Sharon S Darrow

This book will reveal many of the key events that take place in the four books of the Laura's Dash series, as well as more information on characters, both factual and fictional. It also provides inside information about which characters and events were made up and why they were created. This book gives in-depth look at the evolution of the Laura's Dash series.

Her Triumph is the fourth and last book in the Laura's Dash Series. The first book covered Laura's hardscrabble upbringing and her escape from a vicious, abusive father. In the second book, we followed her life as an adult, wife, and mother coping with the Great Depression. The third book brought new challenges when Laura's husband had a mental breakdown and was committed to an insane asylum, leaving Laura to fend for herself and her children alone. In Her Triumph we share Laura's struggles to raise her children to adulthood in a world with little respect or resources for families torn apart by hardships beyond their control, and her anguish and pain when the country is again caught up in war in Korea and World War II. Her Triumph chronicles Laura's children's growth into strong, successful adults inspired by their mother's love and example. And we see Laura, after years of selfless struggle, finally able to find confidence in herself and her gifts.

Laura was raised to hide who she was. She'd been told repeatedly to never reveal her Cherokee heritage, or the fact that she'd been attacked by her own father. And no one should ever know she had the Second Sight, or they might think she was crazy or possessed. Somehow, Laura built a life on her own, married a good man who adored her, and had children, all while managing to keep her secrets. She was determined to raise her children in a home filled with love and support, rather than in an atmosphere of fear and pain like the one she'd known. Laura's husband shared her ideals, but had demons and fears of his own from his experiences in World War 1. Together they worked hard, but their best intentions were repeatedly beaten down by the realities of life in the Great Depression. This book is Historical Fiction, but was inspired by a real woman of tremendous courage and determination, the author's maternal grandmother. It's Sharon S Darrow's way of honoring her and all of the other ordinary women throughout history who overcame incredible challenges.

"Laura was born in Indian Territory in 1903. Half Cherokee, she was taught that her heritage was shameful by a vicious, abusive father. A father who not only abused her and her siblings, but made her believe that she was at fault. She was extremely intuitive during a time when such a gift was considered proof of the devil's work, and told that if people found out, many of them would consider her crazy or possessed. "She Survives" is the first book of the 4-book series, Laura's Dash, about an amazing, courageous woman's life. The series is inspired by a real woman, the author's maternal grandmother, and written to honor her and all the other women of her era that didn't consider themselves special at all. The author was intrigued by how a woman who was taught to be ashamed of who she was and to hide parts of her basic nature, could somehow find the confidence and bravery to build a life for herself and her children.