The Invisible Girl
Uncovering Repressed Memories of Childhood Sexual Abuse
By Sandra J. Dixon, PMHCNS-BC
This story breaks new frontiers in what we know about repressed memories. The Invisible Girl is a riveting personal account of living in the aftermath of childhood physical and sexual abuse. It is based both on personal experience and the lives of hundreds of patients Sandra Dixon treated in 20 years as a mental health professional. Sandra grew up mute and detached from the world, feeling on the brink of insanity. Hidden in her mind were grotesque images that burst forth at any time or place without warning. She lived with the effects of repressed memories for 47 years before they surfaced and she was able to reclaim her life. She portrays her journey with courage, wit, humor, and a human spirit in search for answers.
Review: Difficult to Put Down
Ms. Dixon has demonstrated enormous courage while describing her own history in a compelling manner that is difficult to put down and allows the reader to experiences some of the pain first hand without having to actually suffer the abuse. She also does an excellent job weaving prevention recommendations into the book to help others ensure that future generations do not need to suffer as she has. –Carla van Dam, Ph.D., author of Identifying Child Molesters.
Book Information
6x9 trade paperback; 209 pages.
Price: $18.95
Available for purchase at: www.PercyHouseInfo.com and www.Amazon.com
The Forgotten Generation
By Vui Le
From the Author
The Vietnam War yielded no winner. The biggest losers and yet the ultimate winners are the forgotten generation of Vietnamese expatriates Viet Kieu.
My parents and their generation risked their lives everyday defending South Vietnam against the communists, and then they gave up everything that they ever owned, their friends and families and the country they love, to deliver their children to the land of freedom. Once in the US, they humbled themselves performing whatever jobs they can find and against all odds kept their children in schools and gave them the opportunities to compete in this land.
While the Communist Vietnamese had rewritten history to their favor, the courageous and heroic accounts of the people of the South were blatantly disregarded. And while Americans were quick to put the memory of the Vietnam War behind them, the whole generation of South Vietnamese like my parents was completely forgotten. Yet it was because of them that my generation, their children grown up in America, would have the opportunities to better our lives.
The forgotten generation has so much to tell, and this book chronicles some small parts of their struggles, sacrifices and eventual victories.
Review: Tender, Heartfelt and Moving. A Remarkable Story
This book is very tender, heartfelt and moving. Considering that Vui Le came to America without knowing a word of English, it is astounding how well-written it is. Before I began editing The Forgotten Generation, I knew very little about the fall of Saigon and the life of the Vietnamese people. Vui Le opened my eyes to the horror, courage and sacrifice. Imagine fleeing to America as your country burned and your friends were murdered, with no language skills, no money, no friends, no marketable occupation, but only your dreams and hopes for a new life after losing everything you’ve ever known. The Forgotten Generation is a remarkable story told by a remarkable storyteller. –Allen R. Kates, MFAW, editor of The Forgotten Generation
Book Information
About to be published.
Pre-orders at www.theforgottengeneration.com