About the Book
Novel About Child Abuse Hits Home for Young Readers
Child abuse was not discussed publicly or privately 40 years ago. It was considered a shameful secret, and young children were told by their abusers that no one would believe them!
In the brutally realistic novel Survival, a young girl growing up the early 1970s is being sexually abused. She believes that she has no one to turn to or anyone who would believe her. See how this shy young child finds the strength to survive and the purpose to change her life after being raped.
The author believes it’s important for children to find someone they can trust to talk over life-changing problems. “You must not give up on yourself, but fight for the right to survive. By believing you are strong enough, with the will to fight, tell someone. Don’t give up and don’t be afraid.” Survival offers powerful testimony on what it takes to overcome the odds and survive mental and sexual abuse. One act can drastically change a child’s life … for better or worse.