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Surviving Jane (Paperback)

~ Ginger Gillenwater (Author)
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Surviving Jane is the compelling story of seventy-six-year-old Jane who was severely abused as a child. Through years of being told not to tell anyone, in fear of the leather belt that her father welted her with many times, the guilt that Jane felt into her teenage years led to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Failed suicide attempts, concealed self-mutilation, and the realization that her family knew of the abuse and did nothing taught Jane that it was okay to let go of the guilt and to trust in those few special people who showed up in her life. Through the detailed accounts of Jane’s abuse, and the realization that what had happened to her was not in any way her fault, the reader will find more than just a traumatic story. What the reader will find is how this woman overcame the odds and later used her experiences to provide a voice for those undergoing the same afflictions. You will feel her pain, share in her joys, but most of all you will experience not only how Jane survived life, but how Jane survived herself.

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  • Paperback: 197 pages
  • Publisher: PublishAmerica (October 8, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1424198070
  • ISBN-13: 978-1424198078
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,203,575 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read!, November 8, 2007
'Surviving Jane' perfectly illustrates a woman's journey to overcome both childhood trauma AND the daily struggles everyone can relate to. It's an important book about self-perseverance. I really cared about the central character, and couldn't wait to turn each page to uncover more of the story. I think every woman and mother should read this book, to learn about the importance of being a champion for the voiceless, and to be inspired by Jane's "survivor's spirit."
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, November 8, 2007
This is a well written book that allows us to `hear' Jane's voice. This is a journey of many emotions. We feel a child's desperation in wanting to please and be loved. We walk with her thru confusion - fear - shame - hopelessness. We see a young woman's need for friendship - understanding - forgiveness. We are reminded how powerful friendship and kindness to another can be. It can mend a broken heart. Jane reminds us that many times, tragic stories are shared by generations of a family. She hints that her early experiences are an echo of her mother's life. She shows us that the cycle can be broken - as the mother and the child find love, friendship, understanding and respect for each other. And she gives us hope for the future when she shares with us her husband and her children.
This is a powerful book that reminds us, we never know what may be happening in another's life. Kindness can change lives.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a must read, November 7, 2007
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This book was very well written, and for me, it kept me hanging on every word. It deals with some very serious issues that alot of people close their eyes to on a day to day basis. Not for the faint of heart, but its an eye opener for those that are willing to open up and read it.
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