Im a member of rainns speakers bureau and i recently won a gold medal from moms choice awards for my book breaking the silence. My book, breaking the silence, has won five awards for inspirational fiction. Being that i was enduring abuse in my childhood and early teen years, i was in the position of trying to live despite the anguish i suffered. Jul 10, 2019 diamante lavendar is the author of three awardwinning inspirational books whose titles are breaking the silence, poetry and ponderings, and finding hope in the darkness of grief. Breaking the silence has some very difficult to read scenes as the novel surrounds the topic of child sexual abuse. Diamante lavendar, a victim of abuse, shows the reader the raw emotions of pain, hate, and denial that occur before a victim of abuse can find a way to heal from the pains of assault. Booklife resources and tools for book publishers and writers. Breaking the silence by diamante lavendar is weaved around joan eastman and throughout the entire story we can understand a lot about her life and the difficulties that she has faced since she was only two years old.
Diamante lavendars breaking the silence was selected to win a gold medal. Jul 11, 2017 from awardwinning author of breaking the silence, poetry and ponderings. In this rare collection of nonfiction christian poetry and prose based on real life experiences, diamante lavendar, a victim of abuse, shows the reader the raw emotions of pain, hate, and denial that occur before a victim of abuse can find a way to heal from the pains of assault. Read about her creative process and her success as an independent author.
Growing up, she was treated differently by family members, powerless to defend herself against. Following is a link to my book breaking the silence. Breaking the silence book trailer diamante lavendar dream book love book this book books to read my books award winning books inspirational books cursed child book book publishing more information. From there the story takes you on an emotional personal journey, a testimony of deliverance and the blessing of grace. Thanks for shopping at the written dreams book store. Breaking the silence has won six awards for inspirational fiction. However her life would prove to be a life of great paingrowing up, she was treated differently by family members, powerless to defend herself against their sexual and psychological abuse. Smashwords about diamante lavendar, author of breaking the. Diamante lavendar author of finding hope in the darkness of grief. Inspirational fiction, chick lit, memoir book synopsis. Also written by diamante lavendar the secrets of yashire, a fantasy adventure story about a young girl on a.
The mystery is complicated but clearly plotted with a heartstopping ending. Diamante lavendar author of finding hope in the darkness. Breaking the silence a 1992 madefortv film directed by robert iscove. Diamante lavendar author of finding hope in the darkness of. And now she sits, pregnant again, with thoughts of fear. I am also inspired by my spirituality andmore i am inspired by nature, imagination and the people closest to me. Truth and lies in the war on terror, a 2003 documentary film. Sep 21, 2014 breaking the silence is a nonfiction book by diamante lavendar. My second book, breaking the silence, has won six awards in the category of inspirational fiction. Its based on a true story but was written in a fictional way.
The character has bought the diary to journal her second pregnancy. If youre happy with the outcome, thatsmore dont be held back by unrealistic expectationsfrom yourself or others. Diamante lavendar is the author of three awardwinning inspirational books whose titles are breaking the silence, poetry and ponderings, and finding hope in the darkness of grief. New winner of 2016 directors choice winner outstanding human relations courage indie book and 2016 silver winner realistic human relations fiction book. Both address issues such as abuse, loss and the hope of healing and recovery. Breaking the silence selfpublished and small press books. It also has themes of drug and alcohol abuse as well as.
However, her existence would prove to be a life of great pain. Based on a true story, a memoir about the heartache of abuse and loss and the hope of healing. She is also an animal lover and she greatly enjoys swimming and connecting with nature. A video clip i created about my double award winning book, breaking the silence. A recipient of six awards for inspirational fiction, breaking the silence covers topics such as the childhood abuse diamante suffered as well as losses she endured later in her life. A journey of abuse and healing through poetry by diamante lavendar a raw collection of religious poetry and prose based on one christian womans experiences of being abused, and how she healed herself with gods love in order to move past the assaults. Breaking the silence, a 1998 film based on the 1997 japanese embassy hostage crisis in lima. New winner of 2016 directors choice winner outstanding human. Send friend request to diamante lavendar write request message. Smashwords about diamante lavendar, author of breaking. Breaking the silence, diamantes first published work is written as a memoir with diary entries. She began writing in college and published some poetry in anthologies over the years.
Breaking the silence by diamante lavendar, paperback barnes. When i was reading this narrative tears came out from my eyes. She cant tell things verbally to her parents cause her abusers threatened to kill her. It also has themes of drug and alcohol abuse as well as abortion, miscarriage.
Breaking the silence by diamante lavendar booklife. As she grew older, she enjoyed reading novels of all genres. I paint and draw abstract art as a hobby when im not writing. Based on a true story, a new novel from diamante lavendar. It follows young joan, so called joanie, experiencing abuse and heartache during her early years. Buy breaking the silence now to experience this inspirational story of self discovery and healing following a past of sexual abuse, addiction, and troubled relationships. Growing up, she was treated differently by family members, powerless to defend herself against them. Breaking the silence is one actresss surprising, powerful memoir of family secrets and personal courage, told with earthiness, spirit, humor, and unabashed honesty. Read her fascinating story on page three in the publishers profile. Breaking the silence by diamante lavendar christian. My first book, the secrets of yashire is no longer in print.
