A secret history drawn from memory . . .
Ann Willow's debut memoir begins as her life unravels in the late 1980s, when the long-buried truth of her childhood resurfaces: incest, black magic rituals, a tenet of superior bloodline, and possibly murder. Life as she's known it is over. With no legal recourse and her 2-year-old daughter's safety at stake, Hanna (her name in the book) is forced to flee. But where?
On May 1, 1989, The Oprah Winfrey Show offers a lifeline when Oprah interviews a woman about her life in a Satanic cult. Hanna contacts the show and meets "Rachel," who introduces her to an underground network promising new identities and a fresh start. Now, Hanna faces a choice: search for a place to hide with her daughter in Austin, or take Rachel's advice and enter a mysterious world beneath society.
Embark on a gripping journey where every decision is fraught with danger and the past is never truly buried. Remembering Changes Everything is a powerful story of survival, resilience, transformation, and love. What are the consequences of revealing the truth? Will Hanna's past haunt her and her daughter forever? This is her story.
CONTENT NOTE: This book may contain content objectionable to some readers; discretion is advised. For those in early stages of trauma recovery, depictions of abuse may be triggering, so please lean on your support system. I hope my book will be a source of validation and healing, and that sharing my story will inspire you to share yours.
"Willow's prose remains eloquent throughout even when describing raw, harrowing episodes . . . the author reveals herself as a strong woman who's unwilling to succumb to her past." - Kirkus Review
". . . a timely guidepost for today. Remembering Changes Everything is a memoir to remember." - Anne Hillerman, NY Times best-selling author of Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Mysteries
"I didn't want the words on the page to stop. . . Ann's way of writing is quite riveting and illustrative. Her story stays with you!" - Tracey Anarella, Director/Producer, A-Roll Pictures
"Willow's vivid descriptions and strikingly straightforward recounting of her life's extraordinary events captivates the reader's mind . . ." - DelSheree Gladden, USA Today Bestselling author of The Aerling Series
"Trauma teaches the art of silence, but in the pages of this book, silence is shattered, and secrets find their voice." - Kandyce Walker, RN, Trauma Recovery Institute
About the Author :
Ann Willow is an award-winning author and playwright loving life in the American Southwest, inspired by its mystical landscapes, unique history, and diverse quirky folk. Remembering Changes Everything is her debut memoir, a psychological thriller of survival, redemption, and love.
Ann's next book, Seeking New Identities, continues her story. Look for it in 2025.
