CW Seymore Shards of Glass Reviews

A Triumphant Exodus From Tyranny To Freedom!
CW Seymore's 'Shards of Glass' is a courageous story of freedom that is more than a pleasantly written triumph over abuse and tyranny. 'Shards of Glass' is a well-written rare treasure worthy of the highest praise for its ability to speak to each of us about how we may better enhance our own human experience and condition by embracing courage to break the bindings of what may appear to be preconceived 'normal.' And it is here that CW Seymore brilliance as a writer shines most: written as an empowering autobiographical memoir revolving around how CW Seymore was able to break the emotional, spiritual, and physical chains of abuse that were part of her precondition - part of her 'normal' childhood - 'Shards of Glass' does so much more than provide lessons for those trying to escape abuse or who are trying to sustain independence: this is a story that speaks to each of our inner spirits about what is right and wrong, about finding strength in our own morals, ethics, and values, and, about how to use our faith to embrace the courage needed to enhance our own human condition as we create our own independence. It is a story that if you listen to carefully, will speak to your heart and somehow, it very well could enhance your own life experience for this is literary gift that gives its readers 'sight.'
Previous to reading 'Shards of Glass' I had never heard of 'Generational Abuse'. If you're not familiar with the term, it is abuse witnessed or endured by your parents, grandparents, or guardians ingrained in who they are. It is a learned behavior that is considered acceptable, even 'normal', as it moves from generation to generation, creating a cycle of abuse for future generations. Tragically, CW Seymore's experience of generational abuse as shared in 'Shards of Glass' included witnessing and somehow surviving domestic violence; severe physical abuse; mental degradation; sexual abuse, molestation and rape. And despite being part of the cycle of accepting 'normal' experienced in her family life, CW was able to break free of from the chains and learn how to sustain her freedom by living unbowed to her morals, ethics, and values which is who she is. Bravo!
Now, if you are fortunate the way I have been not to experience generational abuse or any form of severe abuse, let me assure you that 'Shards of Glass' is so much more than a declaration of independence against abuse. CW Seymore has written an incredible story about how each of us should live in courage to be who we are by listening to our own inner spirit which guides towards enhancing and experiencing the magic in life. This is a story that spoke to me about breaking certain conditions experienced in my own generational cycle passed down to me, as it is a story of lessons that reinforce the importance of finding our own voice.
CW Seymore's 'Shards of Glass' is a manifesto and blueprint to live in freedom readers everywhere will connect to as it is a call-to-arms to live in 'uhuru': to live in freedom by living unbowed within the morals, ethics, and values you innately possess through courage found in your faith.
With the highest of compliments, CW Seymore's 'Shards of Glass' is a very special, important, and well-written book about inner freedom I highly recommend to everyone for it is a blueprint to liberty. Personally, 'Shards of Glass' I have found such great value in this publication that it will be placed in my very special collection of cherished books I call 'Literary Treasures Of Freedom', where CW Seymore's inspirational story will accompany 'Unbowed', written by Africa's first woman to win the Noble Prize, Dr. Wangari Maathai, as well as 'My Justice' written by the empowering Patricia McKnight.
Do yourself a favor: pick up a copy of 'Shards of Glass': it could very well change your view of the world and how you interact in it for the better as it is a story, more than anything about finding and holding life's magic through finding courage and freedom.
-Thomas Senese: Best-Selling Author: "Chasing the Cyclone" and 4 Others; Director of I CARE Foundion

"Shards of Glass" is the most challenging upbringing, devastating, uncalculating, and mesmerizing story that can be brought to light! A must read for all who have had, or will have children. This book will be like having a hidden camera viewing every aspect of family life that could and might go wrong!
-Ron Mendola: Writer, Producer, Director: "Red, White and Blue Films"

"Shards of Glass" an autobiographical account charts the violent abuse of a young girl as her abusive father isolates her from the rest of the family, torments her relentlessly, and suffers repeated beatings for no apparent reason other than "for things I know I didn't catch you doing."
CW Seymore's "Shards of Glass" carefully lays the foundation for transgenerational abuse and the influence this level of violence has on childhood development and social consequences from childhood through the adult years. Shards of Glass gives us an inside look at the depth of family violence, the breadth and depth of the horrors of child abuse and neglect; ruling her emotions and behaviors, and for a time altered her sense of reality from what is a normal childhood and adult behaviors.
CW Seymore's accounting of her abusive childhood is deeply moving, her climb from the pit of despair is motivating. I highly recommend Shards of Glass, CW Seymore imparts upon the reader a sense of hope through the understanding of how one child survived and learned to heal, forgive, and come away with a sense of relief and hope for the future.
-Gregory M. Chase, Associate Physician Emergency Medicine, MS Clinical Medicine, MS Health Ed.
Director & Editor Childabuse.com and PreventFamilyViolence.com Child abuse and Family Violence prevention through education and awareness.

An Ultimately Hopeful Story of a Brutal Childhood
CW Seymore's gripping memoirs, Shards of Glass, left me feeling breathless in places. She paints a picture of a father's brutality with language that is clear, fast-paced and evocative. Seymore's book serves as both a call to arms and as an anthem for those of her readers who have also endured great suffering and abuse. It is my hope that fellow victims of domestic violence and physical, emotional and sexual abuse will draw courage and strength from Seymore's work.
If there is one main theme in Shards, it is that it is possible to heal, even from horrible trauma. Women and men like Seymore can not only survive their past. They can heal what's broken and live thriving lives as adults despite the sins committed against them.
Indeed, despite the horrific physical abuse she suffered and witnessed in her childhood home, Seymore manages to piece together an as yet unfinished but at heart hopeful mosaic of healing from the painful pieces that constitute her past in the pages of her book. I am heartened by the author's views on such matters as God, shame, forgiveness and guilt, and I very much look forward to a promised sequel, which will further outline how Seymore finished constructing her life, her healed whole self, from the broken shards of her childhood.
-E.L Farris, #1 Amazon Bestselling Author of "Ripple" and soon to be released "I Run". "Real! "Shards of Glass" is so very real! It is important for survivors of child abuse of all kinds to share their stories. In not sharing we protect the abuser, the pedophile, and not the child. In not sharing, the abuse continues. In not sharing and in not being listened to when we do, we are punished for a crime we did not commit. I applaud Ms Seymore's willingness to look into the black and dark corners of her truth and I believe that her honesty will help to bring about healing for others battling to feel they are not alone, and to claim their lives after abuse."

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