ByB. Ditmars "Ben Ditmars"on February 4, 2015

Some poets are born, but most are made. I believe Rachel Thompson possesses an inner-strength transcending both ideals. Perhaps her poetry would not be possible without her story, but that is immaterial. She was born and makes a difference. I am not a survivor of sexual abuse, but I feel the intensity of her writing and the strength that it provides. There is courage in the ability to speak that I know others will find because of Broken Places.

By lsmoore43 "Linda"on January 22, 2015
Rachel Thompson took on a task that touches the heart in ways I've never read before. This book is extremely well written and told with such grace and feeling that you turn the pages and reach the end before you expect it.

By Lisa M. Gott on January 21, 2015

Thompson is a beautiful writer. A beautiful human. She's taken something ugly and done something beautiful - helped others. A person and author you want to know. A person and author you need to know…After I turned the last page and my face was stained with tears, I whispered my first review to the author. It was a short one. And it is with these two words that I will end my review here…Thank you.

By marymary on January 30, 2015
This book...wow. Where to begin? It's simply stunning in its ability to do so many things so well. It chronicles the horrific tragedy of sexual abuse of children, while also giving the reader hope on every page. Much of Broken Places is about the sadness and emptiness that happens after abuse, but parts of it are also a celebration of healthy love and sexuality.

By Dennis P. Sharpe on January 28, 2015

When I finished reading Rachel Thompson's latest, Broken Places, I was quietly stunned. I thought about it... read it again... and then contemplated. I was moved…You should read this. Not 'you should read this if..'. You... yes, you. You should read this.

ByKamy Wicoff on January 18, 2015

Such a brave, moving piece of writing--something for all those who want to better understand the world we live in, and ourselves. You don't have to have experienced abuse to recognize the humanity, pathos and hope contained in this important book.

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