Athena Rising, A Memoir

Download or read book Athena Rising, A Memoir written by Heather Bond and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-06-27 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At 33 Heather Bond was on top of the world living a real action hero's life. Her passion to push her physical and mental states lead her into the world of extreme sports, careers, and lifestyles. She trained alongside America's most elite special force teams; Marine Recons, Navy Seals, and Hot Shot fire fighters. Dropped off by a helicopter into a remote region to face a fire's fury was exhilarating. She relished in the satisfaction she received while being thrown through a window or being shot in a fight scene as a Hollywood stuntwoman. She had it all until a twist of fate robbed her of her physical prowess and identity. She searched for answers. With her mother by her side she set out on a spiritual journey that landed them both in a West Bengal Indian prison accused of terrorism. Athena Rising, takes the reader on an odyssey through the terrors and pleasures of an Indian prison; the selling of her soul for an esteemed career which led to a sexual harassment lawsuit, a broken spine and spirit. With red flag warnings ignored and poor choices, Pandora's box opened, leading her deep into a destructive relationship and its betrayals. Readers will connect to this inspirational quest of new self-discovery, the human spirit, and its tenacity to heal.Chaos, confusion, and heartache can teach compassion, forgiveness, and bring expansion to all those willing to transcend. This is the story of her rising.