Deanna Adams
Author | Livingston, New Jersey, United States |
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Hope Brooks, raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., devoted 38 years of her professional life teaching children of all levels of ability. After retirement, she began writing the story of her life's journey, which had lived within her for years. From a childhood marked by sexual abuse, Hope became empowered to rise above the fallout of lost innocenc.... more
Hope Brooks, raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., devoted 38 years of her professional life teaching children of all levels of ability. After retirement, she began writing the story of her life's journey, which had lived within her for years. From a childhood marked by sexual abuse, Hope became empowered to rise above the fallout of lost innocence, marriage to a man with mental illness, and the consequences of bitter divorce on both her children and stepchildren. While dealing with her personal life, she also faced unremitting crises as a classroom teacher in the City of New York. If you have been a victim of sexual abuse, are a single mother, are divorced or considering divorce with children, have a family member with mental illness or you are a teacher, you should read Hope's book. You will become inspired to deal with the challenges of life.