Carmen (Aurie) never felt like she fit in. Even as a very young child, she was certain there was more going on than met her eye. She was always searching for something more, something deeper. Her quest led her from a difficult childhood into a world of external fame, fortune and adventure as a world-class pro surfer. However, riding the ecstatic waves of professional surfing only hid her inner pain; it didn’t stop the bouts of crushing despair. Carmen started to explore self-development and then took a deeper dive into spirituality at the age of 21.
Her pursuit took her to India to study with the Dalai Lama, but in her innocence she was abducted, stripped of her money and passport, held captive, repeatedly raped and extorted for two long months. After a dramatic rescue, Carmen made her way back home to Australia and began the long journey to healing, self-worth and forgiveness. What she discovered is profound.
“I am so glad you are sharing your story with the world. I believe everyone, men and women alike, should read it. Your writing style is fresh, exciting and incredibly readable. You drew me into your story on the first page and I couldn’t put it down until the last page. This book is not just Carmen’s story – it is a story that belongs to all people everywhere who have fought back to achieve health and happiness after being destroyed by uncaring and unfeeling perpetrators. Do you know someone like that? Gift them this book! It’s empowering!”
Sandy Anastasi
National TV Star, USA
Internationally-renowned Psychic Channel and Author
Teacher and Mentor to Celebrity Psychic Medium John Edward
“I see this as a spiritual book of our time. A time people, more than ever before, are seeking answers to life’s BIGGEST questions… This book will not only invite a liking for and admiration for Carmen, it will invite younger women into a greater self-understanding and give older women a chance to reflect upon and validate their own life learnings.”
Annette Baulch
Co-author of Coming Together: Solving the Mystery of Intimate Relationships and Facilitator of oztantra.com
