In the wake of such tragedies as the Sandusky & “Priest”
molestation cases, we’re left wondering who’s helping the victims. The
predators have received their justice, but that doesn’t exactly heal the wounds
left behind.
For those who’ve
suffered & those who love them, it may be impossible to determine why these
things have happened. Truly, life for the victims is changed forever. For Karen
F. Riley, she chose a path that led her to Spiritual healing.
As our author
tells of her circumstances, she dwells more on emotion than on the details.
This shows the strength of her character. Transparent with all her inner
struggles, she voices the uncomfortable memories.
By relying on
her faith in God, she has overcome obstacles that have hindered others.
Carefully, she examines her own secrets in order to give others the courage to
examine theirs.
Loved ones can also
find some refuge in this book. Gently, she encourages in both what to say and
what not to say. There may be readers who will pick up on certain clues she
gives, resulting in help for secret keepers in their lives.
Parents of
victims, spouses of victims, & of course, victims themselves would be doing
themselves a favor by reading this book. Surely, they’re bombarded by
well-meaning folk with a variety of self-help materials. However, turning to Christ
is the help the Karen needed.
Her story is a
victorious one. While its topic is neither happy nor comfortable, we cannot
pretend its horrors don’t exist. The fact that she wrote with such grace,
honesty & desires to help others makes it so much more than a tragedy.
Beauty from ashes is more appropriate.
How brave of
her! One can only imagine the intestinal fortitude it took to put this story to
print! But, on the other hand, imagine how many survivors will be strengthened
& inspired.
Her bravery will
carry her to literary success as she blesses others. Such courage deserves
nothing less than a 5 of 5 star rating.
I received 1 eBook copy to write my review. No other
compensation was provided. I was under no obligation to write a positive
review.
Bible verses in the book are from the NIV translation &
can be found via www.zondervan.com. More
info on Karen F. Riley & her writing can be found via publishers at www.destinyimage.com
i always think about the victim....the person who did the crime may have been put away, but the victim still has a lifetime of healing to. An old friend of mine (sadly our friendship is over) was molested as a child and she never got the help she needed. Her mother tried to make her go to therapy and whatnot but she refused to talk about it. She's still suffering with it, because her mother wasn't persistent enough. So far I like this book.
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