Abuse Books

To me, literature is a term used to describe books that are truly worth every reader's time and is significant enough to be remembered for a lifetime. The Paradise of Revenge is, without a doubt, literature. The benevolence and corruption of the human soul is seen through the eyes of young Josefina Camarillo. A devoutly religious girl, all Josefina wants is to become a wife and raise a family of her own. Her dreams of purity are shattered on one brutal night in which she is raped and forever disfigured. Innocence lost, Josefina loses all hope in her life. In her sorrow, something sinister stirs within her psyche, something with an insatiable thirst for revenge. Mentally battered, Josefina begins to lose control of her mind, unable to stop the darkness that lies within all of us. Add this with a courageous young wife and mother who takes on a judicial crime family guilty of framing her spouse for the rape and disfigurement of a vengeful Josefina. Selflessly, she willingly risks her self respect and life to prove her husbund's innocence and to bring his accusers to justice. A wondrous web of truth and deceit is spun, leading up to the irreversible repercussions of revenge. A complex, thought provoking tale with a generous share of surprising twists can be found within this astounding read. Woven within the story are believable, sympathetic characters, attention grabbing conflicts, and plenty of insight regarding human nature. For those who not only search for a good read, but also seek true life revelations, look no further. In my sincerest of judgements, The Paradise of Revenge is a must read.

"The Paradise of Revenge", by Richard Lee Orey is both fascinating and shocking inasmuch as the plot revolves around the worst kind of corruption known to decent citizens: a corrupt justice system.

The prologue grabs the reader's interest by introducing the despicable travesty of justice as seen through the eyes, thoughts, and dialogue of the evil-minded and hated antagonists. It creates a mood that prepares the reader for the horrible, traumatic, premeditated assault on an innocent young woman, in which the perpetrators of that assault later frame a decent unsuspecting family man for the crime. The man's wife, wanting to find a way to free her innocent husband from prison, gets caught up in a terrible scheme, perpetrated by the crime organization, which turns her into a prostitute.

The young rape victim of the violent assault suffers immensely, and eventually marries a man who offers her hope until the marriage turns sour. Deep inside her is such a strong need for revenge, she becomes two personalities that are marked by good and evil. The contrast describes the decent man's eternal struggle to choose good over evil and how experiences and emotions can lead to wrong choices--which in this instance, the victim's choice of committing a terrible wrong on another innocent victim, the son of her accused rapist.

Mr. Orey is a master of words, and his use and control of the English language is no less than extraordinary. His ability to describe people and places is superb, and many descriptions rang of poetic merit.

After reading "The Paradise of Revenge", I must state that the book is not for the faint-hearted or for anyone who is opposed to graphic sex. Greed and lust are at the core of the plot that centers on an organization of people within the justice system who trump up criminal charges against innocent men in order to coerce their wives into joining a lewd Prison Widows Club. The women are blackmailed into working as prostitutes; thereby filling the pockets of the crime family running the organization. In order to exemplify the overall purpose and effect of the crime organization, and the degradation felt by the victim and the coerced women, Mr. Orey consistently writes explicit sexual scenes throughout the book.

The suspense is ripe and the reader's interest peaked with the actions of all the characters, according to how they relate to each other. The resolution was handled extremely cleverly, and the introduction of McKinley Clearwater, a man of moral strength and fortitude, indirectly impacts the lives of the main characters by effecting a surprise resolution and redemption.

All in all, Mr. Orey has written a very interesting story that probably is a spin-off from incidents that actually happened during his twenty-six years in the courtroom as an official court reporter. For anyone who believes that our justice system is inviolate, "The Paradise of Revenge" will serve as a wake-up call to the fact that evil can rear its ugly head most anywhere that man resides.

When young Josefina seeks only God-sent love, we're given a graphic "I'm
there" set up and expose' of the trauma suffered by victims of physical and emotional sexual abuse. In reading this story with the backdrop of organized crime, I experienced violence, romance, sex and loving from radically different viewpoints--the physical and mental torment of the raped virgin, the anguish of the forced prostitute, and the paralyzing fear and humiliation of a seduced young teenage boy. The Paradise of Revenge is really an epic and complex love story with lots of twists and turns and steemy adult scenes which intensify the storyline. In the dramatic conclusion, the evildoers are brought to justice and dear Josefina finds her God-sent love. Guess who? This is a Don't-put-it-down page turner, a story that really struck home with me. This book is not for the immature or timid reader, but I loved it. A real eye-opener! I can't wait to read it again.

