Shari's Book Reviews
Impact from Shari's book, Echoing Silence from the Child Within
Emotionally Moving and Beautifully Written (click)
Echoing Silence from the Child Within is an exceptional piece of literature. The author, Shari Rickenbach, reaches into the depths of your soul with her beautifully written story. The unspeakable horrors she endured as a child are presented in a unique style. Though she creatively spared us the gory details, we know. That knowing breaks our hearts, opens a floodgate of tears, and causes rage to rise with a vengeance at the depravity of the evil monsters who destroy innocent children. But wait! There is hope and redemption! Through deep faith in a loving, merciful God, enormous courage, and a desire to find her worth and purpose, Shari chose life, truth, and light. She did the hard work necessary for healing and generously shares it with the world. Those who have suffered childhood trauma will discover how to find their value and voice by following Shari’s journey and methods for healing. The author lives her beliefs and gives back by advocating for sexually abused children and the victims of sex trafficking. I encourage you to read this outstanding and beautiful book to find hope and redemption.
Sandra E. Duclos, Ph.D
Clinical Psychologist (Ret.), Book Editor, Author of Waiting for Luigi
The power of God’s healing touch (click)
Watching the incredible personal work Shari has done to recover from her childhood sexual abuse proves the power of God’s healing touch. Shari shows us that every person who has been sexually abused can not only restore their voice and value, but also realign to become the person God created them to be. Shari’s powerful message touched my heart as it will yours. If you suffer from sexual abuse, read this story to find hope.
-Kirsten D. Samuel, After Shock Recovery Coach
Author of Choosing a Way Out, and 5 Lies Moms Believe
Priceless message to inspire and encourage all who were abused or victimized
The author is both skilled and considerate in the way she shares what could be horrifying details of the abuse she endured at the hands of people who should have protected and loved her. She offers just enough to lead readers to the right conclusions without savaging the imagination or satisfying careless curiosity. The truths shared will take root in the hearts and memories of all who suffered any kind of abuse from people in a position of trust or who used the most evil and depraved means to teach evil as good or degradation as love.
Even if you’re past your past, “Echoing Silence” offers gems of wisdom and deep awareness that may ring true, provide deeper understanding, and affirm your path today or perhaps promise something greater.
Using a garden metaphor, Shari Rickenbach, leads readers from her beginning through six decades of experience, pain, enlightenment, and repeated periods of the hard work required to let the Lord redeem her past. This book is one way she lets others know that the lightless pit they may live in today need not be a permanent address.
One core message: The abused is not the guilty party and neither is God. If that doesn’t make sense to you today, read the book. Holding God accountable is a normal response, but there’s another one that delivers peace, healing, and power. There is life after abuse because God is the giver of life and you still have time.
If you’re exhausted by the darkness around you or need a beacon of hope, or know someone who does, please take advantage of this unique and heartfelt message. It is a gift to those in need of it for themselves or to learn how to help someone they love.
-Lynn Baber, Christian Author
Author of The God Dot, Released June 15, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars. ***** Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2021
The feelings deep in your soul can be felt, seen, heard and healed! Shari’s book will help you. (click)
Shari,
I can only begin thanking you for all of the sharing that has taken place in your book, Echoing Silence from the Child Within. The pain, the fear, the searching for love that has crumbled, is just a few words that explain what you experienced. So many of us, only experienced a sexual assault once as a young one. Even so, it is a hit that has been taken. The Powerful steps to the beauty you found and have shared, are simply that, POWERFUL.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
-Theresa Lynne Raisch, Entrepeneur
A must-read (click)
Shari has bravely written her own story to give a voice to the voiceless millions who are being trafficked in the worldwide sex trade. This is a must-read book for anyone who is ready to take their voice back.
-Christine Maier, Sergeant, NYPD, Ret.,
Author of Blue Sky Morning
The Authentic Voice (click)
Echoing Silence from the Child Within is the authentic voice of an adult woman searching to find the sexually abused child she buried in order to survive the horrors of trauma.
-Nanette O’Neal, Transformational Story Coach, Speaker
Author of the fantasy series A Doorway Back to Forever.
Her book is destined to rock the world! (click)
Echoing Silence from the Child Within is an amazing book, and Shari’s story is important to share in order to help others. She has opened my eyes to the magnitude of sexual abuse in our society today. It really hurts me to realize how many women and men have been sexually abused or molested in just my small circle of acquaintances. Her book is destined to rock the world!
-William Rolling, Confidence Coach and Professional Contractor