About diamante lavendar green bay, wisconsin author i am an award winning author of two books with another one due to be published in early summer 2018. Diamante lavendar i am inspired by nature, imagination and the people closest to me. Breaking the silence by diamante lavendar 2014, paperback. Breaking the silence createspace publishing november 21, 2014. Based on a true story, a novel from diamante lavendar which ha. Breaking the silence by diamante lavendar is a beautifully written story about a womans experience of childbirth. It is intended to give serving and discharged israeli personnel and reservists a means to confidentially recount their experiences in the occupied territories. Finding hope in the darkness of grief by diamante lavendar book resume.
Breaking the silence by diamante lavendar is a powerful christian novel about pain and forgiveness. Diamante lavendars breaking the silence was selected to win a gold medal for incorporating all of the above qualities. Breaking the silence by diamante lavendar winner of moms choice gold. Diamante lavendar lives in the midwest and is a fiction and nonfiction writer that. Joan eastman is put on bed rest for the length of her uncertain pregnancy and buys a diary to occupy her time and breaking the silence is what she reveals in her diary. Breaking the silence, diamante lavendar red headed book lover.
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Winner of moms choice gold medal in the category of inspirational fiction. From the beginning i felt this as a very emotional journey to the end. Diamante lavendar lives in the midwest and enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, art and spending time with family and friends. An author of hope and possibility, diamante lavendar is leaving a mark in the world expressing herself through creative means. Breaking the silence by diamante lavendar goodreads. Breaking the silence by diamante lavendar blogcritics breaking the silence by diamante lavendar is the story of joan eastman. Diamante lavendar has been in love with reading since she was a child. Breaking the silence, diamante lavendar red headed book.
The story opens in the hospital as joan eastman faces a past fear in which she lost a child. This is how diamante lavendar describes her new novel breaking the silence, which is based on a true story. Breaking the silence, a 1990 autobiography by mariette hartley, written with anne commire breaking the silence nongovernmental organization, israeli ngo established by idf soldiers and veterans breaking the silence nsw, 2006 report of the aboriginal sexual assault taskforce in new south wales, australia. A true story of healing and recovery from sexual and psychological abuse. Diamante writes about overcoming adversity in life and finding your destined purpose. I am also inspired by my spirituality and the things i have discovered as i have journeyed the paths of life. Breaking the silence by diamante lavendar for sale online. She spent many hours listening to her mother read to her when she was young. Diamante lavendar dont be held back by unrealistic expectationsfrom yourself or others. From the beginning, mariette hartley seemed to have it all. Breaking the silence is the traumatic truelife story of a maltese little boy whose childhood unfolded. However her life would prove to be a life of great pain growing up, she was treated differently by family members, powerless to defend herself against their sexual and psychological abuse. Diamante lavendar, author spotlight red headed book lover. Breaking the silence diamante lavendar 9781502381255.
Breaking the silence is a novel based on real events that will introduce the reader to the protagonist of the story, joan eastman. Breaking the silence, a threepart documentary series by gloria rolando. From awardwinning author of breaking the silence, poetry and ponderings. Breaking the silence by diamante lavendar is a touching fictional memoir written through a series of diary entries by the main character of the book, joan eastman. Feeling she had been dealt a wicked hand by the powers that be, she spiraled into substance abuse and. Beginning with a poem written by the author, the poem sheds light on the beauty of the lords keeping of you in. Rainn is the nations largest antisexual violence organization and was named one of americas 100 best charities by worth magazine. A recipient of six awards for inspirational fiction written as diary entries about the authors life. Read breaking the silence based on a true story by diamante lavendar available from rakuten kobo. My first book, breaking the silence is a fiction story based on my life. I also have another book being published soon entitled poetry and ponderings. Also written by diamante lavendar the secrets of yashire, a fantasy adventure story about a young girl on a quest for healing in a strange land. Breaking the silence book trailer books, inspirational. If you love inspiration, join my free newsletter subscription at.
About diamante lavendar the abuse i endured began at the age of two and continued into early adulthood. It is a pandoras box of emotions, situations, opportunities, and failures, all wrapped into a package we call life. I write fiction, nonfiction, poetry and paranormal. Breaking the silence is a nonfiction book by diamante lavendar. Breaking the silence ebook by diamante lavendar rakuten kobo. Speakers bureau and i recently won a gold medal from moms choice awards for my book breaking the silence. If youve ordered a book from our store, it will ship 2 weeks after the book is published if it has been preordered. Breaking the silence book trailer diamante lavendar dream book love book this book books to read my books award winning books inspirational books. I am the author of three books with a fourth coming out soon.
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