Tears of the Silenced: A Harrowing Memoir of Childhood Sexual Abuse in an Amish Community

Marilou Holstrom: I’m in shock yet because of the abuse these so called religious people can get away with!! To do this over and over to these kids and get away with it is absolutely disgusting. I pray that this book opens up more eyes to this travesty going on.

United States on Mar 08, 2024

J. Taylor: Misty, God has surely used you as a weapon in the fight against abuse of all kinds! Yes, this book was difficult to read in places, but every word necessary to get through to those who need to hear the message, and I urge your readers not to close the book because it makes them uncomfortable. It is necessary for everyone, especially those in power or authority positions, to look at the truth and take action. Sadly, abuse will never go away completely, but if we can save any man woman or child from this horror, we owe it to our Creator to take action. A popular phrase comes to mind...What Would Jesus Do?

United States on Mar 06, 2024

Ms. Lisa J. Duffill: Wow this is one heck of a story.
Story is not the right word to use as this was, is and will be Misty's life.
Thank you for sharing this with us Misty

United Kingdom on Mar 03, 2024

Kindle Customer: This book was very good. I applaud Misty for having the courage to share her story. I didn’t like the fact that they threatened her for going to the police, she was a young child who was scared abused and alone.

United States on Feb 23, 2024

Bev Boa: Wonderful story and well written.

Canada on Feb 09, 2024

Kathryn: Missy Griffin did an incredible job explaining and exposing some of the true horrors that have happened and continue to happen in Amish communities. She is a true hero. This book is hard to read at some points and difficult to put down.

United States on Jan 16, 2024

Transparent Dream: Misty Griffin is a hero in my opinion. The strength, and courage it took for her to do all the amazing things she has done, and accomplished, is monumental. That there have been those who have criticized her for the things she was, through no fault of her own, unable to do, makes me incredibly angry. I imagine, for the most part, these are 'armchair warriors' , who have never done anything remotely helpful to anyone else in their lives. Such is the way of the most judgemental in the world.
I'm so amazed by the strength, perseverance, and fortitude of this woman. How, with all she lived through, she was able to keep moving forward, is a testament to an indomitable spirit. Far less has broken so many. My hope is that life brings her unlimited joy, and happiness. I don't include peace, because what she is dedicating her life to, is far from being a peaceful existence. But she deserves inner serenity. This woman is an inspiration. We can ALL do more, and be better in pursuit of helping our fellow travelers in life. Sadly, we will never end mans inhumanity to man. But with people like Misty around, at least some will be saved. And like the story of the starfish on a beach (* see...

United States on Feb 01, 2023

Amazon Customer: I found it to be repetitive and poorly written which is a shame as I had been really looking forward to reading this book for a while.

Italy on Sep 12, 2022

A.M.: Beim Lesen dieses Buches ist mir vor Entsetzen oft ganz übel geworden. Ich bin immer noch erschüttert, wie die Amish mit solchen Verbrechen umgehen.
Misty Griffin hatte den Mut und die
Kraft, sich, entgegen der Regeln der Amish, an die Polizei zu wenden und Misshandlungen und Vergewaltigungen anzuzeigen. Welche Hürden sie dabei überwinden musste ist unglaublich.
Ich bewundere sie dafür, nicht aufgegeben zu haben und ihren Weg immer noch zu gehen.
Dieses Buch zeigt ein ganz anderes Bild der Amish und auch, dass man nicht alles, was man auf den ersten Blick sieht, für wahr halten sollte.

Germany on Mar 27, 2022

In_full_bloom 🌷🌼🌺💐🌸🌹In_full_bloom 🌷🌼🌺💐🌸🌹: RESUME : Histoire vraie de maltraitance d'enfants. Quand Misty Griffin avait six ans, sa famille a commencé à vivre et à s'habiller comme les Amish. Misty et sa sœur ont été gardées comme esclaves dans un ranch de montagne et soumises à un isolement presque complet, à des abus sexuels et à des violences physiques. Leur beau-père gardait un fusil chargé près de la porte pour s'assurer que les jeunes filles étaient trop terrifiées pour tenter de s'échapper. Aucun sauvetage ne viendrait jamais puisque les quelques personnes qui savaient qu'elles existaient s'en fichaient. Lorsque Misty a atteint son adolescence, ses parents, qui craignaient qu'elle et sa sœur ne s'échappent, les ont emmenés dans une vraie communauté amish.
Dévastée de se retrouver à nouveau dans un monde de peur, de cruauté et d'abus, Misty a été agressée sexuellement par l'évêque.
"Je savais que je devais obtenir de l'aide, et un matin glacial du début du mois de mars, je me suis précipité vers un petit poste de police dans la campagne du Minnesota. Après avoir signalé l'évêque, j'ai quitté les Amish et me suis retrouvé plongé dans un monde moderne étrange avec seulement...

France on Sep 10, 2021