Taking Back Our Lives: Reflections for Survivors of Childhood Abuse (Solace for Survivors) [Paperback]

Patti Sherlock (Author)

Book Description

Series: Solace for Survivors | Publication Date: January 2003

Child abuse is perhaps the darkest secret of the human condition. Scarring it's survivors for life, it is a crime that is only now receiving the attention it deserves.

As the survivors of childhood abuse speak up and reclaim their lives, author Patti Sherlock offers a sensitive and timely companion to those setting off on a healing journey in this volume of spiritual reflections. Each reflection focuses on an issue facing adults who were abused physically, mentally, verbally or sexually as children. This courageous book will be helpful to survivors of childhood abuse and to those who seek to help and understand them.

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About the Author

PATTI SHERLOCK, author of "Alone on the Mountain," "Some Fine Dog," and "Four of a Kind," works as a freelance writer and editor. She is a survivor of child abuse herself.

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"Through healing, may we find a dynamic, healthy and faith-filled spirituality to provide a steady platform for the new life we are becoming free to choose."

-From the Introduction

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: ACTA Publications (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879462396
• ISBN-13: 978-0879462390
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #650,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I live in a log house on a small farm in Idaho, between mountains (east) and desert (west). A lovely river runs through the nearest town.

My neighborhood has horses, mules, cattle and sheep, plus dogs and cats, and wild creatures like owls, hawks, jackrabbits, cottontail rabbits, coyotes, foxes, and an occasional eagle or badger. I love the rural scene and dread development that is marching this way.

I'm lucky I get to write nearly full time. I'm also fortunate that I get to write about topics I enjoy. Of the six books I've published, five have been about animals.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compasionate insight for partners of survivors, March 25, 2004

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This review is from: Taking Back Our Lives: Reflections for Survivors of Childhood Abuse (Solace for Survivors) (Paperback)

I have listened to adult survivors, and professionals who treat them refer to Ms. Sherlock's meditations for the survivor as a "voice that has been there." But I did not understand the depth of understanding until after reading the book I realized that I had been given the opportunity to get a peek of the world throught the eyes of a survivor. If you are a survivor, you will find these compasionate meditations a comforting day-to-day guide through the wilderness. However, if you are not a survivor, and you are in relationship with someone who is; you will find insight here even your partner cannot provide.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Healing Opportunity, June 7, 2007

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Marilyn A. Lewis "Rev Marilyn" (Parker, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taking Back Our Lives: Reflections for Survivors of Childhood Abuse (Solace for Survivors) (Paperback)

This is the best book I've ever read for survivors of child abuse and those who support them.

It is an easy read and filled with postive healing messages.

I bought copies for friends who were wounded as children and will use the book in my counseling practice.

5.0 out of 5 stars Help for survivors, May 14, 2004

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Ronna M. Marwil (Idaho Falls, ID United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a lovely book. I think that anyone who makes it through childhood has had to deal with some abuse. Unfortunately, some deal with much more than others. Patti's book is a compassionate, thoughtful book that lights a light on what can be a dark path. I would highly recommend this book to those fighting to take back their lives. This book will help.