From Sorrows To Sapphires
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (638 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 193980003X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 308 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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She received the 2011 Woman of Influence Award by the Life Changers International Club and honored as the 2013 Honorary Unsung Heroine on behalf of Saving Our Children & Families (SOCAF). As a survivor of 14 years of sexual abuse as a child, she is passionate about breaking the silence of child sexual abuse and
Kimberly Blanquie said A "Saphire" of a Book!. "From Sorrows To Saphires is an extraordinary first novel, one that will inspire the heart of every reader who has ever loved a child. Angela Williams has managed to take the difficult subject of incest and present her personal account in a way that educates and inspires, yet does not leave the reader feeling assaulted. Williams is an author who knows the hunge. Michele said Disturbing but real - A thought-provoking read. I met Angela in Napa and she was kind enough to give me her book as a wedding gift after knowing me for less than 5 minutes. I read it in two days (only because my husband told me I was reading too fast). I had a hard time putting it down, simply because I had met a strong woman, and was reading the story of a child who was tormented constantly in ways I can't . "Exceptional" according to Jennifer Lynch. I read this novel in three days and was so moved by the gripping tale of what Angela endured and survived. Her raw details exposed an all to familiar tale in this country of abuse that children suffer, many times at the hands of someone who claims to love them. Angela's story shows that more needs to be done to protect children. Ultimately Angela gained strengt
. She also serves in an advisory role to the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy. About the Author Angela Williams is the founder and CEO of VOICE Today. She received a bachelor of arts in journalism from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga. As a survivor of 14 years of sexual abuse as a child, she is passionate about breaking the silence of child sexual abuse and saving the next generation of children. Angela is a trained facilitator for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs, the author of “From Sorrows To Sapphires,” co-author of “Pathway to Healing” and “Tough Talk To Tender Hearts.” She is a tireless child advocate, and an international speaker on child sexual abuse prevention and healing. She has appeared on CNN’s Headline News, In Session TV, NPR, AFR and many other local and national media outlets. She received the 2011 Woman of Influence Award by the Life Changers I
The raw honesty of her incredible life story provides a platform for healing and a voice for those who have been silenced within the stronghold of "Unspeakable." The tender compassion and forgiveness found within these pages will leave you inspired and encouraged; a story that allows the reader to literally walk "hand in hand" with the author as she reveals the father's heart.. Angela Williams is truly "Breaking the Silence" in this courageous account of her incredible journey to freedom from the shame of childhood sexual abuse