WHAT'S IN EMERALD CITY

What's in Emerald City? The Power of the Heart is a gripping memoir of surviving trauma that reads like a Hollywood movie. Yolanda Trevino's writing debut chronicles the painful tragedies of her life that began in her adolescence. As she struggles with self-worth and validation into adulthood, she finds herself in abusive relationships and one would alter her life forever. She is entrapped in a conspiracy and with billions of dollars at stake her life is used as collateral damage and left in ruins when she is convicted of a crime she didn't commit. She is emotionally distraught and attempts to put the shattered pieces of her life together when heartbreak and tragedy strike again and send her into "e;the darkest days"e; of her life. This time, her tragedy serves as the catalyst that changes everything around.Yolanda goes through a spiritual awakening and with a renewed appreciation for life, she embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery where she finds the courage, strength and determination to live a life filled with happiness and purpose. She begins a process of self-love and validation that mends her broken spirit and heals her heart; which then opens a well of compassion and forgiveness and releases her from the chains of her past.This book touches on abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health and resilience.