(PRWEB) January 23, 2006 -- An exciting new book that details events of girls who are traumatized by painful circumstances. Often times, youth find coming to grips with a painful past can be overwhelming. Children and adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment and displacement, can relate to this book.
“ Memories of a Cherry Blossom Tree ”
In the storyline of the book, children enter the orphanage reflecting on painful memories. As time goes on, they began having dreams that eventually come true. The caretaker of the orphanage, shares her heart, compassion and love with each of the hurting children. In the meantime, she is locating international families that cherishes children and are willing to adopt them.
As the newly adoptive parents arrive, the children are forced to leave each other behind as they become adopted. Each of them carve the name of the other one in the Cherry Blossom Tree as they depart. After the girls are adopted, the caretaker shares a letter and a dream of Jesus Christ adopting her.
In the process of exchanging letters, the caretaker dies and the girls return as women. They carry the caretaker's body to the gravesite and bury her underneath the Cherry Blossom Tree. Afterwards, They take turns carving the caretaker's name in the Cherry Blossom Tree. This book really connects to our youth and what's going on in today's society. Reviewers are calling it a book for all times.
The author has first hand experience in working to save abused children through his work as a former crime scene investigator and police officer. He feels that our youth deserve a safe environment where they can grow into healthy contributing adults that can benefit the world.
According to statistical reports, it has been estimated that 1 out of every 5 girls have experienced some form of abuse through molestation or rape. 2 out 5 of them have been neglected, abandoned or displaced.
This number is increasing each year and resources are limited for counselors and agencies who are scrambling to help our influx of abused girls and boys. Adoption agencies are screening millions of prospective parents who are standing in line to adopt these youths.
The book titled "Memories of a Cherry Blossom Tree " by Fletcher Johnson Jr., provides them with a resource that could benefit schools, churches, homes, and social service agencies.
This additional resource will help shed light on the unpredictable behaviors that are exhibited by adopted children. It helps adopting parents understand how to cope and deal with unexpected attitudes.
In the storyline, parents and guardians are guided through the characterization of the caretaker who take on the role of a parent. Advice is given from the heart of the caretaker.
Author's quote: Children are gifts from God that were created in heaven's garden of love. As he made their wings, he took butterfly colors to decorate them. During conception, he provided them with lungs to sing with the angels. As they enter the world, he allows them to scream "hello, I'm here!" When laughter is crippled from abuse and pain, all of God's angels screams "This gift has a name! "
Author's philosophy: Every child deserves a family that will nurture and love them.
This book can be purchased at major retail book stores such as Barnes & Nobles, Books-A-Million and other stores. Online, it is sold worldwide by Amazon.com, Barnes & Nobles.com, Buy.com, and other major selling sites. It is worth bringing into your home, school, church or agency. Everyone needs this resource. Purchase your copy today!
