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Rising to the Dawn: A Rape Survivor's Journey into Healing

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Having read several books on rape in the past year, I was ready for something deeper, more powerful, perhaps even a bit tougher to read. I purchased this book of poetry thinking that I would find what I was searching for. How very wrong I was. This thin book of poetry is definitely NOT worth the price. It was tough to read at certain points due to it's obviously graphic nature, but I did not find myself riveted to reading it...other than the fact that I felt I had to because I had paid so much for it. I do not recommend this book for rape survivors. It is not worth your time or your money.

I thought that the idea of allowing rape survivors a channel in which to express their anger, fear, and sense of hope via poetry was very original. Yes, there are a number of books on rape, but usually they are not an anthology of survivors being allowed to be totally free in their expression. I thought the book was deep, and worth every penny. I highly recommend anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to get this book and RELATE to the women between the covers.