeps you engaged.
Awesome job Val."
-Lindsey Swearengind ★★★★★ Amazon Review
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"Unpredictable Path to Destiny"
“From Trauma to Sanity” is very well written and easy to read. An outstanding description of her life experiences and tenacious determination to overcome every difficulty she faced. I was impressed with how the family rallied together to address family issues, identify solutions, and move forward with someone always stepping up to take the lead. If you are from a large family, you will probably relate to many of the family dynamics on some level and life lessons from the book.
-J.C ★★★★★ Amazon Review

"This is an amazing true life story that you can't walk away from without taking something with you. I highly recommend this book".
-Barbara ★★★★★ Goodreads review

"There is hope!
An insightful and poignant story of going through what seemed improbable, to victory. A lesson in how our most devastating experiences can give us tools to press forward and fight to survive. Well written account of not only survival, but peace and happiness."
-Denise Scott ★★★★★ Amazon Review

"Very inspirational!
It is unbelievable what the author lived through and how she overcame the hardships. So inspirational!"
-Colleen Sue Zambon ★★★★★ Amazon Review

​"I thought I'd put away past hurts because I thought I was strong. "From Trauma To Sanity" triggered some memories and emotions I didn't realize were still haunting me. I could feel her fear and I felt like I was their with her. Chilling story.
I could feel the fear and tension I her story and it took me back in time."
- Johanna Bright, Amazon Customer ★★★★★ Amazon Review

"I couldn’t put it down because I needed to know after all of the adversities that she had to endure could she have success happiness and good mental health."
- Maurita Gill, Amazon Customer ★★★★★ Amazon Review

"It is a compelling story of the authors life thru trauma to a good life."
- Mcallumboss ★★★★★ Barnes&Noble

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gripping Autobiography Irene J. Steele Amazon Review
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 9, 2022From Trauma to Sanity is a captivating read. The novel depicts the horrors of tragedy and abuse while detailing the survival of the human spirit. Inspirational and motivational.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt and Moving Dr. Thomas Amazon Review
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 30, 2022The story and testament of Valorita's life is very moving. The written work causes the reader to get lost in the words on the page. Though the book tells her story so well, it is also a way of healing. It can become a way of healing for others as we all have a story that has impacted our lives and need to be healed from the trauma.

 5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful story of inspiration through adversity. Darwin Salaam II Amazon Review
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 2, 2022Every page is inspiring. We can all get through so much!
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GET TO KNOW
Valorita


​Valorita Salaam has a B.S. in Management and has worked as a Configuration Manager in corporate America for twenty years. She has raised five beautiful children, whom she loves dearly, and now spends her days cherishing her husband of thirty-six years.

After surviving a traumatic childhood, an abusive relationship, and workplace violence, Valorita wants people to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. She believes everyone deserves to be happy, and that through perseverance, life can get better. She hopes her book will help inspire those in similar situations to talk openly about their problems and seek help. Valorita currently lives in  Alabama, with her husband, and  children.

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