Reviews for 

Women in Shadow and Light: 
Journeys from Abuse to Healing

Winner of the 2006 Independent Publisher's (IPPY) Book of the Year (Women's Issues)!

"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

“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

“[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

"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." —Elizabeth Lesser, Cofounder, Omega Institute, author of Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow

"Women in Shadow and Light is a beautiful, moving and powerful testament to the courage of survivors everywhere." NJCASA Newsletter 

"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, author of Mules of Love and I Never Told Anyone

"There is nothing more powerful than women coming together in an environment of loving support and focusing their intention on helping each other and all other women to heal. Jan Goff-LaFontaine has facilitated this kind of healing circle with these forty women."—Iyanla Vanzant, author and founder of Inner Visions Worldwide, from the foreword.