Press Release: Book Launch
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA. SEPTEMBER 14, 2020. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.
Multi-award winning author and criminal and restorative justice champion, Wilma Derksen, is launching her newest book, Dispelling the Clouds. A Desperate Social Experiment, her story of tragedy, trauma and forgiveness, on September 14, 2020.
“This book explores and shares my journey to forgiveness- what has turned out to be a controversial and often misunderstood–by the wider public and the victim community–choice,” says Derksen. I hope sharing my story will provoke more thinking and more difficult conversations, more honesty and understanding about approaches to justice and restoration.”
The book chronicles events after the murder of Derksen’s daughter, Candace, in 1984. The narrative documents the author’s search for answers, justice and peace and her work to advocate for victims of violence; to–in the author’s words–“dispel the clouds”.
The book "Dispelling the Clouds" is now also available on Amazon!
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA. SEPTEMBER 14, 2020. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.
Multi-award winning author and criminal and restorative justice champion, Wilma Derksen, is launching her newest book, Dispelling the Clouds. A Desperate Social Experiment, her story of tragedy, trauma and forgiveness, on September 14, 2020.
“This book explores and shares my journey to forgiveness- what has turned out to be a controversial and often misunderstood–by the wider public and the victim community–choice,” says Derksen. I hope sharing my story will provoke more thinking and more difficult conversations, more honesty and understanding about approaches to justice and restoration.”
The book chronicles events after the murder of Derksen’s daughter, Candace, in 1984. The narrative documents the author’s search for answers, justice and peace and her work to advocate for victims of violence; to–in the author’s words–“dispel the clouds”.
The book "Dispelling the Clouds" is now also available on Amazon!
The Way of Letting Go
.... there is another way out of tragedy. It is a long and hard and rocky path, but it ends in a place of peace and joy. I listened to one man's grief -- and heard the temple crashing down around him. I listened to one woman's grief - and saw the light of God's grace. The way of Letting Go is a beautiful and important book. It will open your heart. - Malcolm Gladwell.
I have followed Wilma's journey for years. It has been an incredibly difficult, incredibly moving, and her insights incredibly profound. She has much to teach us all. - Howard Zehr
With this book, Wilma has found a way to redeem the seemingly irredeemable..... The practical wisdom that has emerged could only come from someone who has strained to forgive the unforgivable -- and somehow succeeded. What she learned along the way brings hope to all of us who struggle with the most difficult, yet most necessary task. - Phillip Yancey
.... there is another way out of tragedy. It is a long and hard and rocky path, but it ends in a place of peace and joy. I listened to one man's grief -- and heard the temple crashing down around him. I listened to one woman's grief - and saw the light of God's grace. The way of Letting Go is a beautiful and important book. It will open your heart. - Malcolm Gladwell.
I have followed Wilma's journey for years. It has been an incredibly difficult, incredibly moving, and her insights incredibly profound. She has much to teach us all. - Howard Zehr
With this book, Wilma has found a way to redeem the seemingly irredeemable..... The practical wisdom that has emerged could only come from someone who has strained to forgive the unforgivable -- and somehow succeeded. What she learned along the way brings hope to all of us who struggle with the most difficult, yet most necessary task. - Phillip Yancey
Have you seen Candace? by Wilma Derksen (out of stock)
This book has been described as raw -
With soul-wrenching honesty, this book describes a mother's agony and hope in the midst of the search for her abducted daughter. The book spans the events and learnings of one year, beginning with the day Candace disappeared and ending with the anniversary of that day. The book reveals both the earnest goodwill of a supportive community, the life of an average family, the horror of the aftermath of murder and the way one family tried to cope. Not only is it a book of insight, it remains a tension-filled story. (OUT OF PRINT)
This book has been described as raw -
With soul-wrenching honesty, this book describes a mother's agony and hope in the midst of the search for her abducted daughter. The book spans the events and learnings of one year, beginning with the day Candace disappeared and ending with the anniversary of that day. The book reveals both the earnest goodwill of a supportive community, the life of an average family, the horror of the aftermath of murder and the way one family tried to cope. Not only is it a book of insight, it remains a tension-filled story. (OUT OF PRINT)
Path of the Heart
A mysterious path through an orchard in the Emerald Valley of British Columbia attracts the attention of young Ava, who knows that her grandmother's house is at the end of the trail. She too is fascinated by the path, but finds the guest come because of power of the love of a woman who has seen an angel. She finds the love she needs. 
Confronting the Horror: The Aftermath of Violence
By Wilma L. Derksen Subtitled The Victim's Journey Through the 15 Elements of Serious Crime, This book is written in an easy-to-read conversational style. The book organizes the crime victim detour into stages and elements that most victims will encounter. Each chapter begins with a family-type story to gently introduce the theme or the element. This is followed by a description of the element, the underlying reasons for it, the consequences and then practical helps for dealing with the element. The book is accessible and applicable for anyone who has experienced a crime and for those who support them. |
Echo of the Soul
The community has acquired a serious problem. A liar and cheat from the old country has moved into their valley and has assumed a leadership role. Confused and desperate the people begin to walk down the orchard path to seek Olena’s counsel and wisdom. Ava watches as her grandmother, who has become a sort of valley oracle, listens intently to each visitor’s story. Some of these books can be found at McNally Robinson Booksellers which is attached to Grant Park Mall.
1120 Grant Avenue, Unit 4000. Winnipeg, MB. R3M 2A6. Order from: info@grant.mcnallyrobinson.ca Bookstore 204-475-0483 Toll free 1-800-561-1833 Admin 204-453-0424 Prairie Ink 204-975-2659 |
|
|
|
