Cry the Darkness: One Woman's Triumph Over The Tragedy of Incest

by Donna L. Friess

This book has become a classic in child abuse prevention counseling. It is the gripping true story of generational sexual abuse and the dramatic legal trial which culminates in a shocking 15 month battle for safety from the predator that has haunted his victims for over 40 years.

It is a must-read for abuse survivors and their therapists and counselors.

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

311 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 1993

About the author

DONNA L. FRIESS, Ph.D., a retired college professor, is a life coach and inspirational speaker. She is an activist for children’s rights. She has been recognized by the U.S. Justice Department for her social activism and nominated for the American President’s Service Award. She is a long time member of the U.S. Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime, Technical Training and Advisory Council. Her biography appears in Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who of American Women, Great Teachers, and others. She has authored five books and lectures in the U.S. and abroad. Cry the Darkness has been published in seven languages. www.yourtimenow.org or www.drdonnafriess.com.

Reviews

[Sloanie423 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book

This book was heartbreaking to read. It was so sad to see what all these girls endured. The saddest part about it is how many less victims there could have been if someone would have just told. I would never victim shame and cannot imagine what these people endured. However, there were so many that could have been saved from this turmoil if one person would have just spoke up, how sad it that. The book was well written and easy to read and follow.

[Donna Friess]

Took first place in 2014 National Indie Excellence Awards for Women's Issues. Place in International Paris Book Festival 2014 for Non-fiction.