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He was desperate, she was terrified! He grabbed her at sunset and held her captive for 14 hours through the darkest of nights in West Texas. The haunting wilderness of the Texas Chihuahuan Desert provided the perfect backdrop for a desperate and demented undocumented alien to strike terror into the heart of a single mother living alone in Terlingua. Through twelve tortuous hours her efforts to stay alive document the incredible strength of a woman determined to outwit her captor and live long enough to tell the story. The heartbreaking events of that night, and the following saga that led to the capture and trial of Refugio Gardea Gonzalez, became a controversial international border incident: El Incidente Gonzalez. With courageous audacity, these events are finally shared by the woman who was dead center of this unprecedented story. Written with gripping intensity, this is a tale that will move you, shake you, and leave you wanting to know more about the extraordinary Texas Spirit.

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A wonderfulread. True life, true danger and the 'voice'... of calm self survival. JamesMcDonald, Psychologist, Minister Borderline has real life characters, settings, conflicts and resolutions described withbrutal honesty and vivid poetry. Youngreaders will find this 'true story of courage and justice' prophetic. Older readers will find it affirming. It is a timely story, well told. Perry LeeLittle, Brewster Country Resident The first chapter sets the stage for much more to come and to wonder if life will allowfor fulfillment or sorrow, but more likely a mixture of both. Borderlineis a guidebook on how to survive trauma and learn to prepare and prevent futuretrauma. As a child abuse forensic Pediatricianin a previous life, I feel this would be an excellent resource for counselorsand nurses. David HardyMD Jayson Woodward has written an extraordinary book about her life in West Texas. It isa remarkable story, from the terror of being kidnapped and raped through herstruggles to regain a life with her son in a community she loves, to the joy offalling in love. KS Richter, BA, University of Texas Borderline is a book about survival under the most harrowing conditions. A woman alonefaces a ruthless stranger in a remote area, who is determined to control thatperson and dehumanize her. Her courageand survival reveal an inner strength that assists her in coming through theordeal a stronger person. This bookshould be made available to every crisis center nationwide. Rod Odem, Principal (Ret)

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"Learning to navigate her way through a dangerous and disintegrating family, Jayson Woodward has been writing and counseling in one form or another her entire life. Reaching adulthood she went on to earn a B.S. degree in Education and Writing, and then a M.Ed. degree in counseling. She became a certified teacher and taught writing for ten years. She counseled young clients in a school setting over issues which she, herself, was all too acquainted. ""I believe books and writings of any kind that reach people can positively impact their lives,"" has been a mantra throughout her life. In Borderline, her second book, she hopes her narrative will inspire readers to overcome challenges associated with victimhood, while teaching basic information in defending against predation. Her first book, The Heart Remembers, her numerous short stories and songs, all reflect the power of people, especially women, to overcome adversity with mercy and forgiveness. A well seasoned traveler, Ms. Woodward has lived near many borders: the southwestern border of the United States, Belize, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Peru. Her travels have served to broaden her interests in geology, gemstones and jewelry making and to enrich her understanding of life through cultures different from her own. As a single mother to a son, she learned that wit and humor can go a long way to survival of almost anything. In fact, while trying to grow up in her birth family, comedy became one of her strongest coping skills. And so throughout her writings, the reader will sometimes come across humorous writings in the most solemn places. ""Humor diffuses stress, and life is all about dis-tress and eu-stress. Laugh a little."" Currently Jayson lives in the southwest and continues to write."

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