A Survivor's Surrender: Healing One Layer At A Time

by Jackson Hanks

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Author: Jackson Hanks

Publisher: Tom Bird Retreats, Inc.

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ISBN 10: 1627473351
ISBN 13: 978-1627473354

Despite the severe childhood abuse he endured, Jackson Hanks is considered an accomplished man, a successful attorney and a highly respected civic leader.In A Survivor’s Surrender Jackson shares with you the lessons he learned from his highly traumatic childhood, in the hope that you may gain inspiration for your own healing journey.Such an intense journey requires vulnerability, which Jackson says required him to have “courage on steroids.”Jackson’s message to you is that vulnerability isn’t a weakness – it is a trait of courage and authenticity. His strongest desire is that as you read through the chapters of courage and determination, you discover how it is possible to mine important lessons from past experiences.Let Jackson’s remarkable life journey, his pearls of wisdom and his joy for life provide you with hope and encouragement for your own healing journey, wherever that takes you.

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Jackson Hanks is the most courageous man I have ever worked with. He has explored a childhood of horrific abuse and offers hope and healing to others.
Sara Hays, LCSW TX

I had a major (huge!) breakthrough during one section of the book. Not to mention the little epiphanies throughout which are just as important! This book was very relatable for me and therefore, will no doubt help others. I could go on!
Janet Franecki, proofreader

I enjoyed our relationship so much when I was the Texas Department of Transportation's District Engineer in Tyler, Texas, and appreciated Jackson's help in the Transportation Program. He was an outstanding recipient of the Texas Road Hand award.
Bobby Evans, P.E.

This is a very powerful - and a bit frightening - account of the effect that child abuse can have on the entire life of a person, even deep into adulthood. Jackson has done a sterling job of recording his deep inquiry of recovery from a totally traumatic childhood of physical, verbal, emotional, ritual, sexual, and psychological abuse.

Recovery has been a long, hard road for him - and he shares his journey with honesty, and compassion for others, like him, who are also on the path.

While his story is sometimes horrific, he concludes with bright rays of light that can help others, and I commend him for not yielding to the darkness he describes.

Bill Worth - Editor, and author of the novels:
House of the Sun: A Metaphysical Novel of Maui
The Hidden Life of Jesus Christ: A Memoir
Outwitting Multiple Sclerosis: How Forgiveness Helped Me Heal My Brain by Changing My Mind.

Jackson's book is transparent and deeply moving. It is filled with encouragement, motivation, and sprinkled with humor. I'd say a must read for anyone who has been abused or traumatized.

As a mental health professional, working with victims of sexual, physical and emotional trauma, I found the book to show amazing strength through a journey many people would never share for fear of disbelief, rejection or sheer avoidance of buried memories.

This book is written from the heart and one you will want to re-read many times.
Charlene McCauley-Mayfield M.A., LPC

From the Author

To every man, woman, adolescent and child who has been abused or traumatized in any way, I dedicate this book to you.
For you to become who you truly are, I encourage you to do as I did years ago. I surrendered my ego and started dealing with the hidden emotional monsters who had controlled my life until that moment.
I encourage you to find the books that speak to you and allow yourself to embrace the knowledge and wisdom of the authors. Also, if the scars of your past are deep enough, I strongly suggest you find the right professional counselor, therapist or psychologist to work with.
Should you do so, my wish for you is that you find the professional who will help you find the lessons chasing you, help you deal with the pain they've brought into your life, and guide you through the healing process so you may put them to rest.

Imagine living in a world where you, your family and friends live as your true and authentic selves.

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