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This book chronicles one family's journey in overcoming trauma spanning generations. It describes the continued propagation of abuse within a family when the abuse is not exposed. It is a vivid tale of triumph that will offer hope to those experiencing or who have experienced abuse. - Rachel Klein: Psychiatrist Where Silence Ends exemplifies why speaking up about sexual abuse is so important. Angela and Mary Ruiz do a wonderful job examining the trauma abuse can cause, as well as the effect it has on future generations. Hopefully this book will encourage others to share their stories and break the stigma. - Samantha Johnson, Entrepreneur & Literature Major This book was unlike any other I have read! It took me on a journey of truth and healing. One that requires mental preparation as the horrifying truth will bring you to tears and you will wish you could step into the book and save this little girl. By the same token, you will feel proud of the justice and peace found by this family. It is inspiring beyond words! - Linda Pena, Real Estate Investor Where Silence Ends is a gut-wrenching, emotional roller coaster ride through the darkest moments of abuse. What is unbelievable is how a woman who was abused her entire childhood could turn her life around and eventually put the past behind her. The book begins in Mexico,100 years ago, showing how a multi-generational family coped with various forms of abuse up until present day. Where Silence Ends is an amazing first book by Angela Ruiz that catches the reader's attention with little effort. - Sara Hildebrandt, Retail Executive The heartbreaking truths revealed through WHERE SILENCE ENDS prods at the tender ancestral wounds that are globally-felt yet historically-silenced, generation after generation. The novel is equally an inspirational story of triumph as it is an invitation for others to speak their own truths. With the heavy weight of the experiences shared, Ruiz impressively brings the reader intimately in to the storytelling while gently unfolding the details and keeping pace with the momentum of intense emotions. I couldn't put the book down! And, when I finished, I found myself reflecting on it for days- weeks, in fact. I am in awe of the courage and resiliency of Esperanza, the main character. Her ability to overcome a terrorized childhood with unimaginable betrayal and to usher in light and healing for generations to come is beyond comprehension. Dare I say a miracle! To all those that plan to read WHERE SILENCE ENDS, prepare to be astounded, humbled, and immensely inspired! - Wannessa Badger, Childhood Development Entrepreneur

Where Silence Ends is a stunning multigenerational memoir of inheritance, resilience, and growth. The narrative is a shared one. Angela Ruiz and her mother Mary tell their stories in their own voices -- full of brio, poetry and hard-won wisdom. This is a literary embodiment of the transmission of intergenerational trauma and the result is nothing short of miraculous. - Susannah Cahalan: Award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author of memoir 'Brain on Fire', journalist, and public speaker This book chronicles one family's journey in overcoming trauma spanning generations. It describes the continued propagation of abuse within a family when the abuse is not exposed. It is a vivid tale of triumph that will offer hope to those experiencing or who have experienced abuse. - Rachel Klein: Psychiatrist The heartbreaking truths revealed through WHERE SILENCE ENDS prods at the tender ancestral wounds that are globally-felt yet historically-silenced, generation after generation. The novel is equally an inspirational story of triumph as it is an invitation for others to speak their own truths. With the heavy weight of the experiences shared, Ruiz impressively brings the reader intimately in to the storytelling while gently unfolding the details and keeping pace with the momentum of intense emotions. I couldn't put the book down! And, when I finished, I found myself reflecting on it for days- weeks, in fact. I am in awe of the courage and resiliency of Esperanza, the main character. Her ability to overcome a terrorized childhood with unimaginable betrayal and to usher in light and healing for generations to come is beyond comprehension. Dare I say a miracle! To all those that plan to read WHERE SILENCE ENDS, prepare to be astounded, humbled, and immensely inspired! - Wannessa Badger, Childhood Development Entrepreneur Where Silence Ends exemplifies why speaking up about sexual abuse is so important. Angela and Mary Ruiz do a wonderful job examining the trauma abuse can cause, as well as the effect it has on future generations. Hopefully this book will encourage others to share their stories and break the stigma. - Samantha Johnson, Entrepreneur & Literature Major This book was unlike any other I have read! It took me on a journey of truth and healing. One that requires mental preparation as the horrifying truth will bring you to tears and you will wish you could step into the book and save this little girl. By the same token, you will feel proud of the justice and peace found by this family. It is inspiring beyond words! - Linda Pena, Real Estate Investor Where Silence Ends is a gut-wrenching, emotional roller coaster ride through the darkest moments of abuse. What is unbelievable is how a woman who was abused her entire childhood could turn her life around and eventually put the past behind her. The book begins in Mexico,100 years ago, showing how a multi-generational family coped with various forms of abuse up until present day. Where Silence Ends is an amazing first book by Angela Ruiz that catches the reader's attention with little effort. - Sara Hildebrandt, Retail Executive

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Angela was born in Southern California, but her soul accompanies her roots in Mexico. She is 1st generation in the U.S on her dad's side, and 2nd generation on her mom's side. At nine years old, she began to write creatively and never really stopped. She aims to write beautiful stories that will open up minds and expand worlds, including her own. Of her family, Mary was the first to be born outside of Mexico, in Southern California. She was blessed with three beautiful children, and two grandchildren - so far. Her goal is to reach people of all ages who have suffered abuse, empower them to speak out, and let them know that they are not alone. Mary believes the more we speak about our traumas, the stronger we become.

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