Embraced by Love

About the Book

Embraced by Love begins with the early struggles of a six year old child who prefers severe isolation and loneliness. Rey’s story traces not a quest to search for belonging, but an obsessive quest to continue his solitary status by seeking alternative fulfillment in antiquated music and theatre. Throughout his childhood, Rey’s preference to being alone continues until he enters Jr. High through his High School years. It is upon these years that he falls madly in love. The relationship will impact his personal and social development through his adult years in extremely destructive ways until he finds people that genuinely care for him. This book will resonate to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, parents of children with Special Needs, and individuals caught in the cycle of dysfunctional relationships.

About the Author

Antonio Carvajal is a professor emeritus at the University of Northern Colorado. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree in English Literature and Speech/Drama at Sul Ross University, a Master of Science degree in Special Education and Sociology at Texas A & M University, and a doctorate degree in Education at the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Carvajal has been in the field of education for forty-four years: nine years in public schools and thirty-four in higher education. He currently lives with his wife Joanie in Greeley, Colorado. They have three children and two grandchildren, Taylor Mate, Alexander Kabacy and Dustin Kim.