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Cry the Darkness: One Woman's Triumph over the Tragedy of Incest

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Cry The Darkness is a true story about a serious issue; incest. Ms. Friess has had a terrible childhood, being sexually molested by her father during many years. She is now an adult, trying very hard to get to terms with her memories. There has never really been any talk about the incest, but after some horrible events, the women and girls in the family starts talking, and it soon becomes apparent, that Ms. Friess was not the only one being molested. In fact, it turns out, that her father has kept on raping all through the years. Her baby-niece is in danger of being 'next', and it's time to face the past and stop the abuser. While the story and Ms. Friess life and her battle to become 'normal' is heartbreaking and sympathetic, and while the issues are very serious and should not be taken lightly in any circumstance, the writing lacks quality. The writing is flat, and the only thing keeping you reading is your sympathy with the victims of these unspeakable crimes. If this was not a true-life story, it would never have been made into a book.

I read this book two years ago, and it is a story that I think would help both the "Survivors" of incest and the families of the "Victims" to reach a definite understanding of how a child feels when this happens to them. I am now a volunteer for the Center For Child Abuse Prevention in my city.

As a suffer of AIDS, my life has new meaning since I was told that I am HIV positive. I want to simplify my life. Donna Friess' book has given me courage and a new insight into making my life count. It is my most valuable possesssion.

Donna Friess shows several things on incest: 1. The cycle of Abuse must end; 2. There is healing from such horrendous torture; 3. There is hope, peace, healing, and life after incest. After Donna experiences the ultimate betrayal by her father, she gives hope to incest Survivors; she lets them know that life isn't about incest and being a victim. Life is about living, loving, and trimuph of the human spirit. I highly recommend this book to any incest Survivor.