In this comprehensive introductory guide, a licensed Psychotherapist and Family Systems expert explores how and why families reject, shame, and blame one of their own. Via psycho-education and self-help tools, the author offers a way out for adults trapped in the family scapegoat role, allowing them to release the 'scapegoat story' for good. Targeted Age Group:: 35 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? This introductory guide on family scapegoating dynamics and recovering from this most … [Read more...] about Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Help and Hope for Adults in the Family Scapegoat Role by Rebecca C. Mandeville MFT
Interview with Author – Megan Erin Galloway
About Megan Erin Galloway: Megan is a 70-year-old survivor of child abuse, and had her first and only book published in January 2018. Megan’s “credentials” for writing a book are 63 years of pain, fear, depression, and anxiety – and an incredible seven years of growth, expansion, happiness, and joy. She shares her journey through child abuse with others who experience feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, so they don't have to search as long as she did to find the needed hope and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Megan Erin Galloway
A Brewski For The Old Man by Phyllis Smallman
The third book in the series A Brewski for the Old Man tells the story of the return to Jacaranda of Ray John Leenders, the man who abused Sherri when she was a child. Back in town he's living with a woman who has a young daughter. Sherri doesn't want to get involved; it's none of her business - except, except - she knows the woman and her daughter and it's impossible to stay uninvolved. Targeted Age Group:: 12 and up What Inspired You to Write Your Book? What Inspired You to Write Your … [Read more...] about A Brewski For The Old Man by Phyllis Smallman
Interview with Author – Rosemary “Mamie” Adkins
About Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins: Over sixty years ago my life began in Houston, Texas where growing up in mid suburbia with what appeared to the world as a normal family, was really one of great secrets. It was still a time of turmoil in the world and racism yet to me, there was never a difference from one person to another and my life in †hat regard was very happy. Behind closed doors was a woman that we called our mother but she was a tyrant and possibly not all together in her emotional … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rosemary “Mamie” Adkins
Interview with Author – Debra Shiveley Welch
About Debra Shiveley Welch: Debra Shiveley Welch was born in Columbus, Ohio and has lived in the Greater Columbus area all of her life. She now resides in Central Ohio with her husband, Mark, and their son, Christopher, also a traditionally published author. Debra is an Amazon Best Selling Author of 14 books and the recipient of the FaithWriter’s Gold Seal of Approval, Books & Authors Award of Excellence recipient, Books & Authors Best Non Fiction Book – 2007, AllBooks Reviews … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Debra Shiveley Welch
Dreams of Marriage by Debra Benson @bensondebra
This book is bargain priced from 07/20/2014 until 07/18/2015 Leah is a successful weight-loss expert. She seems to have everything an independent girl ever wanted, but for one -- a perfect wedding. She had always dreamed of walking down the aisle with her father leading her toward her perfect mate. But she doesn't know her father. His identity has remained a secret for a very long time, and she knows she has to exhaust all her efforts to convince her mother to spill. In the midst of her … [Read more...] about Dreams of Marriage by Debra Benson @bensondebra
Dirty Old Man (A True Story) by Moll French @Moll_French
"Monsters do exist, though many parents can't see them. I knew one called Bernie. He groomed me and led me away from home." It's been all over the news lately. Teenagers running away from home. Groomed and snatched from the nest by predators, before they get chance to spread their wings. Regardless of culture or social class, it's happening everywhere; online, in schools, clubs and societies. It happened to me, Moll. This is my true story, a harrowing account of my stolen youth, … [Read more...] about Dirty Old Man (A True Story) by Moll French @Moll_French
Book Excerpt: Tortured Memory by Lawrence W. Gold, M.D. @drgoldauthor
About your Book: Dr. Abbie Adler had chosen general, child, and adolescent psychiatrist to treat sexually abused girls. As a victim of such abuse herself, Abbie’s insights make her an effective therapist. In addition, her practice includes adult patients and provides group and individual therapy for a broad range of psychiatric problems including depression, personality disorders, psychopathy, and malignant narcissism. On a December evening, the Berkeley Police find Abbie sitting in her car at … [Read more...] about Book Excerpt: Tortured Memory by Lawrence W. Gold, M.D. @drgoldauthor
Innocent Monsters by Barbara Doherty
When Kaitlyn dies, young writer Jessica Lynch loses not just a sister, but the calm centre of her stormy existence, the compass that guided her through a life disturbed by memories of their abusive father. Confused, despairing and struggling to piece her broken life back together, Jessica meets reclusive William Blaise. He is an awkward and introverted man who has isolated himself from the rest of the world, battling terrible childhood experiences of his own. Their similar pasts bind them … [Read more...] about Innocent Monsters by Barbara Doherty
