The author of "When Angels Die," a self-help guide to surviving a rape or another crime, recently donated a copy of the book to Denton Public Library's Emily Fowler Central Library in Denton, Texas. Caroline de Chavigny visited Denton April 5 to sign and sell copies of "When Angels Die" at North Texas Book Festival.
"When Angels Die" shares how de Chavigny, then a young single mother, saw her world forever changed when she was raped and left for dead in her own home in July 1993. She survived, but de Chavigny and her children suffered scars that took years to heal. "When Angels Die" offers hope to those living with fear because of a crime. The book is a guide to regaining control, said de Chavigny, who spent many years searching the correct professional therapy for her family. "It's so difficult for anyone who has been a crime victim to know what to do and how to deal with the flood of questions and fears that surface," de Chavigny said. "It takes time, but it's possible for crime victims to become crime survivors. "I dedicate the book to those in transition." The book, published by Banney House Publications, also is available at www.CarolinedeChavigny.com and www. Amazon.com.Videos