Supreme Love: a Battered Woman's True Story

Kelly Cyr
Lion's Den Publishing (2006)
ISBN 1598002031
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (1/07)

Kelly Cyr met Kane on a blind date.  He swept the divorced mother off her feet. His letters were filled with love.   She’d never known anyone like him before.  He cried for his children.  He played on her sympathies.  Kelly wanted “to save them all.”  Early in the relationship Kelly was paying for meals, hotel rooms and vacations.  Soon Kane was moving in with Kelly and allowing her to support him.  It was a matter of just a few weeks when his three children moved in for the summer.  Next she finds out he’s behind in child support.

A short time after merging households, Kane began showing more of his true colors.  Even though they he was not working and she was his sole support he ranted at Kelly because she purchased a used stereo.  He accused her of alcoholism and attempting to pick up men.  Then came the beatings.  Kane begged forgiveness, he pleaded that he would change and again he played on Kelly’s sympathy. 

“It was an ugly, sad life I was living with this terrifying monster who was out to get me.  I felt helpless trapped.  He was supposed to have loved me, but he treated me like he hated me.  What had I done that caused all that viciousness and hatred towards me?  All night long, I laid awake and wondered, my God what will I do.”

Kelly Cyr courageously shares her testimony with her readers.  “Supreme Love” is the story of the author’s triumph over an abusive husband.  She skillfully bares her soul so that readers may have hope.  I admire Ms. Cyr for her bravery.  Her story is one of victory over inconceivable obstacles.  I highly recommend this book to everyone.  The crime of abuse must be brought to light so that all may understand.

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