VANCOUVER, Wash., April 9, 2010 — From her very earliest memories, Sand Strasburg has always understood that the life she is living is not her first. Deception Past (published by iUniverse), by Franki deMerle, is the story of a girl whose Catholic upbringing leaves no room for her past life.
Sand's story is told by Brenda Campbell through the use of tarot cards. Though a generation apart, Brenda grew up as Sand's neighbor, and both women's lives are filled with pain and betrayal. As a friend of Brenda's uncle, Sand is the only strong female role model in Brenda's life.
Sand's childhood took place during the turbulence and violence of 1960s Alabama. The young woman takes in everything around her – the gender inequality, race riots and war protests – during her formative years. Along the way, she finds only a few close friends with whom she can share her past life memories.
Her aunt's death leads her family to discover a blackmail package involving local officials, illegal drugs and prostitution. Finally understanding her earlier premonitions, Sand is convinced that the fire that killed her aunt was no accident. The blackmail package disappears, which eventually leads to a further entwining of Brenda and Sand's lives.
Sand finally learns her past life identity only after it has been stolen by a former friend. She and Brenda are finally able to find peace in forgiveness and loving even those who seem unlovable.
About the Author
Franki deMerle grew up in Huntsville, Ala., during the 1960s and '70s, and her experiences are the basis for this story. deMerle's name is on the Wall of Tolerance at the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Ala. She is a founding member of the Build the Dream Foundation, dedicated to building a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Washington, DC. deMerle is also the author of Ripples on the Surface, a collection of poetry. She now lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Deception Past
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