Reviews

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

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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

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.

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.

Gen 49:10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come: and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.