Peeling Back the Mask

By Authoress Terry E. Lyle

"Peeling back the mask"....
Non-fiction saga exposing shamelessly explosive detailed accounts of her journey and experiences in the Deep South while stepping on the toes of many. Her goal is to force accountability.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Oct 19, 2012
• ISBN: 9781477278840

Authoress Terry E. Lyle

Authoress Terry E. Lyle is a prolific writer that enjoys good conversations and appreciates the many blessings that have been bestowed upon her by God. Her stance on honesty is unwavering. Her main goal that she wishes to achieve out of this life, is to be able to love, reach-out, train and share knowledge with compassion through speech or within the pages of her many books. Being raised in Baltimore, Maryland and having traveled many times abroad she always look for the unusual because she's known for being a strange bird herself. with her colorful personality and inner glow it's hard not to love her! Terry will always leave a lasting impression because she has that "IT" factor and that special something that rarely comes along!

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© 2012 by Authoress Terry E. Lyle. All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of Authoress Terry E. Lyle

Published by AuthorHouse 10/15/2012

ISBN: 978-1-4772-7886-4 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4772-7885-7 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4772-7884-0 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012919024

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Editor: Jim Swettenham

Illustrator: Nichole Crapper

Contents

Chapter One (Reflecting)

Chapter Two (Communication Breakdown)

Chapter Three (The Saga Continues)

Chapter Four (The Men I Encountered)

Chapter Five (The Buzz Around Town)

Chapter Six (Scandalous Women)

Chapter Seven (Passing the Time)

Chapter Eight (Full Disclosure)

Chapter Nine (My screwed up neighbors)

Dedication

I dedicate this book to gutsy people, who are not afraid to either tell the truth or back down because of peer pressure. It’s long overdue to force people to be accountable.

And as always I give all honors to God who know my weaknesses and still provide his mercy and grace upon my life as I grow into a better person. He isn’t through with me yet but up until that time I will call it like I see it.

Preface

All accounts are true but some names and physical structures were changed to protect the innocent. The content of this book is written without prejudice and with no malice against anyone; however I apologize to anyone who may be hurt because of the indirect fallout of my disclosures.

Sometimes you will have to go through the fire before purification

This quote has given me a source of strength through adversity.

God doesn’t like ugly and God doesn’t really care much for beauty but God sure loves the truth

Authoress Terry E. Lyle

2012

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Chapter One

(Reflecting)

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Quite often you’ll find yourself in deep thought triggered by pent-up hostility by some injustice aimed at you and with that being said I will attempt to accurately expose the dirty little secrets hidden behind the mask of smiles.

It started for me approximately six years ago when I ventured to move south to what is known as the Bible Belt. The term Bible Belt is given to a region considered to be known for its many churches and the many spiritually minded people who live in the area.

Like everything else, things aren’t always as what they appear. I fellowship at this tiny little church and on a good day we may have sixty people and on a normal day it’s approximately thirty-five to forty people in attendance.

I remembered when I switched my membership I chose to sit in the rear of the church so I wouldn’t be noticed as I watched the behaviors of the other members.

Sitting in the back of a church has many advantages . . . from there you can see the subtle little things being done discreetly while others up front hope that no one else has noticed.

From the rear of the church I had noticed some of the adults as well as their children trying to quietly open candy wrappers and enjoy their sweet delights while hiding their trash in the holders used for the placement of hymn books and Bibles.

I have watched some people discreetly attempting to sniff their armpits for odors because perhaps they had forgotten their deodorant that morning while others fidget as they busy themselves adjusting their hair-pieces and neckties.

One of the funniest things is watching a sleeping member whose head violently snaps back when they fall asleep while hoping no one notices the drool dripping down the side of their mouth. My all-time favorite is when someone coughs and farts at the same time and tries to look dignified while praying that no one smells them. The different personalities are hilarious at best but didn’t Jesus say Come as you are?

But we, the body of Christ, hope you don’t stay the way you came. Like any other congregation I would imagine that the members with the mental disorders create a situation that brings distress and heavy sighs from the rest of the congregation when those afflicted get up or speak.

Immediate apprehensions set in because you never