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Fear of Fear A Psychological Thriller
Vivian Long has suffered from agoraphobia and panic attacks for most of her life.
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About Fear of Fear A Psychological Thriller
Vivian Long has suffered from agoraphobia and panic attacks for most of her life. She survived a childhood abduction and as a teenager, a sexual assault. But the echoes of the trauma fester for years, slowly decaying Vivian's essence and finally erupt one afternoon when she and her daughter, Faith, are on a routine errand. Vivian's panic impels her to speed through a red traffic light in a desperate attempt to get home, and they are nearly hit by an oncoming truck. With the help of a new psychiatrist, Dr. Wallace Buhari, Vivian is introduced to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and is able to overcome many challenges, finally becoming free of a lifetime of paralyzing fear. As a reward for completing the therapy, Vivian and her husband, Carl, plan a canoe and camping trip in a remote part of northern Michigan. Rowing down a picturesque river with the man she loves and experiencing nature and serenity lifts Vivian to a new level of accomplishment and joy--until tragedy strikes. In a matter of seconds, Vivian's world is shattered and plunges her into the middle of her worst nightmare. Can she survive? And if so, will she wish she hadn't?
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