Critical acclaim for Beyond These Walls

"This gripping true story gives new meaning to the words 'hope' and 'understanding'. Mesmerizing, chilling and joyous, Beyond These Walls is a story about facing fears and recovering hope."

Mark Reid
NewBookReviews
January 2007

Hanna's children helped her survive their pain. Once hated they found love, the weapon that kills with kindness, and life changed... What we all need to do is to learn to love ourselves and then, practice and rehearse our loving multiple personalities. Until we become the personality we want to be.

-- Bernie Siegel, author of Love, Medicine and Miracles and 365 Prescriptions for the Soul

Beyond These Walls is a journey about hope, love, letting go of fear, and personal transformation. The unique relationship between Rachel and Hanna illustrates how giving and receiving are indeed the same. This book is truly inspirational.

-- Gerald Jampolsky, author, Love is Letting Go of Fear

In this captivating book we have the privilege of witnessing the alchemy stoked by a gifted therapist, Rachel Gunner, and her very complex client. What we see is an intimate dance which challenges each of us to rethink the nature of therapy, perhaps life itself. So fasten your seatbelt and prepare for the ride of your life in this remarkable story of courage, love and growth.

-- Larry A. Bugen, Ph.D and author of Love and Renewal, a Couple's Guide to Commitment

A triumph of life over death...a remarkable story of integrity--literally, the striving toward integrity of a person split apart by abuse--but also the integrity of a therapist who is willing to listen and learn, and to earn trust through unconditional caring and exploration. The book reveals the beautiful collaboration between Rachel and Hanna in their journey.

-- Prof. Dana Cloud, Professor and author of Control and Consolation in American Culture and Politics : Rhetoric of Therapy (Rhetoric and Society series)