Towards Understanding - revised edition

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...grabs your heart... stories seemed to pour out of her life with nothing held back gave me inspiration and hope... made my heart shake, feeling things one seldom does.

- Ronald Nussbeck, Author of: The Deception, Retribution and The Coin

...Her writings take the reader on an emotional journey. For every poem that strikes the heart and brings tears, there is another one that offers hope and promise for a tomorrow. I recommend this book of poetry to any survivor of abuse that is seeking to heal. Her writings will be their companion on the journey to healing. Her words will guide them and teach them along the way. ...This book is excellent!

- Hope Fields, A Celebration of Courage Newsletter

...a diverse collection of observations and emotions... moments of pain and longing… of simple joy and abiding love… a wonderful reminder that memories do not have to be grandiose in nature to be fulfilling... The emotional honesty of the writer is sure to strike a chord with many readers.

- Fallen Angel Reviews

...You’ll never look at poetry the same way again... beginning with her childhood trauma and leading into her journey of finding healing and self worth. You’ll feel her anguish, anger, and finally, her recovery as you travel with her page by page.

- Jean Robor, Robor Writing & Editing E-Newsletter

...will resonate with anyone who has loved, lost love or experienced the hurt that is all part of finding the soul within us as we travel through this lifetime. Allow these words to connect you with the truth of who you are.

- Heaven Sent Spiritual E-zine

...a true poet's eye for detail, description and emotion carries the reader along on her journey.

- Michele True, Write On Newsletter / Practical Poetry Radio

...courageously reveals more about her deepest feelings and intimate emotions that most people ever truly discover about themselves. ...on woman's journey toward self-realization... gives hope to everyone suffering, as did she. Lillian proclaims her personal victory over the darkness of her youth ...through the passionate intimacy of her poetry, she invites others to follow.

- Robert DeVoll, DeVoll Reviews, Cheers E-zine

...yanked on the very strings of my heart. ...every poem, every verse, every word that she penned was a representation of my life. ...with each poem there is a marking of years which in turn shows growth, not only as a poetess, but as a young woman. As she pours out her life on paper, she is fighting her inner demons, learning to love herself... and through all the trials and tribulations, finds freedom. ...brought me to tears as I sobbed, remembering my years that have so swiftly past. ...an ideal role model for young women and men - her poems are filled with truth and honesty. ...Lillian writes with words as an artist paints with color - the raw emotions of love, hate, abuse, anger, friendship... I thoroughly enjoyed each and every poem and I strongly recommend her book of poetry!

- Ameasha Brown (Canada)

...written while the author was still an adolescent, trying to come to terms with her internal angst as well as external factors. The remarkable trait about this poetry collection explores various poem-structures which isn't something common amongst modern poets.

- Plastic Venus E-zine

...some of the most gripping poetry I've ever read. Since it was presented in time sequence, I felt glued to the screen, wanting to know what happened next, as if reading a biography or diary or novel!

- Sonja Gartner (Canada)