Waves of Resilience

by Tara Pelletier, Christy Howitt (Editor), Sasha Pictou (Photographer)

248 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 16, 2026

Reviews

[Bianca]

I had so many emotions reading this book. I couldn’t keep it down, but I also couldn’t believe someone can hurt a child like this. Tara wrote her story beautifully, in a way that keeps you hooked and makes you feel so many emotions. I had chills when reading the last chapter, and I can’t believe this happened in my hometown. 10/10 recommend this book !!

[Crystal Moran]

WOW. I’m honestly heartbroken by the horrible experiences this soul had to endure throughout her childhood. I felt every emotion as I read through Tara’s story the pain, anger, sadness, frustration, and ultimately, her incredible strength.

I found myself so frustrated with the school system, social services, and the people surrounding Tara who either overlooked what was happening or simply didn’t fight hard enough for her.

I deeply commend Tara for having the courage to come forward and share such a painful and personal story. It takes incredible strength to revisit those experiences and put them into words. I truly believe that by sharing her story, she will help others feel less alone, find their own strength, and begin to heal.

This was an emotional and difficult read, but one I’m grateful I experienced. ❤️

[Alexandra LeGresley]

Amazing book. So many moments makes you think about how we never know what people go through. Makes you re-think how well you were brought up or either you associate with the writer and know you’re not alone. There’s hope, there’s strength, there perseverance and there’s resilience. How a past doesn’t define your future but how it shapes it if you push through. Wrote by my good friend she’s an absolute rocket of a woman!

[Sylvie]

True story of resilience and courage, it will make you cry, it will give you chills and it will give you hope that even in the worst situations you can always be hopeful for better days.