About the Book
A true love story, written as a memoir by Natalie Persad, “Kidnapped by Destiny: A Dreamer’s Tale” beautifully highlights wisdom and spirit, unwavering faith, and a commitment to love. These elements shine through the numerous letters and invaluable photographs shared throughout the narrative. This tale depicts how love can flourish, regardless of distance, emphasizing the odds, gaps, and challenges that arise in their journey together. Remarkably, they hold themselves together through it all. Multiple letters exchanged between Natalie and her husband span forty-six years. This story underscores the power and belief in true love and how it can win battles.
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Natalie shares her journey, beginning on the small island of Wakenaam, Guyana, and provides insights into her childhood and roots, filled with simplicity and joy. She writes in a way that navigates through life’s challenges, migration, personal growth, family, and her strong faith and commitment to positivity. Through her wisdom and the power of love, she demonstrates that true love is potentially strong enough to face whatever challenges or obstacles arise. This book is a testament to how true love can flourish and grow. Moreover, this tale explores perseverance, trust, and the magic of connection.
Book Chapter
My name is Natalie Persad, and the idea of writing a book about my life never crossed my mind. I was just an ordinary person…
Chapter 1
As I reflect on the origin of my story, it transports me back to a tender age when life's challenges seemed to unfold without rhyme or reason. It
Chapter 2
From the blossoming stages of my existence, I found myself grappling with the elusive concept of love—or at least what I perceived it to be. In a world…
Chapter 3
Grief and joy are two extreme ends of emotions, yet they have a lot more common than one might think. They are like two sides of the same coin…
Chapter 4
The word "marriage" hangs heavy on our tongues, a mere five letters but a cosmos within. It's a whispered "I do," echoing through eternity…
Chapter 5
Just like how everything in life has a shelf life, happiness too follows a similar pattern. It comes and goes in phases. And once the cloud of happiness fades…
Chapter 6
Mothers and daughters have a really special bond. It’s a connection that goes beyond words, beyond understanding, and beyond explanation. It’s a bond built on love, trust, and a shared…
Chapter 7
In our cozy and nurturing home, our house had become a sanctuary, a place where the outside world seemed distant and unimportant. To me, it was a space where love and…
Chapter 8
Part of our existence is all about moving towards betterment and striving to improve our lives and circumstances. This drive for improvement was instilled in me ever since I was…
Chapter 9
There is something truly magical about New York. It's a city that never sleeps, a place swarming with endless opportunities and possibilities. In New York, dreams are not just born…
Chapter 10
As we grow up and transition into new phases of our lives, part of the process involves understanding the importance of catch and release. This means knowing what to hold…
Chapter 11
What is love? Is it something that you can touch or hold in your hands? It isn’t. So why, then, is its importance so profoundly emphasized? The reason is simple…
Chapter 12
Why Read It
Natalie shares her journey, beginning on the small island of Wakenaam, Guyana, and provides insights into her childhood and roots, filled with simplicity and joy. She writes in a way that navigates through life’s challenges, migration, personal growth, family, and her strong faith and commitment to positivity. Through her wisdom and the power of love, she demonstrates that true love is potentially strong enough to face whatever challenges or obstacles arise. This book is a testament to how true love can flourish and grow. Moreover, this tale explores perseverance, trust, and the magic of connection.