Your Favorite Character

My favorite character is Candace Carter because of her resilience and determination. She remains determined to escape her dire situation even though it seems impossible. She reveals the strength and courage to fight for her survival in the midst of tragedy. 

About The Book

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He Beat Past My Skin is an unforgettable story that highlights issues, which afflict women and children around the world. Laden with intrigue, suspense, and drama, its powerful tales surrounding violence and abuse are sure to capture your attention. It’s a story that evokes the deepest fears of many women and children and delivers a message that silence kills.

Excerpt: After that night, my father’s voice frightened me, and his touch pricked my skin, like tiny needles. When he smiled at me, his ominous eyes easily revealed his contempt. He became a stranger to me, but so did my mother. Her status as the hero in my life’s storybook quickly changed to a victim. Her faint voice faded into the background, and her feather-like touch barely caressed my skin. When she smiled at me her sad eyes easily revealed her anxiety. Fear and misery seeped from her pores, like sweat, and I pitied her.

“I wrote He Beat Past My Skin because domestic abuse is still one of the best kept secrets in many homes across America. It batters the body, and conquers the mind and soul. The deafening screams echo the sound of fear, hushed only by the silence of defeat. The deep wounds penetrate beyond the skin’s surface, and the overwhelming pain antagonizes one’s spirit for the rest of their lives. It devastates families and communities and weakens the essence of our cultures. We are the only ones who can stop the continuation of this covert operation.”