Hi, Karen I have read the excerpts on the Pischke boys stories and I am ordering them for our library. I was impressed once again with how strong and courageous abused children/adults are, they manage to live through so much pain and if they come away from it, still maintain the will to move into the future. It is truly amazing to me that there are such cruel people in the world, we see it everyday, yet it still shocks. I admire the children who survive their terror and finally escape. Thank you for writing these books.
J. A.
Hi Karen, I just finished reading "When Memories Remain" - and it was just as good as I expected! Actually better! Sequels are usually disappointing - but this one was great reading to the last page. I was tempted to read it all as soon as I got home - but restrained myself and read a chapter or two every night in bed. I wanted to make it last as long as possible. Can't think of any adjectives - but it left me hoping that you write another book real soon - and that it doesn't take five years! LOL I liked the way you had a bit of the lie detector interview at the beginning of each chapter. That worked great! Just wanted to say it was wonderful - hope you sell millions of copies and keep writing! Have a safe and wonderful Christmas and I hope the New Years brings you anything you hope for.
G.H., Welland, ON
" . . . you are not just helping the abused children of today. You are also helping the ones of yesterday come to terms with their past, and I thank you for all you are doing. I don't know how much money you'll raise on your walk, but you are raising awareness, and have collected many hearts on the road. You certainly have mine for always. You are a great man, and I know your father is so very proud of you."
K.W., CBC Manitoba.
"On behalf of us here at 24 Hours, I want to thank you for sharing your story with us. It has to be one of the most compelling i have witnessed in my entire 10 years on the job. Your courage and quest for survival are both admirable and inspirational. I take my hat off to you both. Thank you so much for allowing us to share it with our viewers here and across the country. The item had an enormous impact on our audience. Enclosed are the Talk back calls we received following its airing. The comments speak for themselves and we believe you should see the difference you've made."
D.K., Beausejour, Manitoba
". . . I have just finished reading "Where Children Run." I am an avid reader but never have i been so affected by any book as I have been by this account of you and your brothers' private hell . . ."
D.Z.
". . . Your story is like therapy for me. I just have to look at the cover of the book and the tears flow. I think it would help mankind if a second book was written. It would be informative to read how the abuse affected your outlook in life. Someday I hope to meet you both . . ."
V.T.
". . . I became a nurse there (Selkirk Mental Institution). I knew Bob but his behaviour was always very quiet and calm - most likely due to a heavy consistent dose of medication . . . I find it appalling to find our social services failed you and many others back then and unfortunately not a hell of a lot of progress has been made, a lot of people continue (especially children) to 'fall through the cracks'. Hopefully by your sharing your heart-wrenching story, some caregivers will make an extra effort to find the truth . . ."
G. S., Bonnyville, AB
". . . Thank you for telling your story. It might encourage others to come forward. I hope in writing this book it has helped you both to start healing. As your 49th birthdays approach, I wish you both a happy birthday and a lifetime of happiness, good health and fortune. God bless you and your families."
W.I., Winnipeg, MB
". . . to Karen Emilson, let me congratulate you on your first book, Where Children Run. It touched a nerve that no other book has ever done. This book is a tribute to the innocence of childhood, the bond between siblings and the strength of the human spirit. Thank you for your courage to write about this tragic Manitoba story. It is refreshing to see a local talent produce such fine reading. I look forward to your next book. To the twins . . . this is a story that should be shared with parents everywhere in the hope that someday the vicious cycle of abuse can be eradicated. The two of you are living proof that the cycle can be broken. On behalf of myself and three other family members who have read the book, we hope that you have found the peace that you so desperately sought on the other side of the beaver dam."
F.H., Brandon, MB
". . . I picked up the book last week under the recommendation of a friend. Night after night, it held me in episodes of tears, anger and frustration. Those of us who grew up in a comfortable childhood, I think become immune to the horrors we hear later in life . . . I believe this is everyone's 'type of book'. We all need to see the reality of what children, then and now, have to face. We all must do everything in our power to stop the cycle . . . this book is a 'must read'."
D.L., Winnipeg, MB
". . . my husband sat down at the kitchen table and as he read, he read parts of it out loud to me. The book totally took over for the next couple of days. He would put it down every so often and just walk around the house, but before long he would pick it up again. The minute I started reading it I understood. It kept me in touch with a whole lot of various emotions and I was amazed at the way these children survived . . ."
S.S.
". . . It is 1:20 a.m. and I have just completed your novel, Where Children Run. Seldom have I been as moved as I am at this moment. I want to thank you for writing it. I'm sure it will help people become less afraid to speak out about the injustices done to children."
L.P., Dryden, ON
". . . I was re-building the road one year past Gus Harwart's north when this Domko came out and asked me if I would dig a cattle dugout and use the material to make a road past the house. I saw some children, but didn't have a clue about their situation . . . I had no clue as to the family status, but often times people would mention 'those crazy Pischke kids' . . . (when they were older) I had no qualms about allowing the twins and Rosie to live in the caboose one winter. I now am so sorry they didn't open up and tell me their plight. I didn't have that much either, but would have gladly helped .. ."
I.B., Snowflake, MB
". . . This book had a significant impact on myself the reason for this is Jim Deighton was my great uncle and your writing of the Pischke's story of child abuse allowed me a wonderful insight into Uncle Jim's life and who he was as a person. As you are probably already aware Uncle Jim past away on March 13, 1997. I felt compelled to write to you and confirm for you something you captured so well in your book and that was Uncle Jim's way of being. His say it like it is approach to life, his compassion and sense of justice and sense of humour. Unfortunately it almost appears he was ahead of his time in his and Ruby's desire to assist the Pischke children . . . I have one more warm memory to add to a vast collection of memories of one of the men who influenced me most in my life."
R.D., Rogersville, N.B.
". . . I wish to first congratulate you on the book and wish you many more. I have no doubt it must have been a struggle, and in more ways than one. Reading the book has caused me to relive my own past, and I've gotten quite angry, as I'm certain many people have . . ."
M.V., Portage la Prairie, MB
". . . Everyday I hear stories about abuse. Some of these children have been subjected to the same horrors you experienced. Many come her to get away from those horrors, and many go on to use the atrocities that they have suffered as an excuse to hurt others. We teach them about choices and how being hurt doesn't give them the right to hurt others. Now, every time I hear a story about abuse, I will think of you and use your experience as an example and as a teaching tool for them. I hope that this is okay with you. It's too bad you couldn't come yourselves and talk with these boys. I believe you would have such a positive impact on their lives. I will remember you always. Thank you for listening. Thank you for living."
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