The impact of trauma is often perceived as a shattering of identity. In healing, survivors seek to reclaim and reconnect with parts of themselves that they feel have been lost or taken away. The anthology offers an inspiring collection of writings from a culturally diverse mix of urban and rural Australians. The writers represented have opened themselves to expressing their experiences of trauma and healing, in a way that contradicts society's expectations that 'victims' are permanently damaged people. They show themselves to be authentic human beings on the hard road to healing - these writers are gutsy, courageous, contemplative, perceptive, creative, loving, spiritual and angry. (Seaview Press website)
