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Keeping Mother's Secrets: Surviving Terror and Betrayal Through Courage and Hope
• “Riveting account of actual events and their startling twists and turns.”
• “Haunting psychological cliffhanger of terrifying abuse, unrelenting
brainwashing attempts, and one child’s determination to survive and thrive.”
Arthur M. Bodin, Ph.D., ABPP
Former President, Division of Family Psychology,
American
Psychological Association
“A gripping account of the effects of a child’s continual trauma and her
struggles for physical and emotional safety. Tracy May balances the horror of
relentless threat and fear with acts of kindness from others. A courageous and
inspirational story filled with huge characters and major legal precedents. Once
I started reading the book, I could not put it down. As a psychologist, I
recommend this exceptional addition to the understanding of trauma and
recovery.”
Joseph Keenan, Ph.D.
“A child’s terrifying journey through severe and pervasive family dysfunction
and many forms of child abuse, including parental alienation. The story reflects
a keen understanding of coping with adversity. A powerful and moving testimonial
to the strength of the human spirit and a must read for anyone moving on from a
stormy past.”
Andrew Newman, M.D., FCCP
Keeping Mother’s Secrets is a gripping memoir of a child’s courage to survive
terrifying physical, emotional and sexual abuse. It has many unpredictable
twists and turns as the child, Tracy, clings to hope and finds a way to thrive.
This brave, honest and graphic account is enhanced by legal documents and the
memories of others who were involved. Keeping Mother’s Secrets is an
inspirational read that will engage, enlighten and fascinate the public. It also
offers hope to those who have suffered abuse and trauma.
• “Haunting psychological cliffhanger of terrifying abuse, unrelenting
brainwashing attempts, and one child’s determination to survive and thrive.”
Arthur M. Bodin, Ph.D., ABPP
Former President, Division of Family Psychology,
American
Psychological Association
“A gripping account of the effects of a child’s continual trauma and her
struggles for physical and emotional safety. Tracy May balances the horror of
relentless threat and fear with acts of kindness from others. A courageous and
inspirational story filled with huge characters and major legal precedents. Once
I started reading the book, I could not put it down. As a psychologist, I
recommend this exceptional addition to the understanding of trauma and
recovery.”
Joseph Keenan, Ph.D.
“A child’s terrifying journey through severe and pervasive family dysfunction
and many forms of child abuse, including parental alienation. The story reflects
a keen understanding of coping with adversity. A powerful and moving testimonial
to the strength of the human spirit and a must read for anyone moving on from a
stormy past.”
Andrew Newman, M.D., FCCP
Keeping Mother’s Secrets is a gripping memoir of a child’s courage to survive
terrifying physical, emotional and sexual abuse. It has many unpredictable
twists and turns as the child, Tracy, clings to hope and finds a way to thrive.
This brave, honest and graphic account is enhanced by legal documents and the
memories of others who were involved. Keeping Mother’s Secrets is an
inspirational read that will engage, enlighten and fascinate the public. It also
offers hope to those who have suffered abuse and trauma.
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373 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 24, 2015
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January 24, 2016
If you put this book in the context of the times, it is remarkable that Tracy's father was able to gain custody. This is a time when a father getting custody was extremely rare.
Tracy's self awareness, even at such a young age is also remarkable, and likely helped her to overcome many of the tragic events of her life.
In the end, her belief in forgiveness is the most poignant part of the book. I know people who have faced far less and if they could only forgive their lives would be so much better for it.
I found some of the trial transcripts and letters to be cumbersome and take up a good percentage of the first half of the book.
Overall, I found the book to be inspirational, despite some of the tough subject matter.
Tracy's self awareness, even at such a young age is also remarkable, and likely helped her to overcome many of the tragic events of her life.
In the end, her belief in forgiveness is the most poignant part of the book. I know people who have faced far less and if they could only forgive their lives would be so much better for it.
I found some of the trial transcripts and letters to be cumbersome and take up a good percentage of the first half of the book.
Overall, I found the book to be inspirational, despite some of the tough subject matter.
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