This book is one of the best books on the subject of coping with the adult effects of childhood sexual abuse. I would say it is a must-have for abuse survivors and their loved ones.

I bought this book as a friend of two survivors, but wound up fascinated by the clear definitions of the types of abuse. When I found these definitions, which are near the back of this little treasure of a book, I started to inventory the ways in which I had been abused by others. As I read, however, I discovered how often I have been the abuser, without realizing I was perpetrating various types of mental abuse. Seeing those definitions in black and white helped me to set boundaries to prevent others from abusing me further...and it helped me to recognize--and stop--my own abuse of them. I just backordered a copy for my local library.

Beverly Engle gave us a wonderful gift when she wrote this book. It is the first book I purchased when my sister told me that she was molested as a child. In plain and simple language, the author dispels many of the myths associated with incest and describes the various phases of recovery. I highly recommend this book to anyone with questions and concerns about childhood sexual abuse.

If you work in the field of addiction run out and get every book Terry has written. He is simply the best. I would recommend his work to lay people who have substance abuse or recovery issues also. this book, as are all of his books, is indispensable if you run chemical dependency, family, PC 100 or CDIOP groups. There is a wealth of practical usable information. Also, this is the first book of it's kind that I have found that deals with the specific issues common to long term sobriety. Most books I come across deal with the first 2 years which is understandable. But how wonderful to find a book that specifically has a section on double digit (those with decades) sobriety. I can't recommend it enough.

I recieved this book in a timely fashion and in good conditon.
I would purchase from this seller again.

Abstinence from alcohol and other drugs is only the beginning of sobriety. It's the ticket to get into the theater, not the movie we are going to see." -- Passages through Recovery

One of the most important things we learn in recovery is that there really is a way out of all the misery -- if we know which way to go. But abstinence from alcohol and other drugs is just the beginning of our journey, not our destination. And, that journey can be a rough one if we don't know what lies ahead.

Passages through Recovery clearly demonstrates that sobriety is more than just healing the damage. "It's a way of thinking, acting, and relating to others, "Gorski writes, "That promotes continued physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health. The skills necessary for long-term sobriety are all directed at finding meaning and purpose in life."

Use this book as a compass in your recovery to help you stay on course.

Aimee Jo has touched upon a subject many women are so scared to share with others...She opened up her heart, her soul and her gift of writing to show her walk into the valley of shadows..What a BRAVE and lovely woman Aimee Jo is...We always think something like this happens to the other person...but when it hits home..and becomes a reality...people tend to withdraw into themselves...Aimee Jo has showed us all the spirit, determination and unselfishness in sharing her story...What a wonderful gift she has given to women everywhere...showing that life can and will go on...Thank you Aimee..I intend to read it again and again...and have books for my two daughters for Christmas.

This is a definite must-read for any person who knows a rape survivor or who is a rape survivor. Not only does this story detail the journey to healing for Aimee, but it also chronicles the feelings and emotions which changed her life. For those who want to support a survivor, and you don't know what to say or do, this is an important story to read. It will help you develop compassion and a better understanding of the challenges that survivors must face in the healing process. Truly, this book is a source of inspiration and hope for all. One can only admire how she found the strength and compassion for others to share her story. This story will have a positive effect on you. I know it did me. It changed my life, my attitude, the way I see things. May Aimee, and all other survivors, find the peace and love that they so richly and truly deserve, and may they see themselves as the most beautiful work of art as Our Creator intended them to be. I know that is what I see.

Aimee Jo Martin and "Peaceful Heart" opened my thoughts and my heart. The strength and courage with which she wrote this book is amazing. Overcoming and rising above the traumatic ordeal of being raped and savagely beaten, Aimee proved to the world that the "human spirit" does prevail. Everyone could benefit by reading this excellent book.

