Description: For any woman wondering how to find her way clear of a thicket of lies, The Shadows in My Heart offers encouragement. And for any woman who celebrates having found her way free, this book is a captivating reminder of how far she has come. Honest and engaging, readers are the beneficiaries of Mary Havens having found her voice in the storm.
Brief description: Mary A. Havens has appeared on numerous talk shows, discussing surviving domestic violence and sexual abuse, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Minneapolis' Twin Cities Live and The Mary Hanson Show. She was a Twitter contributor for Dr. Phil and The Doctors show. Mary volunteers with organizations for survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence. She enjoys traveling and divides her time between the Midwest, Southwest, and Alaska.
Review Quotes:
"For any woman wondering how to find her way clear of a thicket of lies, this book offers encouragement. And for any woman who celebrates having found her way free, this book is a captivating reminder of how far she has come. Honest and engaging, readers are the beneficiaries of Havens having found her voice in the storm."
--Kaylene Johnson-Sullivan, Author of Our Perfect Wild
"Love, sex, and human endurance intertwine in this absorbing story set in the Ocooch Mountains where the Wisconsin River meets the Mississippi."
--Stephen H Getsinger, PhD, Former Director Clinic and Branches Amherst Wilder Foundation
"Mary is brave to tell her story. She lights the way for others on their journey of healing."
--Genie Joseph, PhD, Author of The Act Resilient Method