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"Tears of Joy" is the inspiring and uplifting story of a young girl who comes to terms with childhood sexual abuse. It is a book of hope and healing for ALL children -- and for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. "Tears of Joy" gently and kindly educates children about the issue. With the information in "Tears of Joy," children will be empowered to protect themselves, and society can fight back against this pervasive problem.

"This is not just a book for abused children, but for all children. It encourages honesty and bravery of language, even in the hard times, the only way to become ourselves." -- Ani DiFranco, singer/songwriter

"Most children don't tell if they have been sexually violated. Most adults don't tell! "Tears of Joy" will give children the opportunity of disclosing 'the secret.' How I wish this book had been available when I was a child. It could have saved me fifty years of shame and pain." -- Marilyn Van Derbur, former Miss America, incest survivor

"Until we can talk to our chidren about sexual abuse as casually as we do about other topics, they will continue to be victimized by adults. Every parent needs to talk about sexual abuse to his/her children. "Tears of Joy" is a good way to start!" -- Dr. Lois Lee, founder, children of the Night

"This is an important book, striving to reach the segment of the population that's first hurt by child abuse -- the very young and vulnerable. All children need to feel protected, and all children need to hear the message Ms. Behm's book contains." -- Janis Ian, Singer/songwriter

"Reprinted here with author's permission"