About the AuthorAmelia O'Dea grew up on a small farm in Nebraska and was a victim of incest from infancy through her teens. Later, in despair over her inability to cope with her trauma, Amelia dropped out of college and has for many years been struggling to come to terms with her history of abuse. "AmeliaO'Dea" is not her real name. is selling on worth it In a Place of Flame: Prayers for Survivors of Sexual Abuse.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Surprisingly and amazingly wonderful.By Stacy K.The title and subtitle create some apprehension, but this author approaches her subject with a gentle sense of lightness, and a pleasant feeling of good humor. You need not have experienced sexual abuse yourself to appreciate this collection of genuine and informal prayers.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Survivor -- not victim. Light -- not darkness.By A CustomerI've had the priviledge of reviewing an advance copy of this book. The prayers reflect a survivor's journey as she looks to the healing only God's love can provide. In A Place Of Flame is a testimony to the truth that light shines in the darkness and overcomes it. Darkness cannot overcome the light. These are not prayers of self-pity, of "why me" or "strike the evil ones down". They are prayers that search for truth and understanding. They are prayers of growth and courage. They are prayers that will make you think, and cry, and give thanks.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Deeply MovingBy J. C. HemeyerEven though I'm Buddhist, not Christian, I found this collection of prayers deeply moving. Amelia O'Dea has looked deeply into her own heart and found the ground that we all share, the soul-space beyond differences of creed and confession. Any survivor who reads these prayers will find sustenance.