T i n a K a r a g u l i a n |
| 2008 Books |
Kay Briggs is the author of her book, The Magic Seashells: Healing Depression and
Childhood Abuse (Briggs Benchmarks, $17.95 pb.). This book is a true account of
a woman's journey in overcoming depression cause by severe childhood abuse.
It offers hope and solutions for recovering and finding a joyful life. To order
Kay's book, visit Amazon.com or contact Kay Briggs directly at 512.699.7209.
Book Reviews:
“ ‘The Magic Seashells,’ as a literary piece, is a beautiful work. Every element serves the
power and strength of this amazing story. Kay Briggs has told a horrifying tale with great
restraint and an exquisite poverty of words, making the impact of her victory over
unthinkable adversity a powerful story of healing. Her courage is considerable and others
who have been in great darkness will find hope.” —Paula D'Arcy, Author/Speaker
“Everything about the book is wonderful and wonderfully rendered. I am writing through
tears for the bad times and joy for the fact that God loved Kay enough to bring her through
it. I believe this book will bring the necessary love and will to survive to many abused
people who need this spark of hope and direction toward survival and forgiveness. The
‘Helpful Truths’ are a true work of literary genius.” —Arden Darney, Weatherford, Oklahoma
“I picked up the book to read a few words before going to bed and was not able to put it
down. I couldn’t even take the time to fluff up my pillows and get comfortable. I literally
was glued to the
spot I was in when I started. I believe the book will help more people than can be
imagined.”
—Linda Sanford, San Antonio, Texas
“What a gift the book offers—honesty without self-pity, resentment, egotism or self-
effusion! I hear grace and reverence in every paragraph. The short, simple chapters offer
candid but brief glimpses—enough to take in the magnitude of the scenes without
overwhelming or overtaking the reader’s own identification. There is space for the reader’s
story to connect and be important.”
—Lisa Saka, Lake Balboa, California
“The book is a masterpiece of survival! It is a story of unspeakable abuse, extraordinary
pain, memory repression and profound depression masterfully woven into a road map for
therapeutic healing and spiritual blessing.” —Jane Hilfer, Austin, Texas
“I loved the book. It is honest, inspiring and hopeful. You offer enough detail to help
people understand while keeping the focus on the healing process. I believe this book will
help many, many people.” —Annie Barron, Missoula, Montana
“Thank you for having the courage to write the book. I am so glad you can recognize what
happened to you as ‘the sickness in your ancestry’. What a gift you have given others who
have suffered the same treatment.” —Rhoda Silverberg, Austin, Texas
“This powerful story shows others that their lives can become happy and of quality with the
appropriate help and diligence.” —Geri Salat, Austin, Texas
“I read Kay's book with hope, and inspiration. Reading how Kay dealt with forgiving her
mother was of interest to me, because I have been struggling with this issue for a very long
time. It helped to see that another person was in the same situation. Kay's book is one of
my most cherished possessions.”
—Modena Dailey, Austin, Texas
Childhood Abuse (Briggs Benchmarks, $17.95 pb.). This book is a true account of
a woman's journey in overcoming depression cause by severe childhood abuse.
It offers hope and solutions for recovering and finding a joyful life. To order
Kay's book, visit Amazon.com or contact Kay Briggs directly at 512.699.7209.
Book Reviews:
“ ‘The Magic Seashells,’ as a literary piece, is a beautiful work. Every element serves the
power and strength of this amazing story. Kay Briggs has told a horrifying tale with great
restraint and an exquisite poverty of words, making the impact of her victory over
unthinkable adversity a powerful story of healing. Her courage is considerable and others
who have been in great darkness will find hope.” —Paula D'Arcy, Author/Speaker
“Everything about the book is wonderful and wonderfully rendered. I am writing through
tears for the bad times and joy for the fact that God loved Kay enough to bring her through
it. I believe this book will bring the necessary love and will to survive to many abused
people who need this spark of hope and direction toward survival and forgiveness. The
‘Helpful Truths’ are a true work of literary genius.” —Arden Darney, Weatherford, Oklahoma
“I picked up the book to read a few words before going to bed and was not able to put it
down. I couldn’t even take the time to fluff up my pillows and get comfortable. I literally
was glued to the
spot I was in when I started. I believe the book will help more people than can be
imagined.”
—Linda Sanford, San Antonio, Texas
“What a gift the book offers—honesty without self-pity, resentment, egotism or self-
effusion! I hear grace and reverence in every paragraph. The short, simple chapters offer
candid but brief glimpses—enough to take in the magnitude of the scenes without
overwhelming or overtaking the reader’s own identification. There is space for the reader’s
story to connect and be important.”
—Lisa Saka, Lake Balboa, California
“The book is a masterpiece of survival! It is a story of unspeakable abuse, extraordinary
pain, memory repression and profound depression masterfully woven into a road map for
therapeutic healing and spiritual blessing.” —Jane Hilfer, Austin, Texas
“I loved the book. It is honest, inspiring and hopeful. You offer enough detail to help
people understand while keeping the focus on the healing process. I believe this book will
help many, many people.” —Annie Barron, Missoula, Montana
“Thank you for having the courage to write the book. I am so glad you can recognize what
happened to you as ‘the sickness in your ancestry’. What a gift you have given others who
have suffered the same treatment.” —Rhoda Silverberg, Austin, Texas
“This powerful story shows others that their lives can become happy and of quality with the
appropriate help and diligence.” —Geri Salat, Austin, Texas
“I read Kay's book with hope, and inspiration. Reading how Kay dealt with forgiving her
mother was of interest to me, because I have been struggling with this issue for a very long
time. It helped to see that another person was in the same situation. Kay's book is one of
my most cherished possessions.”
—Modena Dailey, Austin, Texas
