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Your brother Al generously gave me a copy of your book and I was
spell bound. You did such a great job I felt like I was there
looking through your eyes. You did a phenomenal job and I've
gotten your address so I can send a donation for the book. I
felt myself being pulled back into my own childhood fighting
with siblings, doing mean-spirited things. I can't understand
how you suffered so and yet chose to follow God who let it all
happen to you. I've written a historical novel and in the midst
of my work I realized I was trying to work out my own confusion
by making it part of my heroine's confusion. Why doesn't God
protect the innocent? I can't say your book helped me with that
area, but it reminded me that there are people, like yourself,
who have suffered greatly at the hands of wicked people and yet
you walked away from that childhood duplex and somehow made
peace with it all. And you still chose to trust God anyway.
Thank you so much for sharing your childhood. I couldn't put it
down. I cried for the innocent child and shook my head at your
meanness. I was heartbroken to learn from Al about Pam. I too
have struggled for years with depression and I know how it can
twist your thoughts until you think you're doing the world a
favor by killing yourself. I loved her in the book and my heart
hurt for all the burden she had to carry as a child. I really
like your brother. He's fun to talk to and has an interest in a
lot of things. His daughter is so sweet. I've been teaching her
a bit of sign language, which I use during worship at church to
enhance my worship. Thanks again for an amazing, amazing book. I
can't believe this was the first you've written. I pray it gets
more exposure so more people can receive the blessing that comes
from reading it. Sincerely, a sister in Christ, Janice H.
Greenwood, IN.
Mrs.
Ayers,
I would not be able to express in words exactly how your book
has touched me deep within my soul! It seems as if we lived the
same life but different generations and different cultural
backgrounds! When I was given your book I was not able to put it
down! I just finished it and my heart is crying out for you and
to be extremely honest as I write this email tears roll down my
face! Your book has inspired me! Regardless of how bad and ugly
our lives can be we can always overcome the huge holes in our
path! I'm a survivor just like you and your family! I feel as
if I know you! I feel your pain and although they say time heals
all I feel it never truly heals but it sure makes you stronger!
Thank you for writing this book, I will be sharing it with my
group therapy at the Crisis Center! Thank you!
Karen Roa
I
opened "Jesus Love's me" about midway and realized it was
written in novel form as opposed to word study chaptered
meals. It had been decades since handling that author's craft to
paint characters to life and bring the reader into an atmosphere
of place, so there I started. I was gripped. I had only met
Anita 24 hours earlier. She preached The Word with bold
precision, a message critical to every believer. According to
Jesus, "if you want to understand anything spiritual in this
spiritual planet, my word is spirit and life, start with 'the
sower sows the word, because you don't live by bread alone".
Was it how she could survive such abuse? Did she keep a diary to
remember? Did she write some of it at an earlier age? Why were
some so against her? For her? What were their own thoughts,
fears and motivations? I'm rooting for the hero qualities
emerging in some, amazed and proud of the strength in others. We
all have dysfunctional families to one degree or another, things
hidden that fester and should never be. Anxious when they're
exposed, relieved if they're dealt with, perplexed, frustrated
and only accruing baggage if not.
Sometimes God's form of justice seems to take so long. I think
because He loves the violator as much as the victim, offering
mercy to reach and bring to repentance and heal the former,
grace and strength and healing to the later. Both gaining a
testimony by tasting His Goodness where evil meant only harm,
and each now able to help out others.
'Jesus Love' can overcome toxic levels of rejection and early
age sexual abuse. "Jesus Love's Me" is one little
girl's determined journey to cling to the sweetness amid
desperately painful circumstances to find out. It will inspire
you no matter how close to home it hits, only do yourself a
favor and start at the beginning.
Jude Puma
I
finished your book. excellent style, tough subject, more so
because I know the author. thumbs up! my review is substantiated
by others who have read the book, telling me they couldn't put
it down, read it in one day!
I give it 4 out of 5 stars, because i want to read the sequel.
Pam K
Truly inspiring book , one of a kind...that speaks to the reader
about how a child feels through abuse and neglect by ones own
parents. Most importantly , how just one person can make a
difference by their kind and thoughtful deeds and through Jesus
Christ!
Angie Mireles
This
book is amazing. I experienced every emotion while reading this
book. At times I teared up in sympathy for the little girls I
could envision so well and other times I wished I could reach
into this book and kill the monster of a father these children
endured. Other times I found myself smiling at the childlike
innocence of little Anita and how she found beauty in simple
things. I'm longing for a sequel as I need answers to some
unanswered questions. Anita Ayers is an amazing writer...I
pictured each scene with vivid detail.
