By Patricia Wain Smith
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Customer tags: restoration, protection, abuse, relationships, hope, comfort, healing, parenting, families, faith, domestic violence, dysfunctional
Review & Description
Why does she stay? That's what author Patty Wain Smith must discern as she discovers that among the strangers she works to help is one of her own very dear friends with young children. A Letter to a Friend - The Story of Abuse in America is a Christian based, passionate portrayal of domestic violence that goes beneath the surface into the most hidden emotional and psychological motivations of both the victim and the abuser. Patty Wain Smith draws the reader in from the very beginning and makes you part of the story. Along with a Bible verse directly related to each section, there is a strong and urgent message provided to the reader, and a compelling end to each section that screams for you to turn the page and read more. A Letter to a Friend - The Story of Abuse in America is beautifully written and intentionally crafted as a short, powerful read that leaves you with a greater hope, understanding, love, comfort, and protection.
David Zinman, former Newsday Reporter/Prize-winning AP Journalist and author of The Day Huey Long was Shot: (first 12 pages) "Excellent! A dark story told with deep insight. Gripping. Beautifully written. Told like it is. First rate work!"
Dr. James W. Pearson, ACSW, LPC, Graduate Professor and former mental health center director: " . . . moving and insightful with a powerful message that transcends to anyone who cares about the circumstances of those who are caught up in this terrible web of abuse. I strongly recommend A Letter to a Friend to everyone . . ."
Leah Leuthauser, MA, LPC: " . . . an extremely emotional and gripping read! Patty Wain Smith does an incredible job depicting how abuse takes more than a physical toll on victims . . . I feel very strongly this book can aid and empower victims, ultimately helping them to transition from victims to survivors. Standing ovation. Simply amazing!Why does she stay? That's what author Patty Wain Smith must discern as she discovers that among the strangers she works to help is one of her own very dear friends with young children. A Letter to a Friend - The Story of Abuse in America is a Christian based, passionate portrayal of domestic violence that goes beneath the surface into the most hidden emotional and psychological motivations of both the victim and the abuser. Patty Wain Smith draws the reader in from the very beginning and makes you part of the story. Along with a Bible verse directly related to each section, there is a strong and urgent message provided to the reader, and a compelling end to each section that screams for you to turn the page and read more. A Letter to a Friend - The Story of Abuse in America is beautifully written and intentionally crafted as a short, powerful read that leaves you with a greater hope, understanding, love, comfort, and protection.
David Zinman, former Newsday Reporter/Prize-winning AP Journalist and author of The Day Huey Long was Shot: (first 12 pages) "Excellent! A dark story told with deep insight. Gripping. Beautifully written. Told like it is. First rate work!"
Dr. James W. Pearson, ACSW, LPC, Graduate Professor and former mental health center director: " . . . moving and insightful with a powerful message that transcends to anyone who cares about the circumstances of those who are caught up in this terrible web of abuse. I strongly recommend A Letter to a Friend to everyone . . ."
Leah Leuthauser, MA, LPC: " . . . an extremely emotional and gripping read! Patty Wain Smith does an incredible job depicting how abuse takes more than a physical toll on victims . . . I feel very strongly this book can aid and empower victims, ultimately helping them to transition from victims to survivors. Standing ovation. Simply amazing! Read more
