Publisher's Synopsis
This Book inspires hope for all, is wonderfully illustrated and is a true story of the power of truth, prayer, spiritual awakening and love in our lives. Professional therapist, pastors, teachers, parents, children, young adults and anyone interested in communicating the power of truth will benefit from the reading, retelling and the showing of this story. The story takes us through a brief period in the life of a young Paiute girl "SAVAGE," as she was called by her kin and her journey from despair to spiritual redemption. Each illustration is a beautifully drawn and hand painted watercolor by the author/artist Susy Ashcroft an accomplished Native American artist in New Mexico. The paintings are remarkable and are standalone works of art. The story is set in the late sixties and illustrates Navajo reservation life, clothing and jewelry of the time. One day after knowing her for nearly a decade, Susy came to me and asked, 'If I wanted to see her book?' From a position of being civil 'I said yes.' What I saw was a collection of over forty water colored drawings depicting the Southwestern United States, scenes from the life of the young "Savage," and typed written loose leafed pages. Through art and prose she tells the story of a "half breed" Paiute girl and the abuse she suffered at the hands of her own kin. When pushed to her limits the girl remembers, "The Promise," of her grandmother, her former care taker, "If you Tell The Truth, Things Will Get Better," and the story of redemption and hope begins to unfold when she decides to do this very thing. The power of truth in our communication changes our lives and the world we live in thus this book provides a beautiful tool to teach this lesson. The power of prayer takes center stage as the Savage sets out to change her world in the tradition of her grandmother. She clings to her pets as her sometimes only friends and protects them from the dysfunction of her family. You will get excited about this book. The emotional triggers, the words and images bring forth thoughts and feelings which, are real, will have you eager to keep reading and sharing this story. Some will buy this book without thinking much. Some may stumble upon this book randomly but, however this book gets into your hands you will be affected. So instead of glancing at this description with potential, take this book and look at it. Buying "Savage's Promise," is a decision you will be pleased you made. Your copy of this book will lead to your description and showing of it to others. I never gave much attention to Amazon Books as a means to legitimately publish. I just wanted to submit this work to publishers and get a deal but, I soon realized this was far too impersonal of an approach for this work and it deserved more. I have provided hours of my own time getting this work ready for the world because I had firsthand experience of its power. This is an original work not copied and pasted from the conclusions of others but, deep and heart felt in its entirety. You will realize this is no mediocre offering by the author/artist. I hope this description will aid in book sales, but more importantly will help get this book in the hands of those who will benefit the most by being exposed to it. This book may never become a #1 best seller, but it will become #1 in the hearts of those who turn its pages. None of this could have happened without Susy having the courage to finally release it to the world. She held this book for decades as her own sacred reminder of her spiritual wellspring and its source to draw from. In the darkest moments of her life this work served as a guiding light of inspiration born of her ancestors and given birth now for all to share. Ultimately, this book is about the connection author and reader will make not just with each other but, with the many they will touch through the sharing of this work. This book is alive, will speak to you and prove itself time and time aga
