VERONICA R. DE ALMEIDA

How a Jail Cell Saved Christmas is a mesmerizing true story of breaking the law and betrayal on one hand and compassion and forgiveness on the other.

Veronica and her daughter’s family dynamics change quickly from seemingly happy to despair in this intimate story of a devastating divorce that threatens to destroy Christmas.

Not for the faint of heart, this tale, told in Veronica’s own voice, relates how she an Honorary Consul, got three Americans released from jail in El Salvador. It’s full of surprises.

This engaging story will bring a little Christmas cheer to your bookshelf all year long!

For a signed copy mailed to you, send $15 via Venmo @Veronica-Almeida-8

Include in the comment, who would you like it made out to, and address for mailing

About the Author

Veronica R. de Almeida was first published in 2016 when a chapter she wrote was featured in the book In the Spirit of Jershon. Since that time, she has developed a love for writing. In addition to sitting on several boards, she is actively involved in managing her own real estate rental business. 

Veronica is a native of El Salvador and a former teacher. She was appointed Honorary Consul of El Salvador to Utah in 2001. Her interests include Latin American studies, politics, religion, reading, writing, family history, and spending time with her grandchildren. Veronica and her husband blended two families making them the parents of eleven children and twenty-eight grandchildren. 

Recently they have served in several international and domestic areas on assignment from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including the Caribbean, the Philippines, South America, The United States and Canada. She currently resides in Utah. 

For more information, or to contact the author, please visit her webpage: www.veronicardealmeida.com 

email: veronicardealmeida@gmail.com