Title: Breaking the Silence
By: Diamante Lavendar
A CBM Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars
Breaking the Silence by Diamante Lavendar is a touching
fictional memoir written through a series of diary entries by the main
character of the book, Joan Eastman. The character has bought the diary to
journal her second pregnancy. Beginning with a poem written by the author, the
poem sheds light on the beauty of the Lord’s keeping of you in your life and
the fleeting temporal world that we live in, giving all hope for the future
available in the Lord. Her book continues with fading in-and-out of
memories and glimpses of the characters life, revealing horror of young
innocence that was stolen and abused, Eastman’s memories of child abuse portray
abuse that began at two-years-old and continued for many years. Encouraging all
to not internalize abuse, the author speaks out to inspire others to break the
cycle of silence that victims of abuse often endure in their suffering.
As the book transcends into the depths of child abuse and
the wounding, the author reflects these journeys with life-lessons learned that
reveal an overcoming spirit. She reveals how the Lord was there at every
“winding road” that helps readers understand such issues as: anger, emotional
and sexual abuse, the damage of stuffing emotions, self-esteem, hatred,
perfectionism, self reflection, and so much more that offers readers hope and
faith in God, offering a realization that with help from Him, they can overcome
all abuse and neglect in their lives.
Throughout the book, many different seasons are revealed in
the character’s life, displaying just how God carried the character through all
the dark times. A restoration of hope and a personal relationship in the
Lord developed over the years in the
character which sheds light on the fact that whether abused or not, all readers
can relate to the different seasons of one’s life and look back upon their
lives to see the hand of God active upon their life. This is the main theme of
the book intertwined with breaking the silence of abuse that the author has
creatively conveyed.
She also wants others to know that they are not alone.
Encouraging all to look to God and that there is hope, healing and restoration
in Jesus Christ. This book comes highly recommended for those that need help
and encouragement in processing abuse, giving them a foundation in the Lord,
and helps lead them into recovery by offering hope through Jesus Christ.
Order your copy of Breaking the Silence at Amazon or in Kindle. You may visit the author at Diamante Lavendar.