Vows of Silence A True Story of a Survivor's Triumph over Rape, Teenage Suicide, and Religious Abuse

"All of us suffer disappointments, setbacks, even tragedies. Perhaps from this young woman's history, we can learn something of the human capacity for survival and the ability of hope to bring us through even the darkest days". -- Steve AllenThis is a powerful story of personal transformation. This revealing book gives hope to suicidal teenagers and people abused by religion. The author skillfully weaves her family's vow of silence through her own life lessons in which she experiences religion abuse, rape, teen suicide, near-death experience, and triumph. Several years of correspondence between Steve Allen and Diana are woven throughout the book as Diana's story unfolds with increasing drama. Vows of Silence proves that changing your beliefs can change your life.Michael, Diana L. is the author of 'Vows of Silence A True Story of a Survivor's Triumph over Rape, Teenage Suicide, and Religious Abuse', published 1993 under ISBN 9780963491046 and ISBN 0963491040.