| The dedication in this book is a work of poetry in | | | | for victims of abuse to do. If it was the author's |
| itself. I had a distinct recollection of 'Sleeping with the | | | | intent to use the main character to bring depth and |
| Enemy' when reading this book, but this story has | | | | understanding into what people go through in |
| some very unique twists and turns. The characters | | | | situations like these, then she accomplished this goal |
| seemed very real to me - I live in a small town and | | | | admirably! |
| we are just like that! | | | | Readers are shown how being rich, good looking and |
| Here, we are shown the psychological cycle of the | | | | well-educated - having all the benefits one could |
| victim of domestic violence (Alison) and her growing | | | | desire -cannot lead to happiness. Mr. Bruce Cockburn |
| awareness that some things can change for the | | | | says it best in a song of his which says 'though |
| better, trust can be had and given, and faith in inner | | | | chains be of gold, they are chains just the same'. |
| strength can grow. | | | | Amey Tippett has accomplished a work of art with |
| Like many who crawl out of hellish conditions, Alison | | | | this book. I really felt like I was right there watching |
| did not do it on her strength alone, but through a | | | | the children play during the festivals and feeling the |
| few strong, giving individuals who contributed a | | | | pain and fright of impending danger, and endured the |
| gesture or a friendship along the way. Yet, most | | | | hellish nightmares along with Alison. |
| healing of all is to find a new, healthy love and good, | | | | This was a fantastic read and I would not hesitate to |
| solid relationships with others - a most difficult thing | | | | recommend Alison's Journey. |