COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 12, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Author Carrie Brinks was a young and severely abused wife. But was she guilty of hiring hit men to kill her husband? My Father, an inspirational autobiography tells the real story behind one of the most highly publicized trials of 1979. This riveting drama will bring to life the reality of one woman's forbidden romance and the debacle that followed.
When Carrie met Robert, he swept her off her feet and treated her to romance and stability. When she became pregnant, she and Robert were married. Life was blissful at first as they lived in elegance and style. Carrie never thought to question where Robert's wealth came from. But once she discovered it came from illegal means and refused to participate in it, that's when her life took a hellish turn. Robert began to abuse her physically and verbally. The children, Rusty and Ricky, were not spared and also suffered. There was no escape because Robert always seemed to find her wherever she went. Her constant fear of her husband and for her children's safety took its toll sending her into a state of depression and mental instability. And that's when she thought of a plan to end it.
Columbus, Ohio was home to the verdict that perplexed the nation and separated a mother from her two young sons. In 1979, Carrie Brinks was found guilty of the murder of her husband, Robert Brinks, and sentenced to life imprisonment. A shy, unassuming woman, Carrie was not someone who would hire men on a whim to kill her husband. The reason was a deep-rooted fear of her husband and fear for her children's safety. She tried asking for help from people but they always turned her away. At her breaking point, Carrie turned to her heavenly Father for saving grace. It was the best decision of her life.
Carrie's story is one of hope and inspiration. She is a remarkable survivor of domestic violence and a mafia marriage. It shows how a person can succumb to domestic violence and incarceration while not losing faith in her Creator. If you feel like the world has alienated you and that you have no value in this world, take refuge in this marvelous story. She overcame a life sentence, barely missed the grasps of the electric chair, and suffered the most physical and emotional abuse a wife could endure.
While it reads like a work of fiction, it is autobiographical. The events that unfolded in Columbus over twenty years ago have not been forgotten. My Father is a perfect example of a troubled woman finding the hope, determination, and perseverance to overcome an unfathomable life.
My Father * by Carrie Brinks
Publication Date: July 28, 2008
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