“…the book is helping readers ‘remember their own stories’ and she hopes Hattie’s story will ‘inspire, to validate those who have been silenced,’ referring to women who have been abused or traumatized. She said she is surprised that men are appreciating the book. ‘That makes me very happy,’ she said.” – Diane Lederman, The Republican

https://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2013/06/south_hadley_writer_anna_bozena_bowen_creates_spirit_life_for_her_character_hattie.html