Jill
R
The
book,
When
reading this book, Jesus Loves Me, so many parts made me cry.
First because of the abuse and second because I had experienced
so much of the same things myself. Now I knew for sure I had not
been alone during these abusive times. So sorry any child has to
go through what we and many others have experienced. Thank you,
Anita, for having the "guts" to write this book. I truly believe
it will help others not to feel so alone and thinking "what did
I do to deserve this life". Thank the Lord we start teaching our
children about good touch/bad touch at such an early age. Also,
letting them know to tell someone, somewhere what is going on.
This abuse has to stop...mentally and physically!! This book
has been well written from the heart and soul. Prayers be with
you in your endeavors.
Love ya, Annette
God bless you Dear One. I'm praying for both you and your
ministry. I finished your book and also wanted to thank-you for
the beautiful key chain. I read several things on your site
today, Debbie's page was wonderful! I heard a poet in there! I
was so sad to see that Pam had passed, after reading your book I
felt I knew you all and felt a sense of loss myself to read
that. On a happier note I can say, look what God can do! Here
Debbie ...in your ministry now, but surely her anger of a
younger age stemmed from the abuse. I found myself thinking you
were free from the abuse and then bam....here he came again.
Praises be to God for it is only his love and plan for you that
sustained you no doubt. Have a great day in the Lord Sweetie and
thanks for obeying God, you are impacting many lives. May God
continue to bless your ministry.
Lovingly In Christ; Pastor Linda Begley
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God:
that if we ask anything according to His will, he hears us.
And if we know that he hears us - whatever we ask -
we know that we have what we asked of him"
1 John 5:14-15
www.poetrypoem.com/poeticmama
www.lindabegley.com < My Church Site ...
Phil.2:11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus
Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
As a
victim of abuse, I welcome your book and its invitation for
healing.
Your life story is a most remarkable tribute to the work of God
through the grace of Jesus Christ. I pray that your book will be
used as a source book for healing from the shame and negativity
that result from sexual abuse. I pray that your audience for
this book is first the worldwide Body of Christ, then other
professional business and individual persons.
Blessings.
Pastor Rod
Anita,
Your book made me cry, I would so like to hear about your
siblings and how they are doing now. I gave your book to a
friend of mine that had a bad childhood. Mike has said he will
come to see you on the 22nd, he is sincere. This is huge, he has
not step foot in church for six years. I know God is working on
him. Thanks so much. I will be reading and leaning on those
scriptures.
God Bless, Suzanne
Hi
anita!
I was given your book by your husband! We met at the airport in
Indy while traveling to Saint Pete for Christmas. Your husband
and mine are in the car business. I have to share with you that
I could barely put your book down, and can't wait for your next!
I can relate to a lot of what you went thru. being poor and some
sexual abuse. nothing compares to what you went thru though. But
knowing the places and things you talked about made it even more
special to me. I grew up around 50 miles north of Indianapolis,
outside of Frankfort. we were poor and I had a sexual perverted
grandfather. no abuse by my parents, they are still alive and we
maintain a close relationship. Their health is hard to deal with
right now. But my son lives in St. Pete and we visit him for
Christmas every year. I think your husband walked into my life
that day for a reason. My pastor's wife is coming over in a
little while, and I'm gonna share your book with her. I think
it's something she will enjoy also. And who knows where it might
go from there. After she's done, I plan on my friends reading it
also. Sometime when I'm in St. Pete visiting my son, I can check
our your church! Thanks again Anita for such a wonderful written
book, that had so much to say. God bless you! mj c
Hi Anita,
I wanted you to know that I read your book & I was very deeply
moved by it. More so because I've had the privilege of meeting
both you and Debbie. It's almost inconceivable, these two
refined dignified women of God- & then this tragic story. I am
convinced I met two very real miracles - God's 'diamonds'.
Well, actually I feel like I've met great spiritual war heroes.
In the spirit I believe the Lord has given you medals of honor
because you represent the 'true' overcomers - soldiers of
Christ! Never give up, Anita. I believe you & Debbie will be
greatly used by the Lord to save & touch lives no one else can.
