Survival Has Consequences: Shot and Left to Die: A Survivor's Story • Hardcover

A community leader shares her fight for survival after being left for dead, the only survivor of a live television interview turned double murder. This is a story of surviving the shooting and of dealing with the aftermath: painful surgeries, frustrating legal battles, and psychological scars. It's a raw, honest, yet ultimately hopeful account of resilience, community strength, and finding gratitude in the aftermath of unthinkable violence.


The emotional core of this story is the relentless fight to reclaim a life. The only survivor of a planned assassination is shot and left for dead. Her journey is a firm rejection of the label 'victim'. The central conflict isn’t just about surviving a gunshot; it’s about the consequences. It’s a battle against a broken body, a flawed legal system, and the invisible wounds of trauma. This book draws its readers into her struggle, not just during the dramatic moments, but also in the quiet, daily choices that kept her going, finding humor, and choosing gratitude over bitterness. The resolution is an honest acceptance of a "new normal," told with the unique honesty of an author still living it.