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Early Praise
Beautifully blending reporting, personal story, and data, Ray of Light offers trauma survivors, and other readers, a rich tapestry of wisdom, as well as hope.
-Laura Zam
Bestselling Author of The Pleasure Plan: One Woman’s Search for Sexual Healing
Wow! I am blown away at how informed and compassionate this book is. The flow and combination of anecdotal evidence and trauma informed science is the perfect mix of readability and research. Very well written! I will definitely be purchasing this book and recommending it to my clients.
– Rosalind Pistilli LCSW CCTP
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and certified life coach
Marlene McConnell’s Ray of Light provides hope for those who have suffered trauma by showing victims and survivors they are not alone and to share ways to heal. The book has the power to help others when all seems lost. Kudos to McConnell for the courage to tell her story.
~Carol J. Yee,
Award-Winning Author of Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again: How I Became a Citizen of the World
Author bio
Marlene McConnell is an author, podcast host, self-love teacher and trauma survivor. She believes that trauma recovery is accessible to everyone, and that it starts with the acknowledgement that something has happened to you combined with a willingness to heal. McConnell’s book was inspired by the realization that she touched many lives by sharing her story at a support group. Her message of hope not only resonated with the survivors, but also with the family members and friends who supported them at the group sessions. Marlene is also an attorney who holds B.Proc, LLB and LLM law degrees. She loves travel, Pilates, nature, learning new languages, and good food.
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Book Description
When you feel like you’re trapped in a dark cave with only despair to guide you, remember that you need to find the light.
In Marlene McConnell’s Ray of Light, we learn that, even in our darkest moments, we are not alone. Research provides us with the knowledge that many people around the world have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. It could be a person sitting next to us on the train, a co-worker in our office, a loved one, or even you holding this book that seeks light in the darkness. With this book, you will discover powerful healing journeys that will provide a deeper perspective on how to find your own path to recovery.
McConnell brings a fresh new energy and perspective on healing, recovery, and the journey back to self. She shows us her journey of the choice to step out of trauma into joy and inner peace. She engages us to be the light and find the light in the darkness, so the cave of life can be filled with torchlights to guide us.
Best Seller Rank
Ray of Light reached the top 20 New releases on Amazon in the Medicine and Psychology category.
Book Reviews
“ “Ray of Light” is Marlene McConnell’s deeply moving account of her experience, and that of others, with trauma and healing. She weaves together stories (they are generally harrowing, as you would expect) with research and lessons.
Even if you have not gone through some sort of trauma yourself, you very likely know someone who has, and so reading this book may give you a window on what they might be going through. I learned that there is a lot more to trauma than feeling depressed or grief-stricken. There are some gut-wrenching passages.
McConnell writes how after an experience she almost didn’t survive, she “felt stuck in a world that no longer made sense to me. I wondered why I only died metaphorically and not physically.” Written in a confidential, empathic tone, this is a very readable book. Highly recommended. “
-Nils Junge, Deeply moving account of trauma and how people cope
Reviewed in the United States
“ I appreciated the author’s authenticity and vulnerability in sharing her darkest moments and taking the reader through her journey toward the light and a joy-filled life. A worthwhile read for anyone who has experienced grief and loss. “
-Susan Miller, A vulnerable and meaningful story
Reviewed in the United States
Public Speaking Event Inquiry
Since experiencing and overcoming trauma, healing, learning, and growing mentally, physically, and spiritually, she set out to inspire others through owning her journey and sharing lessons learned. She shares her inspirational author talk at support groups, workshops, and conferences. She speaks about restoring a shattered worldview, the power of choice, building resilience, accessing post-traumatic growth, the journey back to self, and practical steps to healing. Complete the form below to enquire about Marlene speaking at your event.