Pictures in the dark is about two girls named Charlie and Sarah that have a horrible mother. They don't eat regularly, take showers regularly they can't even go to the bathroom at night because the flushing of the toilet will wake their mom up. Charlie has a boyfriend named Jesse who she really loves. Sarah is afraid that Charlie will run off with Jesse and leave her with her nasty mother. Then, something dramatic happens to Charlie and Sarah, and their lives are never the same. I would definitely recommend this book; it was awesome. The way its written makes you want to keep reading and reading. I'm not a big reader but this book captured me. You will also love this book if you have read A Child Called It. They're about kids going through a tough time in their lives.

This thoughtfully written story tells of the pains of growing up with a family that has a problem they are not willing to face, having a mother that needs mental assisitance. However, sisters Sarah and Carlie manage to make their lives bearable. But when their mother beats Carlie for trying on her dress, and she runs away, Sarah realizes she needs to release the truth to her father and the people she loves. Make sure you don't miss out on this remarkable story!!

I am a firm believer that some books are lifesavers. This is one. Patricia McCord's "Pictures in the Dark" is an unsentimental, but moving depiction of how two sisters, one twelve, the other fifteen, endure their mother's madness. Set in the 1950s, when mental illness was more stigmatized and misunderstood, this is about a family that keeps bad secrets. The writing is spare and taut and the suspense will keep older children and teenagers turning the pages. This is a courageous and daring book that deserves a wide readership.

This book is a powerhouse of knowledge, I have been in a abusive relationship for 10 years. Thanks to this book, I was able to break free. I was so lost, alone, and contemplating suicide. I thought there was no way out, then I came across this book. I read the book again and again, and I knew I was not alone,it gave me such hope. Alexis thank you so much, I felt your book reached out a hand to me and showed me the way home. He dosen't hurt me anymore, he cannot, NOT ANYMORE!

It is amazing that it has been four years sinceI bought this book while in a brutally abusive relationship. It gave me the courage and strength to end the madness. During a long and painful court trial, it gave me continued hope and support. Out of the pile of books and pamphlets I own on domestic violence, this is the only one I continue read and take notes on. It will forever be on my nightstand to remind me that I have a choice. I sincerly thank Alexis Asher for writing this lifesaving masterpiece.

This book absolutely saved my life. I don't really like the title because it sounds a little corny and very "victimy", but the contents are wonderful. It helps you identify if you are abused and how (any why) to get out. I liked the viewpoint of the book because the author had obviously been down the path and I felt like a loving friend took me by the hand and helped me to take steps that I wasn't ready to take by myself. I bought the book 4 months before I left my husband and now I have been free for 6 weeks. I read it over and over again and gained the courage and strength within me to leave. I have lots of books on abuse, but this book is the Bible for the woman who needs a step by step guide to get out. Hopefully it will be back in print soon!

This was a really good book. It shows the life Jillian lived from since she was a little girl and how God intervened in her life. Her book is really good. Must read it. I was really Teary eyed upon reading this book.

I thought the book was relly good and it kept me awake at night cause I was interested in the story she was telling. Books that talk about peoples lives who have been abused or been in foster homes interest me because I like to know that they have overcome their past!

In Please Somebody Love Me,you will read of the ultimate test of forgiveness. As a child Jillian suffered severe abuse,and neglect, which made her unsure when at eight she found that family who truly loved her, and wanted her,a family who she could call her own,and who loved her, they wanted her,but she wouldn't let herself get to close,because she was afraid of neglect, of rejection,and that fear led her down a dark path once gain. As she grew in to hher teenage and young adult years she made many poor deccissions, decissions that nearly made her take her own life, but her parents were there for her,and eventually she gave her life to the Lord,and after a while, she was able to give her life to the Lord, and forgive those who did those terrible things to her, because Jesus had died for her sins, she could forgive those wwhohurt her. This is a story I would definetly reccomend to anyone who suffered in anyway, because it is truly inspiring.

