“A gripping memoir of one woman’s decision to overcome and transform trauma. Keys details with vivid and compelling clarity what it looks like to go from surviving to thriving.” Bridget Boland, Author of The Doula
This is clearly a book you can’t put down, not only because the story is gripping, but also because the author is a phenomenal writer. If you or someone you know has suffered from abuse, this memoir offers hope because the author shares the hard work she did to uncover why she tolerated clearly intolerable behavior – and why she will never do so again. And if you and those you care about are fortunate enough to have not been affected by abuse, there are still many valuable lessons, including a new level of understanding and empathy for how past experiences need to be unfolded so that they don’t continue to damage throughout adulthood. Shari
This is a really compelling memoir – the honesty and openness of the author to share her most challenging and hurtful moments is awe-inspiring. It’s gut-wrenching at times but I really couldn’t put it down. By shining a light in the dark it demonstrates how people can overcome a lot in life and really help other people experiencing the same challenges as they are not alone. Jerry K.
It is truly awe inspiring and so well written. It was like a roller coaster of emotions. It’s hard to believe that someone could have such a tumultuous life and come out on the other side so full of life…and her faith and love of God so strong. Her journey is one that truly needed to be put out there! Thank you Lauren for sharing your story. I pray that this will reach out to the people in need. Carol H.
Lauren Keys memoir, Hold Still No More, was moving and emotional. I found myself engulfed in the details of events that transpired in her life and admire how she was able to eventually overcome these deep, hurtful abuses. Her story took me through an emotional journey where I found myself questioning how someone could continue to make the same mistakes but because of how Lauren was able to so eloquently convey her reasoning and how she connected certain behavioral patterns that were formed from her childhood I found that I was able to better understand and relate to her journey, even causing some self-reflection on my own relationships and learned behaviors. I highly recommend this book! Emily G.
I literally couldn’t put this book down! This book allows the reader to journey with the author through her emotional physical and sexual abuse which provides depth of insight to those who have had these experiences. Through the tears, I would pause to admire how well written and talented this author is. This is a must read! Eppa