This is a truly wonderful book! Litteral documents her own deeply painful and personal story in meaningful detail and augments it with images of her beautiful work. The arc of recovery through the creative process is told as a life-saving fact. This is the best use of art: to heal from tragedy and difficulty. Kudos to this creative and courageous artist, telling the story of so many women!

5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful story of survival and healing through artful expression

Linda tells a poignant story of her life and the process of healing. From her strength as a survivor of incest and rape, she is speaking out for all women who have suffered from abuse. Her artwork boldly explores the ways through trauma to a path of wholeness. Her story is difficult to read, but will give hope to anyone struggling to deal with childhood trauma and abuse. She is a resilient and courageous woman.