AUTHORS CANDID PORTRAYAL OF A RAPE SURVIVOR CONNECTS HEARTS
Debut novel receives glowing praise for its compelling narrative and poignant characterization. The tale revolves around a single mother struggling with PTSD and her best friend, an ecentric gay male (also a single parent) with a shoe fetish. 50% of author's proceeds aids survivors of rape.
The Dry Well
By Dawn Lyons
ISBN#0972555803
A powerful and compelling narrative...poignant characterization... The Dry Well is to be commended for its emphasis on the power of hope and strength within each of us."
-- Midwest Book Review
With precision and lyrical prose, Ms. Lyons takes her readers to that place, the place none of us ever wants to go, the place so many of us have tragically already been...Sound too depressing? Then its time for me to mention the humor."
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NICEVILLE, FLORIDA -- Every two minutes someone in the United States is raped or sexually abused yet how often do we talk about? Thats one of the reasons Dawn Lyons, author of The Dry Well, her debut novel, wrote the story of a single mothers tragic experience-to stimulate conversation, and help people comprehend what victims of violent crimes really experience. Lyons also hopes that by sharing intimate details of her assault, other victims will feel less isolated and will gain strength from her story.
Survivors need to talk about what happened in order to heal. Silence intensifies their suffering. Ignoring it won't make it go away. I wish it did," Lyons said. So many people have shared their stories with me-some for the first time."
Not only has Lyons written a novel inspired in part by her own tragedy, but the author also donates half of her proceeds to aid survivors of rape. Shes created a web page to offer support for victims and their loved ones called Heart to Heart.
For further information or to read an excerpt of The Dry Well, visit www.dawnlyons.com.
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