Hiding Behind a Smile

Book excerpt: I think Suzanne has a great story and I am glad she's doing a book. —Liz Brody, contributing editor at O, The Oprah Magazine Hiding behind her smile, Suzanne portrayed a perfect marriage of love and honor rather than the distorted vows of deception, deceit, lies, cheating, and felonies. Suzanne, a broken-down housewife, shares a recollection of darkness behind the white picket fence, living a life of bondage to a controlling, abusive husband. Feeling she was a failure who could never escape the marriage of darkness. Through unbelievable, insurmountable challenges, an opportunity to reach for freedom presented itself. A riveting story of a quiet, battered housewife who found the strength and courage to face her greatest enemy—her husband. (Liz Brody featured a portion of Suzanne's story in Oprah's magazine, O, in October 2006.) Pulling no punches, Hiding behind a Smile paints a compelling portrait of abuse, betrayal, fear, and, ultimately, redemption. An exciting and timely look at survival and faith. —Peter Heyrman, author of The North Baltimore Stories