This Does Not Leave This House

"Powerfully raw with undeniable strength. This is a very powerful memoir and I find that the author shows great strength and power within herself to share her story." - Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. Voted #1 book of 2018.  "One of the best autobiographies I've read along with Angela's Ashes and Call the Midwife." -The Reading Corner for All  "A very hard, important and impactful read.  Everyone should read this book.  Julie's testimony of abuse is guaranteed to move you in some way." - The Bookish Deer  "This is one of the better memoirs.  I recommend it to all women that love books about real life drama and triumph." - Chick lit Cafe.

How does a little girl survive an abusive mother, Catholic school, rape, and a near-death experience?

Raised by an abusive, narcissistic mother (who once tried to trick her into having an abortion), Julie Coons was also raped in college by a stranger and later married an abusive man who threatened to kill her if she ever tried to leave.

Suffering from physical and mental torment resulting in very low self-esteem, Julie often felt so completely alone during the many struggles of her life.

This book is her true story ... telling all the secrets she was never allowed to tell to encourage and motivate others to heal their own lives and break the cycle of abuse.

Her story shows that there is hope and life after abuse.

Now that the secrets are finally out, Julie has found freedom.

So can you.

This Does Not Leave This House is a raw, poignant, and secret-revealing memoir written to lead a movement to break the silence of abuse and finally end its vicious cycle. With strength and resiliency, Coons provides a voice for the silent abused, letting them know they’re not alone. Justice and hope can prevail. The abused can become victorious.

Read the heartbreaking true story of her journey to triumph above overwhelming obstacles.

Does anyone know what it's like to write a book like mine?
It took a lot of tears to get this story out of my heart.
If you can't relate, you are blessed. If you can relate, you are not alone.
I wrote this book for you.
Please consider me a storyteller of my life. I hope you can gain something from my book. I always felt if I could help one person then all the hell I went through was worth it. Together we can end the cycle of abuse. Come help me change the world.

JULIE COONS lives in a small town in Oregon. THIS DOES NOT LEAVE THIS HOUSE was her debut memoir. Amy's bookshelf reviews awarded it the #1 position for top 10 books of 2018. Her second book WHY SHE LIED is based on a true story. Her books are written to lead a movement toward positive change. She tells the stories of her life with honesty and strength.