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Little Girl Lost

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My review is based on, not only the book, but on real
life events that me and her have faced together. Hi, im the stepdaughter of Leisha Joseph. I'm not only giving the book 5 stars because she's my stepmom but, because i have read the book, and it seems, even to a 13 year old like myself, interesting. I think she deserves the 5 stars for, all the hard work she's ever done in her life. Writing a book, writing tons of childrens books like her new Christmas one that just came out. Basically, going on with her life no matter what challenges lie ahead of her, Leisha, is the most loving person i have ever met.

Leisha, I went to convention this past week in Knoxville, Tennessee and on Saturday night when you spoke, it was such a wonderful yet scary story. I was touched by how strong you are. God has been there for you a lot and I hope that if I am ever in a situation like that, I will have the Faith to do what you've done. Thanks for speaking to us.

Being a rape survivor myself, I am always looking for books on the subject - specifically books written by survivors. The major part of the book was about her childhood. A small section was devoted to actual rape recovery - not a lot of detail. A Christian perspective on sexual assault is hard to find and she does a great job of showing that her faith is what carried her through the rough parts. The book was easy to read and I do commend Leisha Joseph for being brave enough to share her story with the rest of us.

I was sitting at my aunts house when I seen this book and I grabbed it and read the short paragraph about the book and just that was enough for me to see I would love this book! So I asked my aunt to borrow it and brought it home and started reading it! I never wanted to put it down cause it always brought interest! I read the whole story and it inspired and amazed me! Never have I seen one person have so much faith in God! I would love to meet her and tell her my thoughts!

I read Leisha's book and it helped me to deal with some of the things that I had gone through on a personal level. I too came from a "Dysfunctional Family" I can relate because we have similar backgrounds even though our paths in life are different. At the time I first recalled a flash back and memories came back. There was not too many resources out there to read and to know that I wasn't alone.

It is very difficult to deal with depression and flashbacks but Leisha's book assures you that through her spoken testamony that God was there. It was her faith in God that inspires you. Some of us were not raised in christian homes and it shows that God truly loves us through his grace. Rape can happen any where at any time and God does see all. He is a just and loving God despite what happens. Leisha's book has helped me to open up more to others and it is truly a blessing to know that someone else understands your hurt.

When I was reaching out for help I found comfort when reading this book because there is so little on this subject that the church does not talk about. We need to talk about a topic that has wounded so many people out there. If you are a pastor, preacher, evangelist, lay person, councilor, rape victim or even a person who has never been through what she experienced please read this book! It will become a help resource that you can use to help those whom you love whom are rape survivors.

I really thought this book would be another book depicting the victim of the rape as "the poor victim whom we should all feel so sorry for." However, while reading it I never once got that impression. The story focused more on what God did for her and how He used everything she had gone through to change her life and bring her family closer together.

What really caught my attention was not the rape incident itself, but what she was thinking during the event. It showed that through Leisha's previous experiences God had already prepared her for what happened to her that day.

True enough, rape is a cruel thing and difficult to deal with for anyone. However, the real hope is in God in any case and God is where the main focus was for me after reading this book.

JW

I found this book very interesting and helpful, as I was kidnapped, stabbed and raped 12 yrs ago....this book was one of the best I have read since that time....it takes a very strong survivor to write about such an ordeal...I hope to be able to write one someday...this is my goal in life as it may be able to help someone else...we need to get these rapists off the streat and to let everyone know that it is very important to report rapes...once again....thanks for a great book...