As someone committed to ending the exploitation of children, it is my honour to recommend to you this book by Rene Michele. Her powerful chronicle of resilience and perseverance is more than a powerful human being's story of inspiring survival. It is a guide for anyone who seeks to create a world where every life that joins us on this planet is valued and encircled with every resource necessary to thrive, where we experience relationships that fulfil, and where the exploration of our potential is unimpeded. Look here for wisdom. Look here for power.
Ben Biddick,
Creator and Host of www.getupnationpodcast.com,
Co-Author of Get Up: The Art of Perseverance, Veteran, and Owner of Ideal State Consulting
After spending 16 years working with child abuse survivors in New Zealand as a Police Detective, I wish I'd had Rene's book to show me how to do it better. With the support of literature, Rene's story gives a very rare insight into why a survivor like her thinks and does the things they do, and is a book that will help someone who is lost and needs a way forward. It's not just a story of her life, it's a guidebook for any investigator, support worker, family member or trusted friend to understanding survivors, which in turn enables us to help navigate them through the hurt. I couldn't recommend it highly enough.
Liz Williams, NZ Police Detective Sergeant (former)
Author of Five Foot and Fearless, and Does this make my gun look big?
A powerful, raw and honest account of Rene's journey of working through multiple traumas. In her powerful memoir, she shows us that healing and recovery is an ongoing process that is not linear or easy to measure, but so essential in order to live a full and authentic life.
Madeleine Black, Psychotherapist
Author of Unbroken
Rene's book, Battle Scars are Beautiful: From Victim to Victory, is a welcomed and timely reminder for all that we as human beings have a massive capacity to overcome adversity and move forward to serve others. It clearly defines the challenges and struggles but also the pathways to developing character, resilience, and hope, but more importantly highlights that L.I.F.E -Living is For Everyone, no matter what the circumstance is.
Katherine Houareau
Individual Finalist for Mental Health Commission,
Mental Health Good Outcome Awards 2014 - Consumer & Community Engagement Lifestyle & Wellness Recovery Coach
