Here's what others are saying about Loss and Found... |
"After reading Loss and Found by Karen Flyer, I was struck by the author's ability to come to
terms with her traumatic past and to rise above it. Ms. Flyer's cathartic memoir is a very honest attempt to examine
a troubled past. As a psychotherapist, I have recommended this book to some patients who were having a difficult time
talking about traumas they experienced in their lives. Ms. Flyer is a great example of someone who embraced and accepted
her past and overcame obstacles to ultimately redeem her life. I highly recommend it to all."
-- Linda Shapiro,
L.C.S.W.-R., Psychotherapist
"In Loss and Found, Karen Flyer opens herself
up through her life's journey. This memoir depicts how a young person's tragic events, without proper support
and coping skills, can have a negative effect on the everyday difficulties in life. Karen's story is engaging and
you will find yourself cheering for her."
-- Allison Devere, Licensed Massage Therapist
"I was hooked on Karen Flyer's memoir, Loss and Found, from the very first page. In her book,
she speaks the unspeakable. As a child of holocaust survivors, I could relate to many of the feelings she experienced
growing up in a household ruled by an alcoholic parent... the feelings of inadequacy, the instinct to want to disappear and
suppress one's own fear, guilt and shame so as not to further burden one's parents. Karen's memoir, unlike
other books about surviving abuse, suicide, the alcoholism of a parent, an eating disorder and the like, clearly shows how
one can OVERCOME a troubled past, move forward in a positive way, and make a happy life for oneself. Additionally, I
think Karen's book can really speak to parents of troubled teenagers and those teenagers themselves, and open up lines
of communication between parent and child. It's truly an unforgettable, spellbinding read."
-- Marika
Spizz
"Loss and Found is an accurate and moving portrayal of a girl fallen
victim to an eating disorder. Flyer's eating disorder chapter is insightful in describing how someone may suffer
with this debilitating illness of anorexia, bulimia and disordered eating."
-- Staci Leavitt Kobren, R.D., Staci
Leavitt Mind and Body
"Astounding! This is a "Must Read"
for mothers, daughters, sisters, fathers, brothers and even grandmothers. After all the tragedy and loss of loved ones,
the battle with alcohol, drugs, anorexia, sexual abuse, and lack of parenting skills, Karen ventures down some wrong roads.
But she was able to be Found. As a mother of an adolescent and a teenager, this book helped me to understand some of
the things my girls might venture into. It reminded me to inform and reassure them that Mommy will always be there to
talk and listen. Mommy is there with them through all obstacles of life. Mommy is also a friend. READ
THIS ONE!"
-- Chrystal Joyner, mother of a 13-year-old and 8-year-old
