I strongly recommend A Letter to a Friend to everyone. As I perused each passage, I found it to be moving and insightful with a powerful message not only for the victim of abuse—but a message that transcends to anyone who cares about the circumstances of those who are caught up in this terrible web of abuse.

Thoughtfully worded and quick to read. Scripture quotations provide insightful help. Patty Wain Smith writes an easy to read, A Letter to a Friend, which has a thoughtful message for those who suffer in silence. A message filled with hope, courage and the desire to protect our children from harm and from repeating the cycle of domestic abuse.

A Letter to a Friend: The Story of Abuse in America is a tiny book with a giant message. Written in a moving and insightful manner, the book imparts a powerful message not only for the victim of abuse but also for anyone who wants to better understand domestic abuse. In a non-judgmental way, the author offers her readers both information and hope. The domestic violence statistics in our country are staggering. Nearly every one of us knows someone who could benefit from this book.