Overview

On the morning of June 9, 1982, in a bright and beautiful upscale Miami neighborhood, Alain and Nella's lives change forever when their mother waves the 11-year-old twins goodbye for school. Shortly after seeing her children off, she is murdered in their family home, along with Kiko, her brother, and the twins' beloved uncle. How did this happen? What would happen next? How will Alain and Nella survive? REDEEMED tells the extraordinary story of the journey that Alain and Nella make as they navigate the world without their beloved mother. They live in a world of danger, as their father is a drug dealer, involved with other Colombian dealers. Money, millions of dollars, come and go. Violence is everywhere, and the world of crime provides a powerful lure for Alain, who winds up selling drugs with his father. Nella and Alain lose almost everyone and everything. And then Nella loses her beloved brother for ten years while he is in prison for drug dealing. But in prison, Alain uncovers his family's deepest, darkest secrets, including the murder of their mother. Alain and his sister Nella might never recover from the truth. But with faith, hard work, the love of their families, and the love of God, they are REDEEMED.

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""This is a story for all readers to reflect on when they think the path forward is too hard or the obstacles too daunting."" -Eric Hoecker, Alain's brother-in-law and member of Kairos Prison Ministry International ""This book is a master class on grit and resilience, a master class on spiritual growth, a master class in taking the road less traveled to arrive at your own destination of self fulfillment and redemption.""-Bibi, Nella's friend ""In this book you will find inspiration in how God never abandons you and helps you find the way."" -Jessica Aviles, Nella's friend of 25 years

Author Information

Bianella Orozco-DeLaHoz was born in Brooklyn, New York. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Miami Dade College and is nationally certified as an expert Inpatient Obstetric Nurse. She has worked as a Labor and Delivery nurse for over 25 years at Baptist Hospital of Miami. A three-time marathon runner and proud mother of three, she considers her greatest accomplishment to be the loving family she built with the love of her life, Anthony. Born in Brooklyn, New York, alongside his twin sister Bianella, Alain Orozco's early life was shaped by hardship. After relocating to Florida, he faced the harsh realities of growing up with a father involved in drug dealing. Though that path led Alain to spend over a decade in federal prison on drug-related charges, it was there where he began his path to redemption. Upon his release, Alain rebuilt his life from the ground up, becoming a Certified Residential Property Appraiser, a career he's pursued for more than 24 years. Working from home gave him the priceless opportunity to be present for his wife of 24 years and actively raise their two daughters, a role he cherishes above all. Alain's discipline extends beyond business. He's a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and 12-time IBJJF Champion, and trains regularly at American Top Team, proving that strength isn't just physical-it's mental, emotional, and spiritual. Today, Alain resides in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he continues his business in Appraising Real Estate, building homes, training in Jiu Jitsu, and living with purpose. His journey is a testament to the power of redemption, resilience, and relentless determination.

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