Product Description

"Coral Theill's BONSHEÁ is intense in its effort to "open the doors" behind which many domestic violence perpetrators have stood for so long in the name of "privacy." She dispels painful secrets about the abuse and violence in her life and the lives of her children which is chilling to read about because of its pervasiveness, its limitlessness and its consequences. At every level—family and friends, key people in her community, the health care system, the legal and judicial system, and the culture which socializes us all—she met with adversity and re–victimization. In the telling of her recovery, which is truly remarkable given her circumstances, the reader gets a vivid sense of the indominability of her spirit and light. The strategies she shares with the reader can make the difference between being a victim and being a survivor. Her story is compelling reading for anyone living or surviving this experience.

I recommend this book for health care providers, those in the criminal justice system, and volunteers or helpers of any kind to get insights and clarity about the complex dynamics of domestic violence and its toxic effects to individuals and society–and what needs to be done to eradicate this pandemic problem."

–Barbara A. May, PhD, RN, PMHNP

Professor of Nursing,Oregon

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6157855 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 380 pages

About the Author
Coral Theill, artist and victim advocate, teaches that we become healed healers when we embrace our own suffering and pain "Making Light of the Dark".

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Customer Reviews

Organized Religions and Government Agencies Exposed
"Coral's book, BONSHEA - Making Light of the Dark, is a gut-wrenching, heart-breaking account of how life truly is for too many of our fellow humans. I, too, am acquainted with childhood abuse and violence, personally and in my professional life as an
R.N., Massage and Craniosacral Therapist. I have had extensive contact with clients who are living this "hell" and have seen the terrible effects of abuse of many kinds. The kind of violence, abuse and suppression perpetrated by so many of our organized religions and government agencies is truly shocking and can only continue by our refusal to look AT IT rather than the OTHER WAY. I lack adequate words to describe my admiration
for Coral's courage and tenacity in this accounting of her experiences, indeed in her very survival. This book is already
providing validation and courage for many victims of abuse and an awakening for all as to the extent of this shameful situation.

"I look forward to the dawning of a new reality where the control, suppression and oppression I have seen will no longer be accepted. It is my great pleasure to count Coral as my friend. Namaste."

If You've Been Abused, Read This!
You will be engaged by the heartfelt story and enraged by what the author has endured in her lifetime at the hands of "pseudo Christians" and the legal system. It's a book written not from darkness, but from light, and moving toward the light.

A book for overcomers
If you have ever been in an abusive relationship, or have ever known anyone who has, this book is a must-read. Bonshea is an incredibly honest, intimate, and shocking look at one woman's arduous journey towards safety and freedom from her abusive husband. This true story is an amazing account of sacrifice, betrayal, and one woman's desperate attempt to extract justice from the American legal system for the safety of her children.