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Reviewers Love
Women in Shadow and Light
Winner Book of the Year
from the Independent Publisher's Group (IPPY)
"Thank you for the work you do," Dr. Maya Angelou
“[A]n inspiring tribute to the power of a woman and the beauty that
arises out of the ashes of a fire that once threatened to suffocate the
essence of God’s most stunning creation: woman.”—Dian Moore,
Book Pleasures Read
the entire review
here.
[A] compilation of powerful words and images that hit the reader
kapow—right where they should, in the spirit. It's enough to
send a person soaring.—Connie Gotsch, host of “Write On Four Corners,”
KSJE
This is an important work because it demonstrates how far abused women
can come in their recovery. We rated it ♥♥♥♥♥
[highest honor]—Heartland Reviews
"Women in Shadow and Light is a stunning piece of artwork.
[A] collection of personal stories and beautiful and emotional black and
white photographs. This book is incredible." —Roundtable Reviews
"This work, I believe, will give hope to thousands of women to take that
first step to freedom."—Book Review Café
“Women In Shadow And Light is especially recommended reading for anyone
struggling with verbal, physical, or emotional abuse within their own
lives, as well as for those who enjoy the blending of photography and
text to portray memorable examples of the human condition in our
contemporary times.”—Midwest
Book Reviews
“[These] women you cannot help but respect, admire, love. It’s
astonishing, but this book really is a celebration.—Head Butler.com
“[A] most unusual and inspiring book... [t]he photos are excellent and
evocative.”—Bookviews
"Women in Shadow and Light by Jan Goff-LaFontaine, accurately and
sensitively captures the struggles of women who have been victimized by
abuse and their strength to heal. This is a unique presentation of
women’s enduring spirit in the face of such dehumanization.
"The stories reflected on these pages are from real women, embracing
their histories of victimization and moving beyond the pain to take hold
of their own power and beauty. By gently holding the vulnerability and
strength of their stories, Jan Goff La Fontaine offers us a glance into
the courage of each woman to tell her truth—the strength to look inside
and find the power—to guide them through the pain of abuse and reclaim
their lives.
"Through the perceptive eye of her camera, Jan Goff-LaFontaine
masterfully frames each woman’s emergence from that journey, as
beautiful, powerful, wonderful and whole. The privilege to peek into
these very private and painful places, as the women share how they came
to reclaim their personal power, is a generous and invaluable gift. In
doing so they spread hope for all who have known such violence and are
role models for each of us."—Elena Marie DiLapi, LSW, QCSW Director,
University of Pennsylvania Women’s Center
To read evaluations from Jan's speaking
engagements, workshops and seminars, please see
this page.
Praise from Authors
"When one person is brave enough to voice what the
rest of us are afraid to admit; when one person will bring into the
light that which has been hidden; when one person will stitch back
together the scattered pieces of shattered lives, then we are all made
whole. This is what Jan Goff-LaFontaine has done—with beauty and
power—in Women in Shadow and Light, and for that we
should all be grateful." —Elizabeth Lesser, Cofounder,
Omega Institute, author of
Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow
"When Jan Goff-LaFontaine approached me at the "Women
and Power" conference in New York with her book,
Women in Shadow and Light, I was struck by how much her work resonated with my
own experiences of childhood abuse; living in abusive relationships and
believing, for so long, that I simply could not take care of myself . .
. . Whether it is at a kitchen table, on a park bench or from the
driver’s seat in a mini van, women tell stories about themselves and
their lives. They tell stories that heal themselves and other women.
They tell stories that teach lessons.
Women in Shadow and Light
tells their stories so that we may all learn the lessons of healing."
—Iyanla Vanzant, best-selling
author
and founder of Inner
Visions Worldwide, from the foreword.
When I first began to hear the stories of survivors
of child sexual abuse, I was deeply moved by the strength and beauty
these women had retained through such devastating experiences.
Women in Shadow and Light takes me directly to that feeling.
Jan Goff-LaFontaine has given us images which are rich in power and
pleasure, affirming the beauty of both our bodies and our spirits. An
inspiring book."—Ellen Bass, co-author of
The Courage to Heal
Articles
"Light from the Shadows: Photos and Narrative Weave a
Journey from Abuse to Healing"—Women's
Press feature story
"Women in Shadow and Light is unlike most books that delve into this
topic. Instead of being text-heavy and full of counseling suggestions,
Goff-LaFontaine attempts to bring peace to troubled lives. The style of
the book is unexpected."—Good
Times Weekly
"Abuse Victims Drop the Veil of Secrecy"—Santa Cruz Sentinel
"The photos are all black-and-white, but the
images are very different."—Monterey County Herald
"Women in Shadow and Light
is a beautiful, moving and powerful testament to the courage of
survivors everywhere."
NJCASA Newsletter
"'Shadow and Light' documents journeys from abuse to healing"—St.
Paul Pioneer Press
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