This is a heartfelt, wrenching and deeply inspirational book for anyone who has ever suffered abuse or known someone who has.
"A Plain Brown Wren" is a true story about a child growing up in a household of terror from alcoholics, drug addictions and a aunt who had her postituting at age 12. She was sexually, verbally, emotionally and physically abused by many who were all adults and no one intervened on her behave. -- Rev. Hilda Thomasine Wren.
"The story is told as a series of flashback events and is open and honest about the survivor's experiences of childhood sexual abuse. The book provides first person insight and allows the reader to experience the journey. Overall, one walks away with a sense of appreciation for the struggle and is in awe of how an individual can overcome and thrive after so many adversities."-- Mabilia Reyes
Excerpt
My life as a prostitute
My first john was a congressman, and I was 13-years old. Johns are customers. I didn't know at the time he was a congressman. He had an apartment in the Washington suburbs. I took a cab to the apartment and was greeted at the door by the doorman. When I arrived at the congressman's apartment, this very handsome man opened the door and asked me to be seated. He offered me a drink and a cigarette and I refused. He talked about everything under the sun. I had always been able to make people think I understood everything they were saying, but I usually I didn't understand jack. He showed me his bedroom, and I undressed and got into his bed. He took full control of the situation from then on. When it was all over he paid me $150.00, plus cab fare. I got to keep $75.00, and my aunt got the other half. I never saw him again. I was a small tender treat to him that one time.
Jamie was a healthy, active 12-year old who loved to skate and played hockey as well as any boy. Then one afternoon during a game, she suffered a stroke that changed her world. Her memoir takes the reader through her ordeal and her journey out of the
Sepsis knocked her down and out. Faith, hope, and gave her the strength to get back on her feet. I am a Runner She fought the river of death They said she'd never run again
She proved them wrong...
