What Readers are Saying
Pamela Soper, LCSW
“Tucker's book is a remarkable account of horrific child abuse and how to heal from it. It is a promise to survivors that healing is possible and its detail about the therapy process provides a beacon of hope to all who struggle with the effects of trauma.” 
Ann Thomas, LMT
“Laurie has developed the ability to channel. In other words, she can give voice to not only different aspects of herself but of other people. This capacity to delve deep into the unconscious requires trust of, and in, a higher order. I found myself in awe of this woman in so many ways, and on top of it all, she can write. Her book is a treasure.” Read More 
Arlynn Gottlieb, LCSW
“It’s a f***ing page turner!” |
Dr. Ann Marty, MD
“Laurie has opened her heart and soul in sharing her healing journey. This account of her struggles with abuse is one that stays with you, in part due to her tremendous ability to heal despite such trauma. I pray others can heal through this powerful book.” 
John Lansingh Bennet, Editor, Coffee Break Studio
“Each time I read this work I marvel. Laurie Tucker’s What Odd Things I Thank You For moves me. I had never quite known, viscerally, what evil was until I read this work. To this day I have trouble fathoming how she repressed what had been done to her, how she had the courage to dredge it all up, how she had the balls to face it down, . . . and how she manages to record her story with a love suffused with righteous anger. Read it. You will grow, . . . and you will marvel alongside me.” Read More 
Chuck Tucker
“This is an amazing story, told in a coherent and compelling way. I was pulled in, drawn along, touched deeply, needed to stop and let things settle, had to go back and keep reading. More than once, I sobbed. I am touched; I am moved. I feel privileged to have heard your story. “Your seamless blending of horror and holiness is powerful, all the more so for being related in a humble way that never shames the reader. Your love and empathy for others who walk a similar path is palpable.” Read Chuck's Letter |
The Reverend Ann Burger
“What Odd Things I Thank You For—it is, in a word, amazing....your writing itself made listening and “hearing” possible. You express yourself with leanness and elegance in a way that makes the unsuspecting reader, like me, feel like you are accompanying me into this nauseating, morally disorienting parallel universe, not merely giving an account of it...” Read More 
Bonnie C.
“Laurie takes the reader through her healing journey in which she is able, through therapy and meditation, to achieve physical and spiritual healing from the trauma of sexual abuse suffered in childhood. Throughout this book Laurie is able to balance the memories of childhood abuse with wonderful anecdotes of her children, family and friends. An inspirational book that will help others who have suffered from childhood abuse find a voice.” 
Mary Ellen Peterson
“Laurie’s continued journey to healing is an inspiring story. I admire her openness to trust her team and explore alternative practices along the way. As her friend, I know Laurie wrote this book to share her journey with others suffering the pain of abuse with the hope that she can help bring others out of their darkness.” 
Donna Nichols
“Laurie's book is sometimes hard to read, as it is so hard for me to understand how anyone one can be so cruel and heartless to inflict such abuse and torture on a child, any child, let alone one’s own daughter or granddaughter. It is hard to believe the parents' depth of denial. Laurie's journey shows that in spite of all she endured during her childhood and adolescence she was able to survive with love from her husband, children, friends and therapists. I was mesmerized by the process of the body having memory that the mind had blocked out. How this all worked was a new concept to me and I'm still thinking about how that all works. I was so excited at the end of the book to see how far Laurie had come in the healing process, and I pray that someday she will travel the full distance to complete healing. Those who did her wrong will suffer in hell in spite of their denials on earth. You are blessed Laurie, even though some days it may not seem like it.” |