Sailing Free: The Linda David Story is about one woman's miraculous tale of survival from the worst spousal abuse case in America.

Tortured, beaten, malnourished, and neglected by her husband of 25 years, Linda was left with limbs deformed by untreated fractures, rendering her unable to use her hands or walk; eye sockets so injured she could no longer see; and a brain extensively and irreversibly damaged. She also endured bloody confrontations with seven guard dogs, which lived on board and competed with her for food. When Linda reached the emergency room, her battered state shocked the medical world.

After being continually assaulted for more than 12 years by her husband Victor, who all this time had conned the state into paying him to take care of his supposedly disabled wife, Linda was finally rescued and transferred to a long-term care facility to begin her recovery. Meanwhile, her husband continued to walk the streets a free man. Finally convicted of domestic violence, Victor was sent to prison - but was released early on "good behavior."

Sailing Free is the frank and compelling account of how Linda persevered, with purpose and fortitude but also with hope and courage, through intense trauma and fear. For the first time ever, Linda's story reveals the agonizing details of life and her remarkable recovery.

About the Author

James Fraioli’s books have appeared on national radio and television, presented at the White House, and featured in the New York Times. Seasoned, skilled and known for both the speed and grace of his writing, he is also an investigative journalist and contributes to dozens of magazines. Fraioli is a well-connected, book marketing expert with ties to the motion picture and television industry.