New Book Targets Families of Child Abuse Victims

Letters I Should Have Written by Stacy R. Butler is a new book with a message. That message? Friends and family of abused children who neglect to get involved are as responsible as the actual abuser concerning the emotional and physical damage inflicted on the child.

Lake City, AR (PRWEB) September 17, 2004 -- New author Stacy R. Butler is pleased to announce the release of her first book, Letters I Should Have Written. The book is available now through the publisher, Publish America of Frederick, Maryland.

Letters I Should Have Written is the true story of a family battered by conflict, as seen through the eyes of a child. Abuse, alcoholism, betrayal and ultimately, murder, are related in this series of letters, poems and prayers. This fast-moving, vividly detailed personal account of pain, anger and loss spans almost thirty years, involving grief-stricken farewells and surprising reunions. It is a survivors story; it is also a tale of hope, forgiveness and the search for lasting love. It is, above all, the story of a remarkable family and the resiliency of love.

The underlying theme of the book is simple: If you know or suspect that a child is being abused, GET INVOLVED. Mrs. Butler hopes to launch a book tour to promote her book as well as the message it contains. It can be too easy to look the other way in situations of suspected abuse," she says. Many people feel uncomfortable judging by their own standards of discipline and what constitutes abuse. However, by remaining silent, those same people are condoning and encouraging the abuse."

In the book, Stacy directs readers to Prevent Child Abuse America, a charitable organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Their website, http://www.preventchildabuse.org provides valuable information on recognizing the signs of abuse, as well as offering tips on ways to get involved.

For more information: http://www.fatlittlepigeon.com or             
Contact: stacy@fatlittlepigeon.com
Phone: (870) 237-8750

You can order the book or request a review copy of Stacys book from:

Publish America
P.O. Box 151
Frederick, Maryland 21705
(301) 695-1707
support@publishamerica.com

Letters I Should Have Written, Paperback, 6" x 9", ISBN 1-4137-2833-2, 77 pp., retail $14.95

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