The Mountaintop

About the Book

The Mountaintop is an historical saga, beginning with Sarah, the author’s grandmother, who was left an orphan on a Midwest prairie after an Indian raid on their wagon train during the great westward migration. A true story of personal loss, struggle and abuse, both Sarah and the author endured great hardships in their lives. Sarah was an inspiration and positive influence in her life. The author lost her faer at an early age, and was left with a mentally ill and abusive mother. An even more abusive marriage caused a serious crisis in her life, which led to a profound transformation in her thinking. This change guided her through an extraordinarily difficult path toward breaking free from her turbulent and abusive marriage. In this way, she was able to save herself and her children from the ongoing trauma of their lives in order for them to prosper again and to be creative and productive individuals.

About the Author

Ruth Rodgers has been a life long student of political and world affairs, and has a diverse professional background. For several years she was offi ce manager of her husband’s business. She worked in the legal profession in law fi rms and the Offi ce of Counsel to the Governor during Governor Nelson Rockefeller’s Administration in New York. A lover of art and interior design, she worked in those areas, as well as in real estate. Over the past 20 years she has traveled extensively to many countries in Europe with each of two of her daughters, and other friends. She presently resides in Southern California enjoying her family, her two precious little dogs, writing and gardening. She is a member of The Unity Center, an all-inclusive spiritual community in San Diego, and is active in volunteer work. Email: ruth@themountaintop5.com