"Out of Incest & Abuse - A Book of Hope"

Reviewers' praise:

'If it weren't for Diane, her caring and her book, I might not be a survivor today. I saw me in her book and I thank her from the bottom of my heart.'
- Diane LeBlanc, Quebec (Incest Survivor)

'Our silence gives life to their sins; our voices give strength to our truth. Diane's voice speaks for us all. -Nancy Burton, Hamilton (Incest Survivor)

'Out of Incest ... a thoughtful recollection, which ends on a hopeful note. Looking forward to your ... forthcoming hook for survivors and their supportive networks.' - Family Violence Prevention Division, Health and Welfare Canada

'Ms. Diane Esther ... impressed our conference of psychiatrists with her sincere wish to improve the situation for individuals who have been subjected to abuse, and to educate those professionals who find themselves in a position to provide the necessary support and therapy for these victims. She certainly did raise our consciousness and more clearly defined outcomes for us in a way which was very helpful. .. .We would certainly welcome a return engagement in the future.' - Dr. N. Rae Grant, M.B., F.R.C.Psych., F.R.C.P (C), Clinical Director, Child and Family Centre, Professor of Psychiatry, Chedoke-McMastcr Hospitals, Hamilton, Ontario

'... Your honesty, sensitivity, and practical suggestions with respect to adult victims of childhood abuse and to the considerations that social work students should keep in mind when developing groups in this area were most welcome.' - Dr. Ralph Brown, PhD., D.S.W., C.S.W., Professor, McMaster University School of Social Work, Hamilton, Ontario

'Diane's book is an eloquent presentation of the agony, the anguish and the memories of the unspeakable horrors of child abuse victims. Diane's courage and poetry may encourage others to reach for help and healing of the soul.'
- Rix Rogers, C.E.O., Institute for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Toronto

'Diane's work and her courageous affirmation of hope are precious gifts for those who have been abused and those who love and care for the many, many victims of this devastating violence against the innocence of childhood.' -Shirley Turcotie, R.C.C., Vancouver, Subject of the National Film Board's To A Safer Place.