Set during the years from 1972 to1976, The Journey Within: A Child's Memoir, the first book in a healing trilogy, is author Laurie Homan's honest, painful and moving record of sexual abuse, incest and death. Written from the perspective of a child, and formatted as a journal, this is a unique and important work that offers understanding and recovery to anyone seeking to find inspiration and solace when faced with trauma.About the Author:Laurie Homan grew up in Long Branch, New Jersey, and currently resides in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It is her hope that other survivors of sexual abuse and/or incest learn that complete healing is possible. After many years working with wonderful therapists and discovering Nichiren Buddhism ( www.SGI-USA.org), Ms. Homan has found the strength and tenacity to believe there is a beacon of light after experiencing the darkness of abuse. She is completing the second book of The Journey Within series. Publisher's Website: http://SBPRA.com/LaurieHoman