The Power of Unity

“When there are peaceful people in the midst, the world becomes more peaceful. We must let it begin within ourselves. We can’t make the whole world peaceful all at once, but we can begin to show them what we have learned. Everybody has been created differently by our loving Heavenly Father. We need all kinds of people to make our world function and bring hope to everyone no matter what their color, race, or cultural background. Even the terrible sinner has to have a place of hope. We have no right to condemn anyone, but we can set a good example for others to follow. We, who know the love of God, know the enemy comes in like a thief in the night to try to destroy hope, ruin families, and create division through racism, jealousy, and unequal opportunities to prosper.” – Ignacio

 Beatriz Villanueva Rudecindo was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She studied philosophy and literature in La Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo and earned a master’s degree in education from City College in New York City. Beatriz has two daughters, two beautiful grandchildren, and resides in Suffern, New York.

This is her second book. Her first book, The Tears of the Caterpillars, was released in 2014 and shares the stories of two children and their families as they meet and influence each other in their journeys to realize their destinies. Hector and Laura, who came from two social environments, are victims of bullying in different ways. After the paths of these two disheartened children intertwine, both must decide whether to let their circumstances rule over them or rise above their challenges to overcome issues in their childhood. It addresses how to deal with problems such as identity crises, negative thoughts, internalized feelings of inferiority, and desperation.