In Broken But Not Abandoned, author Gloria Manns tells the amazing story of her life's journey that has included abuse, child molestation, living in foster care, orphanages, to one day becoming a caregiver and a nurse. The common thread in her life-evident by reading her story-is the persistent pursuance by the Lord. A biography and remarkable story on how to overcome adversity in life. Making a choice to overcome struggles, overcome adversities, and overcoming hardship. Working through and overcoming child sexual molestation and abuse. Autobiography including living with an alcoholic mother. American autobiography 1950s. American autobiography 1960s. Living in New York state in the 1950s. Living in New York state in the 1960s.