Nightmares Echo [Paperback]

Katlyn Stewart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 6, 2003

Even as a young girl she knew she was different, knew she had secrets that must be hidden from view. This story delves into the mind of a child as she grows into womanhood, as she learns to live with and deal with sexual abuse from the hands of her Father ... and the abuse that follows her in the future. More importantly this story is about courage and perseverance, of abuse — sexual, physical, verbal — but not just about the abuse, but also the nightmares that echo long after the damage is done. The hiding within the soul, the courage to endure and the countless stories you tell yourself while pushing the pain down below the surface and the struggles through life and love that you must challenge when as a young person you already have a “monkey on your back.”

Editorial Reviews

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Excellent book.Good timeline.Everyone should read this. Your writing style is superb. -- Mary Seivers-Reader-([e-mail])

I read your book and found it excellent.The writing style and clarity with which you wrote your story is powerful. -- Linda Halliday-Sumner-Author of 22 books(breakingthesilence.com)

Initially,I thought your topic would appeal only to people who had similar experiences,you proved me wrong. Your story is compelling. -- Sami Carpenter-Author

This book is intense and will capture you and take you in. And keep you wanting more. -- Selena Maness-Reader-([e-mail])

Your story captivates me,your writing style,so real and so deep and personal -just kept me right there with you. -- Mariana Titus-Author of three books (2003)(www.bayoutales.com)

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* "I just finished reading and viewing the materials for Nightmare's Echo. I like the idea of overcoming such great odds. It fits nicely with my house's specialty. Have you found a publisher yet for this unique work? If not and if you are interested, please let me know, so I can see that you receive all of the information you need from us. Best wishes" Miranda N. Prather, Editorial Director Publish America

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Product Details

• Paperback: 113 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (May 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592866220
• ISBN-13: 978-1592866229
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,691,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A good read, but..., January 8, 2005

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fiona (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nightmares Echo (Paperback)

This book was harrowing in its true account of numerous forms of abuse, including incest from the lady's father. Yes, it was emotional. But the grammar and spelling mistakes and overall typographical errors in the book deterred from its literary value.

There were copious mistakes and I felt frustrated when having to read incorrect sentences. I kept wondering who edited the book and thought perhaps this book was self-published. An author should take the time to re-write her manuscript and have others (preferably an editor) proof-read and correct her work. Now, everyone makes mistakes, and one or two are okay in books, but when the number of mistakes exceeds ten, you know you have a problem.

I do admire Mrs. Stewart's courage and bravery through her ordeal. I felt that Nightmares Echo was a book of self-discovery. The flaws to it, though, were the grammar/typo/spelling errors, and I felt somehow that the book was written a bit childishly.

Despite my complaints of this book, I appreciate Mrs. Stewart's honesty and her decision to write a book that she thought might help others who are in the same position she was in, or just for people who are interested about learning about abuse.

Overall, this book is a short read. I read it in two sittings. Read this book if you're interested in reading about the true account of a lady's abuse. Don't read it, however, if you are a pedant when it comes to grammar (like me) and feel like tearing your hair out when you see grammar mistakes and typos in books.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Man's Point Of View, May 19, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Nightmares Echo (Paperback)

My wife bought and read this book, and told me what a great book this was and that she felt that Ms. Stewart offered her validation for the pain she endured. My wife was also abused. I decided since she had such great things to say about the book, I would read it as well.
What I found is answers to many questions I had in my mind about my wife. Her insecurities and lack of self-worth. The reasonings behind many of the feelings that my wife could not share with me about her past, and yet Ms. Stewart was able to show and tell what it is like for a child-teen of sexual and child abuse. This is an excellent book.
I came here today to give a review from a man's point of view.
This is a tremendous book, one that I am sure was difficult for Ms. Stewart to have to "tell" about, but a book that because of her courage will help many women and yes, men as well to understand the emotional and physical side to their abuse and be able to set it right again for the first time in their lives. I do believe as well, that this book is not only for the victim but for the victim's spouse/mate/lover to help them to understand as well. It should also be read by the masses to help them to understand why some children-teens act as they do and choose the paths that they do. I am extremly impressed with this down to earth-plainly spoken piece of work. She does not give over the head perspectives, nor use huge words that the general public can not understand. What she does is shoot from the hip and make you well aware of what she is trying to tell the reader. I recommend this book highly and hope to see it rise to the top as many more men and women find its availability to help and heal.
I for one want to thank Ms. stewart for her courage and for the book that I believe will help my wife fight through her own demons.
Jake Brandell

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars awful, April 15, 2004

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This review is from: Nightmares Echo (Paperback)

Didn't anyone proof read this book. There are so many spelling and grammar mistakes it could have been written by a 6th grader. The prose was also very childish. It basically said this happened to me and then I went on to do all these stupid things in my life. The book never told the reader how she was thinking or feeling during this time. Did she ever get over the abuse and if so how. I was abused as a child and was looking for a book that would let me know the thoughts and feeling I have about the abuse are normal. I am looking for help to heal myself and go on with my life. This book does none of the above nor was it a good book in it's own right.