Forces of Destiny
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(NEXT to Auhtor Photo) JEAN E. ROY VAN KEULEN, PH.D. Professor Emerita in Special Education at San Francisco State University in San Francisco, California lives on the Central Coast of Monterey County. Dr. van Keulen has worked extensively in the U.S.A. and abroad in general and special education, and administration for agencies serving preschool children, youth and adults. Forces of Destiny is the sequel to her first novel, The Winds of Fate Micronesian Love Story. This book continues the powerful love story between Madison, a prominent attorney, governor, and later the favorably known and respected President of the tropical Micronesian Island Nation of Aurora. Elizabeth, a university professor from San Francisco, California is his first true love and she loves him very much, but increasingly feels guilty about their infidelity; however, she cannot give him up. She sought psychotherapy to help her cope with her paralyzing guilt, and later family tragedies and emotional trauma.
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Forces of Destiny is the sequel to The Winds of Fate Micronesian Love Story released in 2012 and is available online and in bookstores. Madison and Elizabeth’s powerful, unrelenting love affair reignited over a span of 44 years. Because of their infidelity, they lived two lives. They survived many tragic events that affected them deeply. Both were affected deeply and emotionally from three deaths, and a case of diagnosed complicated and unresolved grief. As lovers, they take incredible risks that could easily destroy them, their marriages, families, professions and reputations. They are aware of the risks, but their love and commitment to each other is so profound and powerful, they are willing to take the risks and continue playing with fire. The bond between them outweighs and overpowers their rational judgment as lovers and best friends. They are highly educated, respected, and known for their prestigious work on Aurora, the USA and abroad. Yet, they continue to live two lives in secrecy and strategically arrange time to rendezvous with each other while still loving and living with their spouses and children. For years, both suffered many individual and family tragedies, headaches, heartbreaks, and shed many tears. After 43 years of unfaithfulness, both ended up in psychotherapy and family counseling. In family counseling, Madison confessed and shared his story about his love affair with Elizabeth from the beginning with his family present. The reactions from his family and counselor were totally unexpected. The Forces of Destiny continues the compelling, magnetic journey of love and determination of Madison and Elizabeth.
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JEAN E. ROY VAN KEULEN, PH.D. Professor Emerita in Special Education at San Francisco State University in San Francisco, California lives on the Central Coast of Monterey County. Dr. van Keulen has worked extensively in the U.S.A. and abroad in the respective fields of general and special education, and education administration with preschool age children through adulthood.