I believe there are 'great deep & thorough riches' in the hearts
of those who have suffered the most & come through by His saving
grace alone. And you do preach good sound Word. I am pretty
careful about who I listen to but like Debbie said, "you'll want
to take notes so bring paper & pen." Know you don't need to hear
it from me- but Debbie was right. I've been around Pentecost all
my life and you do have His anointing!
In Him,
Judy W.
I
just finished with this book and I must say I had a hard time
putting it down. As a reader, you run the gamut of emotions for
this little girl and her siblings. You feel pity for her plight,
anger at the horrible abuse of her father, and admiration for
her plucky resolve in overcoming a childhood that no child
should have to endure. In the end, though, it's not so much a
sad story. Rather, it's about hope and the triumph of the human
spirit.
Best,
Mike V.
I want to thank you for writing this book. I know that it took a
lot of courage. God has done an amazing work in you. I email you
earlier but I don’t think I answered this email. I am sending
$20.00 today. And I would like to order more in the future.
Again Thank you and I will pray for you and this wonderful
ministry. I was abused until I was 10 years old when I took a
knife to bed and told him the next time I won’t warn you. At
that point I didn’t care what he did and I wished he would kill
me. I drank and did drugs until I was 37 and God came into my
life. I have been sober 17 years, I am working in Alcohol and
Drug services and in jail and prison ministry. I love God and
how He has set me free. I have forgiven my father and Praise God
that He kept me safe and brought me to this place I am today.
Take care. Love, Meg
Anita,
I just finished “Jesus Loves Me”. Please tell Debbie that her
“real family” has been waiting all along….
It is the family of Jesus.
What an emotional book.
When I first met you I thought you graduated from The University
Norte Dame or just finished a photo shoot for Glamour magazine.
You
are a remarkable woman.
Chanda Weston
Hi
Anita,
Just wanted to let you know I just got done reading your book. I
loved it. I found myself crying and laughing at times.
You have helped so many people by writing this book I plan to
buy some and pass out, to others I know it would benefit. I also
have put your web site up on my my space so if others need help.
I cant wait for the next one. The Lord has brought your family
so far with his grace and mercy. Isn't he awesome.
We love ya lots
James and Leah
I am done with the
book............It was great I only feel as Delores said, "How
could you not have the next one ready for us to read." Now we
have to wait. I hurried to finish it yesterday, yet when I
finish a book I'm sorry it is over. And I am giving 2 for
Christmas gifts.
Adrianne H.
I thought that the book was great. It's a real eye opener to
all parents with young kids. I know that when I was reading the
book she had me feeling like I was in that house with her.
You really get the true feeling of what really happens in the
world. The story also made me realize that there are a lot of
kids in this world that are going through all kinds of abuse
everyday and really have nobody to help and save them. Great Job
Anita.
KIM K
Anita
Keep up the good work!! I've started reading the book, I'm in
chapter 7 and did not know that you were a writer!!! I am amazed
at how clear, descriptive and vivid your story is!! Wow...I
am surely not a writer!! I'm just someone who was inspired by
God to write a few poems and paper!! I can just see you as a
little kid going through all the emotional pain, events and
adventures!!! Your sister Pam, wow....so unlike my mean and evil
oldest sister!! I can really see your story on the big screen!!
What an awesome writing gift.
Juliette
PS: How much are the
books? I'll send a donation so that you can continue to bless
other hurting women with them. CASA would probably be a good
place to leave 2 and the St. Pete Free Clinic Women's Shelter.
Juliette Bartley Warnke & Associates Professional Services, Inc.
Anita
I finished your book. I could not put it down. I felt like I was
there with you. You did a great job writing this.
Donna A
I just finished reading Anita's book Saturday night. The details
into her life growing up and what she endured draws you into the
book. She gives a lot of detail about growing up in the early
sixties in Indianapolis, Indiana. The struggles of her and her
family, the abuse she and her family suffered, plus the
struggles of her mother with 7 children to feed, keep clothes on
and a roof over their heads when she finally divorced her
husband. Anita is honest and detailed oriented in her writing. I
hope she writes another book detailing her later years and her
journey to her relationship with Jesus.
D Riffel
Hi Anita. I read your book that Al gave me Friday and thought it
was very good. I'm old enough that I recall the candy bars, Pall
Malls and things you referred to, brought back lots of memories.
I am amazed at that recall you have.
The one problem with the book is.... now you have to write a
sequel. I would love to know how things worked out with Pam,
Mike, and especially Debbie.
Well done. Thanks and take care
Gary
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