This little pocket size book has been vital for those times when I need to get out of my own head for a second in a healthy way and gain nurishing food for thought. I've thought many times about the message I've received when I opened it up, it's right where I am emotionally even if I don't really want to see it at the time. I hasn't failed yet to deliver just what I need to hear when I need to hear it.
I've since purchased The Pocket Sponsor for all my sponcees and they love it. I've given them as gifts and used them as topics for discussion groups. There isn't one person that I've shared this little book with that doesn't agree that it has powerful messages.
It's a terrific book!!! I carry it on the motorcycle, in my purse, in my pocket, it even goes to the beach with me.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to have acceptance of others, gratitude and some peace of mind in their lives. That's how it works for me anyway, one day at a time and sometimes one minute at a time. Whatever works for you.

This book fits right in my pocket and when I feel a little shaky about keeping clean and sober I just take it out and read the meditation for that day and hour. I'm always surprised about how many times it hits the nail on the head and I go on with my day clean and sober!!!

From John Howard Prin, author of STOLEN HOURS: Breaking Free From Secret Addictions, Syren Books, 2004

This dandy tool belongs in every recovering addict's pocket. I consider it a tool because for anyone who was once captive to addictive urges its small size contains huge pay-offs -- it serves the person seeking sobriety as a combination daily devotional/day planner. Regardless of what time of day or night (or week or month), the POCKET SPONSOR provides pithy advice.

It is divided into 24 brief paragraphs-with-sayings for every hour of each day, Day 1 through Day 31. Like one's sponsor in an AA or other 12-Step group, it provides the guidance and encouragement in writing that the sponsor would usually provide in conversation. Designed as a basic 24/7 form of support, it allows the beginner, or those beginning again, to carry a little bit of the fellowship from their 12-step meetings with them wherever they go.

As a professional counselor and recovering individual myself, I agree with the author when she says, "Anytime during the day that you feel uneasy, find the day and hour and read your message...Again and again, you will discover new passages that are exactly what you need at that moment."

I loved reading this book. The author tells a tale of alcohol and spousal abuse that finally comes to an end when Sarah Jane's mother leaves in the middle of the night with her two girls. Sarah Jane prays to God for things to be better and her prayers are very young and innocent. I found that the author captured many of the feelings that a 12 year old girl would have in this situation. This book has been recommended for readers aged 10-14. I found the book very enjoyable and I'm 36. I wish I could have known a little more about Fred and if you read, you'll see why. ;-) I would definitely recommend this book to readers of all ages as it teaches a valuable lesson. Many times we don't know what we've got until we lose it.

April Young Fritz delivers a wonderful, insightful book that can teach all of us, whatever our age, about life. She's a great writer. I'm recommending PRAYING AT THE SWEETWATER MOTEL to all of my friends, young and not-so-young. May this author pen many more wonderful and heartfelt tales.

Sarah Jane is a a girl after my own heart.

In this truthful look at a family gone wrong, we experience Sarah jane's pain and confusion about her father's abuse.

With humor and an understanding of human nature, April Young Fritz takes a hard subject and makes it accessible to mid-grade readers. A must-have for all middle school libraries. You will not be disappointed with this read!

Dr. Fleming has written a "must read" book for all parents! He gives specific suggestions on how to raise your child from birth through the difficult teen years so that they will not fall into the trap of using addictive substances, from tobacco to alcohol to drugs of all kinds. Well written with substance. Emphasis is given to raising children in a Christian home with lots of love and trust while at the same time, with teenagers in particular, to "trust but verify".

This is a great book for parents who want to keep their children from becoming alcoholics and drug addicts - a parent's worst nightmare. It's a useful resource that both gives practical advice to parents as well as helps us understand the body's response to addiction. For instance, Fleming doesn't just tell us to start concerning ourselves with our children's exposure to drugs and alcohol when they reach the frightful teen years but implores us to realize that preventing addiction begins in elementary school. Also, this isn't simply a `just say no' book full of trite platitudes but a well-researched yet readable approach to the issues at hand. I highly recommend this book.

This excellent book is designed for parents of teens and youngsters who need the ammunition to prevent addiction problems. The author, being a Doctor of Medicine in Family Practice, has seen his share of addiction problems, so you are getting the advice of a professional in the area. His organization, descriptions, and methods of combatting and preventing addiction are just unsurpassed. The book is written in a straight forward manner with language that non-professionals can easily understand. You feel as if you were seated in Dr. Fleming's office, talking with him one on one. The book is just a superior resource. Sincerely, Dr. Lee Walker