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Warming the Stone Children

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From the moment I started reading this book I couldn't put it down, except when I couldn't stand reading the horrors. I would take a break cry and think. This book awoke so much inside of me I felt that I was going through the journey with her. I knew her when I was a child and I always wanted to reach out to her, now I know why.

This book gives so much hope to those of us who are survivors and those that love one. This book is well written and tender. You feel the pain and fear. You feel the hope and faith. I recommend this book to all who know, work with, love or is a survivor. This book is a true gift to the world.

Angela Scott

Christine Candor's, Warming the Stone Children, is not an easy read. But, that's okay. I don't think it has to be. Yet, I believe it is a story that should be read by most and understood by all.

Christine's parents made it clear from the beginning that she was an accident that they never wanted to happen. They wanted a boy and not "another damn girl." From the beginning this child had nowhere to turn but into herself.

The author takes us down her long path to recovery. There we meet her parents, Catholics who stayed together for that reason. Yet, they should've been divorced to save their children. In fact, one of her mother's descriptions of her husband was the "biggest mistake" she'd made in her life. Their fighting made living with them a daily nightmare. But, that was nothing compared to the physical and sexual abuse this child suffered at the hands of those she should've been able to trust the most.

As I read the author's story, I felt an almost unbearable the pain in my chest. Christine takes you through the many people who aided in saving her life. That's when the book really takes off. I began to breathe a bit easier. Yet, I could never seek real comfort as the author revealed the tragedies she had to overcome.

Still, I felt joy at her victory over the turmoil in her life. It is a testament of Christine Candor's fine spirit that she pursues life as a therapist and minister to those in need. Warming the Stone Children will warm and break your heart. Yet, you will revel in the greatness of good overcoming evil.

Armchair Interviews says: Story of one woman's climb out of a horrible childhood to being a surviving adult.

An amazing true story of Mother-Daughter Incest and the healing process. This book is sure to help surviors and professionals understanding the most taboo of subjects. Sandor's writing draws you in a gentle story telling kind of way. This book is a gift to the reader.

"Warming the Stone Children" is an honest read; shared right from the soul. This is a powerful story of abuse and despair. What Christine had to endure growing up is totally heart breaking. This story will shock you of the betrayal Christine had to face, and then to survive such treacherous acts of abuse. Christine did survive and was brave enough to write her story of overcoming such a life shattered. Warming the Stone Children is a good read and will open your eyes, to the battle of abuse. Kudos's Christine~
JL Vallee author
Severed Soul

I was drawn to this book by the amazing title that begged so many questions. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down! Although at times the crimes against this child are unimaginable the reader is always left feeling hopeful. This is a beautiful, brave sharing which is sure to change lives.

An incredible true account of the author's experience of incest at the hands of her mother. Sandor's story is courageous, and although hellish to imagine, ultimately a testament to the healing that is possible. The writing and poetry are honest and candid without being self-indulgent. This book is a beacon for anyone who has survived sexual abuse, anyone hoping to help someone who has been victimized in this way, or anyone who wishes to be reminded of the strength of amazing grace.

Warming the Stone Children by Christine Sandor is a memoir of being sexually abuse as a child by her mother. Christine takes you on her journey in finding out the truth and how to deal with it. Her story is an open and honest one. It will grab your heart stings. Christine shows us there is strength behind abuse. Everyone should read this book.


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