Teresa Van Woy is a writer with extraordinary emotional range. This is what we see in her book – “Wildflower: A Tale of Transcendence”. She conveys the darkest realities of her childhood experiences yet somehow takes the readers with her on a heroic journey that is hopeful. In this compelling memoir, Teresa demonstrates that her survival in overcoming poverty and abuse leads to finding a life of abundance, meaning, and inspiration.
“At the time, I didn’t realize that spending the night in Juvie would not be the worst thing that was about to happen to me. Our much anticipated summer vacation from Florida to California turned to years of abuse when my mentally unstable mother abducted me and three of my siblings to settle in the slums of San Francisco. At the age of 7, I was left to fend for myself…and for my family.” – “Wildflower, a Tale of Transcendence” is a story of resiliency, family love, and the kindness of strangers. It’s about working hard, never giving up on your dreams, and seeing the world through your heart.
As you read through the book, author makes you feel her pain and know the characters of her life. You want to help her, to pickup that child and make everything better but you can’t. Teresa is a true inspiration not just for turning her life around but for her love for adventure, her family and her positivity all the way around.
Everyone who loves great literature should read this heart wrenching memoir that proves you are not saddled with your past. You can decide to reinvent yourself and flourish as you travel to adulthood. Teresa Van Woy’s story offers hope and inspiration to many.
