What People Are Saying
No One Knew is a chilling, compelling account of a misguided abduction gone wrong. Drawing on her knowledge of psychology and social work, author Beverley Brewer has created a fascinating protrrait of three troubled women thrown together in a desperate struggle that exposes their fears, weaknesses and surprising strengths.
Simon HallyJournalist and Aspiring Novelist
No One Knew is a refreshing page turner! Drawn in from the first page, I find myself holding my breath as the suspense climbed. I loved discovering of how the characters came to be together. With the author's vivid descriptions, I could clearly envision the disturbing environment where women and children are kept captive. Crisp candid dialogue moves the action forward. A captivating read!
Susan BlueNurse Manager (Ret.)
I loved this book so much that I couldn't put it down. I didn't want it to end. There has to be a sequel.
Diane LeberRN, NSWOC (Ret.)
Total investment in each character. Smooth transition from storyline to storyline. Enjoyed each chapters' subplot and how it contributed to the main story. This book shows how anyone can be capable of anything, given the right circumstances.
Catherine KernaghanBETA reader; past Administrative Assistance; current Domestic Engineer
In her engaging and moving memoir, Bev shows how to make a life for herself after mothering a sister who does not want to live. Dancing into the Light is a book that educates by modeling the emotional and generational process of coming to understand what happened and what is now possible.
Gail LindsayPhD. Associate Profession, Nursing (Ret.)
Bev Brewer, the author of the memoir, Dancing into the Light, tells the story of her process of recovery from her youngest sister’s downward spiral into addiction and suicide. As if
discovering her sister hanging in her father’s den closet was not enough, Bev also endured her mother’s death, her father’s move into long-term care and her husband’s stage four cancer. Bev wrote this loving and searingly honest story of reclaiming her life in the process of healing from
these traumatic life events. Dancing into the Light is a wonderful resource for women in midlife, struggling families, social workers and police services, anyone dealing with mental illness, alcoholism and despair.
Rick BookAuthor, Necking with Louise and Christmas in Canada Community Readings
Followed by discussion with the author, Chapter One from No One Knew was read at Granite Springs Adult Living Centre.
Bracebridge, OntarioSeptember 7, 2022
No One Knew, Chapters Three and Four were read at Tall Pines Tales at the Baysville Library.
Baysville, ONAugust 2022
Chapter Five from No One Knew was read at the Annual Tall Pines at Baysville Library.
Baysville, ONAugust 2020
Excerpt from No One Knew read at the Annual Tall Pines Tales at the Baysville Library.
Baysville, ONJuly 1999
Excerpt from the Encounter was read at Tall Pines Tales at the Bracebridge Library. A virtual reading for a Zoom presentation.
Bracebridge, ONAugust 2021
The Green Jacket was read at Tall Pines, St. Mary's Church.
Bracebridge, ONJuly 2020
An excerpt from Unripe Avocado was read at the Annual Tall Pines Tales at St. Mary's Church.
Bracebridge, ONJuly 2020