“You Touched Lives and Changed the World.”
– OKDHS
“What sets The Girl from Madison County apart is how Joan details her transition from a victim of her circumstances to someone determined to make a difference in the lives of others. As she turns her pain into power, she gives hope to all women stuck in the cycle of trauma and its powerful aftermath. There is hope. You can overcome.”
“Engrossing, captivating, well-written. Almost like a spy-novel, the pieces come together as the memoir unfolds. A beautiful love story to herself and a nod to those (many people) who helped her and shaped her along the way, Joan sets out to inform, educate, and, mostly, uplift. A great read for everyone.”
A Powerful Story
“I have followed Joan since the inception of her book. What a life she has lived and continues to expand her horizons. What she went through in her life was the school and training ground for her life’s work. I can’t wait to read each and every word of her adventure.”
“Having been a close friend of Joan for over twenty years, I was not aware of her inspiring journey prior to reading this book. It reminded me of the strength of the human spirit: fragile, yet resilient – capable of magnificent outcomes regardless of the circumstances. I know you’ll enjoy her story and message of resiliency as much as I did!”
“To know the confident and polished Joan of today, I was astonished to read her story. It gripped me from the first chapter and never let go. I visited the depths of her despair, experienced the gut-wrenching fear of her abduction, and shared the joy of her triumphs as she conquered her demons to live a fulfilling life of service and accomplishment.”
This is a page-turner!
“Joan is an excellent writer. Her story will inspire all readers because of the challenges, twists, and turns of her life. It will inspire you to write your own memoir because everyone has a story.”