“I didn’t want the story to end because I wanted to continue on the journey with Jessy.”
Edwin
“I incorporated Jessy by Yesenia Montague as part of an undergraduate Diversity in Criminal Justice (CJ 3500) course I teach. The themes in Jessy – abuse, victimization, life course theory, resilience, healing – fit in well with the subject matter I was covering at that point in the course (crime, victimization, Hispanic culture). The students liked the book very much, probably more than the other course material they had to read. They connected with the book and had a lively discussion when the author, Yesenia, came into the class to do a reading from selected chapters. I would highly recommend assigning Jesse as reading material in relevant Criminal Justice and Sociology courses, at both the undergraduate and graduate level.”
Connie Hassett-Walker, PhD
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Kean University
Union, NJ
“Your story is so familiar to me. We need to talk.”
Anonymous
“My self-defense training all came up as I was reading and I thought about everything I would do to these people as I was reading.”
Anonymous
“Once I started reading, I couldn’t put the book down.”
R. S.
“A journey of unspeakable frustration and defeat, which led to such admiration for Jessy’s unwavering spirit and resilience. What a testament of strength and courage to share this story.”
Gina Kandil
Mental Health Advocate
So Human Health LLC
“What are the chances that I would be reading and one of the characters would be sitting across from me.”
B. P.
“I felt if Jessy didn’t complain in life then no matter what I faced, I have no reason to complain. She got through and can still be a joyful person.”
Anonymous
“The book was to the point and direct. As painful as it was, it wasn’t dramatic.”
Anonymous
“You and I have so much in common. More than you know.”
Anonymous
“I became aware of children and the dangers they face.”
Anonymous
“Jessy is a must read for all women and especially mothers. It takes you through an emotional roller coaster of highs and lows. It is beautifully written. I connected to Jessy in a deep way. For any woman that has suffered you are not alone and like Jessy, you can heal.”
Diabetes Coach Tamica
Blasian Wellness Podcast
“Each chapter is a story of its own and can stand on its own.”
Jim
