About the Book

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Through the eyes of a child, from the perspective of a survivor, experience a rigorous account of abuse, neglect, hardship, hope, determination and ultimately, salvation. Frequently infuriating, often uncomfortable, at times heartbreaking, but always honest and unbelievably inspiring, candid pages chronicle a young girl with an insufferable burden to bear as she journeys from the unreasonable, through the unbearable, to the insane and back. 

Be it verbal, sexual, physical or mental, abuse is more prevalent than we know.  And those fortunate enough to be spared from its grasp are often unaware of its permanent results. But sometimes, just sometimes, amongst those enduring repercussions sprouts the insight and fervor necessary to bring a profound message to the world; in Stephanie’s case, a powerful and timeless manual that encourages not hate, but compassion; not fear, but forgiveness. For, as she so eloquently puts it, “If someone had touched my hand, there is no way I could have extended it to you.”