A Random ACT: An Inspiring True Story of Fighting to Survive and Choosing to Forgive

by Kimberly Lohman Suiters and Cindi Broaddus

Book Overview

Cindi Broaddus didn't realize that her life was about to be forever altered as she sat in the passenger seat of a car on a lonely highway, speeding toward the airport in the early morning hours of June 5, 2001. A single mother of three and a delighted new grandmother, she was thinking only of her well-earned vacation when a gallon jar of sulfuric acid, tossed from an overpass by an unknown assailant, came crashing through the windshield. In a heartbeat,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060735155
• ISBN13: 9780060735159
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A true heroine

It's all about attitude and Cindi Broaddus sets a fine example for us all. The single mom has become a visible heroine and now a role-model for women around the world. Acid violence is a largely ignored hate crime that often goes unpunished throughout much of the world. Victims are shunned for their disfigurement. Cindi Broaddus shines light on a shameful situation with courage and grace.

Speaks to the heart!

As the author of an inspirational book for teens, I greatly appreciated this heartrending story of tragedy turned blessing. I think the negative reviews citing her frequent self-congragulatory statements are simply a reflection of our tendancy toward degradation. This story is inspirational and uplifting! Cindi's story speaks to the power of the heart and mind. The quality of our lives is a decision we make every day. This book will add to yours!

It Nudged Me To Be More Forgiving

If Cindi Broaddus could forgive such a deliberately vicious act, surely any of us can put aside hurts that are little by comparison. Her book is shockingly honest in dealing with the hurt she endured as a mother left to raise three daughters and how her refusal to be a victim in that case helped her to rise above the mental and physical pain of acid searing her face and body. It is an amazing story.

An Unspeakable Crime, An Incredible Woman!!

WOW! What a woman, what a beautiful spirit she has, and what extraordinary courage in the face of senseless violence. What this poor woman suffered after nearly being killed is shocking and horrific. But she braved the entire life-shattering event with an attitude of hope and peace. Cindi Broaddus is my newfound heroine! If only we all could face trials with such honesty, bravery, compassion, and careful consideration, the world would be a much, much better place. God bless you, Cindi for sharing your story with the world! =)

A Random Act of Kindness

After meeting Cindi, hearing her story, then feeling compelled to get the whole story by reading her book, I was shocked to her that people had rated it poorly. Cindi in person, and in her book, is an amazing inspiration to any person that crosses her path. This story of courage, faith , love and healing is truely one of a kind. If anyone of you have ever needed an uplifting story, you must read this one. After only meeting Cindi for a short time at a book club, and then reading her story, I am forever inspired by her, her family, (I was also lucky enough to meet Brandi)and by her amazy story of strength! I have chosen this review to be one of my "Random Acts of Kindness" I hope that this review will help lead to you her turely touching and inspirational story! God Bless