A powerful and intimate memoir about one woman's journey from a traumatic childhood in rural Minnesota to a life of healing, purpose, and profound transformation. The Ninth Child explores the long-term effects of trauma, the resilience of the human spirit, and the sacred act of breaking silence.
"Lisa LeBlanc is a great storyteller. This memoir of her struggle to overcome childhood trauma and consequential chronic depression is compelling and uplifting. Some chapters will make you laugh; others will make you cry."— Fred Ash
"Beautifully written and hard to put down, The Ninth Child is an easy read that feels like a dear friend's life story. Don't miss the chart about neurofeedback! Highly recommend!"— Amazon Reader
"The raw honesty and humor blend perfectly in this book. Lisa tells her story with courage and a desire to help others. Wonderful book about truth and the journey to healing."— Cynthia L. Sims
Born the ninth of nine children on a remote Minnesota farm, Lisa grew up in a home marked by unspoken trauma, religious trauma, sexual abuse, and isolation. Her childhood was characterized by physical hardship, emotional neglect, and the kind of invisible wounds that follow you into adulthood.
The Ninth Child is her unflinching account of that childhood and the decades-long journey toward understanding, processing, and ultimately healing from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Through neurofeedback therapy, mental health support, and the courageous act of speaking her truth, Lisa discovered that breaking silence is the first step toward freedom.
Reflect on your own, discuss in your book club, or share between friends. Lisa created 8 thought-provoking prompts to help you process the themes in The Ninth Child.
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