Testimonials
"[This book] is phenomenally well done. I found myself saying, "Yes! Yes!" over and over. So many psychologists are quick to identify loads of problems, but leave it at that.” [This] “is so refreshing in that it doesn't leave you sitting in a heap of "discovery" over issues, but insightfully leads you through the process of HEALING. I hope this book becomes a classic."
--Nancy Schulze, International Speaker/Singer
[This book} “is life changing -- bringing relief for pain I have carried most of my life. Since childhood I have quietly mourned my father's life, which followed a very sad course and a tragic end. But I have always heard that 'every cloud has a silver lining,' and as I used this book to examine my orphaned father's childhood, I had an epiphany! I realized that my father's entrepreneurial spirit and extraordinary resourcefulness were born from his early need. Further, it was a cause for celebration because I have been told all of my life that one of my most helpful qualities at work and at home is my resourcefulness. So, that "silver lining" can be inherited. Thank God that this book's Plan for Transformation blessed me through a greater understanding of my family and myself. (P.S. Guess what my friends are getting for Christmas!)"
-- D. Boyd Balch, M.S.
Mill Valley, California
"Seldom have I read a book which is so full of insights about the
challenges each of us faces in life. Ms. Tauke beautifully blends empirical
and first-hand evidence to support her thesis that most serious personal
problems have multigeneralional histories. She also offers practical advice
on how to overcome such problems. The book is very user-friendly. It should
be read through, and then used as a reference."
-- Jim Burnley
Former U. S. Secretary of Transportation
"A must read! A truly insightful book on understanding human
nature and relationships. The author gives the reader a picture
window view into the lives and hearts of individuals harmed by generational
behavior. This is a must read for any counselor, therapist or individual
who wants to help others heal or close their own wounds. It is an
exhilarating and inspirational journey for the reader." -- Tara Tamargo,
Educator, Virginia
"What a book! Beverly Tauke even tells of her own crisis --
and wrote examples galore -- Churchill, Katherine Graham. I couldn't
put it down last night. It's well thought out. My neighbor
in this retirement community is fascinated."
-- Eleanor Clive, Widow
of USN Admiral,
Marin County, California
“This author wisely understands that a family is an interconnected system with each member playing some role, either contributing toward family healing or furthering the brokenness. Here is practical insight on how to be an agent of healing, first for one's self and then others who are a part of the family tree. This book explains how by God's grace one can stop the cycle of dysfunction and move toward the wholeness God intended. I found the book to be very helpful in counseling families that are in emotional and spiritual disarray."
—Dr. Erwin Lutzer, The Moody Church, Chicago
“For anyone who wants to work on their family issues, this is a
must-read book. Bev is a masterful communicator, poignantly weaving biblical
truth with behavioral truth in a spirit of mercy and grace. And the best
part is she lives what she teaches. This approach could save some people
years of therapy. “
—Dawn Zimmerman,
L.P.C., Director
The Counseling Center at McLean Bible Church, Virginia
“Beverly Tauke has penned a remarkably helpful book which has become a true lifesaver for many people. Beyond a helpful personal resource, I have used this book as a gift to those who now show evidence of healing, and who report that destructive family patterns have been shattered.”
—Joanne Kemp, Board
Member
Prison Fellowship International "…I recognized that Bev Tauke had uncovered breakthroughs for family traumas that plagued many of my friends. I quickly bought additional books to give to others who were caught in this cycle. The response has been quick and positive. This is more than a simple fix book. Bev's extensive studies and cases have uncovered secrets that cut through seemingly unsolvable family challenges. The book presents concepts that will not only help the immediate reader, but each subsequent family generation."
-- Charles W. Seale
Senior Vice President, World Savings
San Francisco, California
“The novelist William Faulkner once wrote: ’The past is not dead; it is not even past.’ With insight, clarity and sensitivity, Bev Tauke chronicles the truth of that statement. Using personal, contemporary, historic, and biblical examples, she shows how conscious and courageous decisions and actions can alter the predictable consequences born out of dysfunctional family life. On top of all that, Bev lays out specific action steps that can begin the healing and restorative process in lives laid waste through radioactive family relationships. I heartily commend this book to those who seek, by God’s grace and power, to break the pattern of reckless destructiveness and to replace it with a pattern of responsible wholeness.
--Mark Petersburg, Senior
Pastor
Knollwood Community Church
Burke, Virginia
[This book] “captures powerful vignettes from the crucible of family life and proposes creative redemptive responses that encourage us to reach higher and go deeper in our interpersonal and family relationships. My students in family counseling will enjoy this addition to their required texts on this important topic."
-- Dr. Dow Pursley, Director of Counseling Programs and Director of the Love Life Marriage & Family Center,
Baptist Bible Graduate School, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
“The richness of this book comes from Beverly Hubble Tauke’s
experiences with a diverse cross-section of people and cultures.
She has given countless hours and heartfelt compassion to the men and
women at Gospel Rescue Mission in Washington, DC. It is rare to
have a person of Bev's expertise and humility commit to serve week
after week in order to understand, confront, and heal those
who are deeply broken from family hurts. [This book] will be a valuable
resource to the men and women at GRM and those working to help
them in their recovery. The blending of story telling and practical
applications make this a user-friendly book for caregivers as well as
those in search of personal growth.”
--Judy Ashburn, M. Ed.,
LPC, CAC,
Director of Women's Ministry
Gospel Rescue Ministries, Washington, DC
“I was deeply moved by Bev Tauke’s [book]. Her real life stories excel many of TV’s reality programs. She has a unique way of penetrating the hearts and lives of people. When I was ordained, I was offered a piece of advice by a wise old clergyman: “Comfort the disturbed, and disturb those who are comfortable.” I believe that this book can bring comfort to those who many feel haunted or disturbed by their past, or filled with guilt. And it will disturb those who are “comfortable” in their negativity towards life and people., While our tomorrows will undoubtedly be different, they ought to always be better because of the lessons learned. This book, if read with openness, trust, and faith, is a near guarantee that their life will be better. In many ways, this book parallels the teachings of Jesus that we are good people born of a loving father. Within these pages are reflections and real life stories that will give those who find it difficult to move forward the power to change.”
--Rev. Richard B. Martin
Church of the Nativity
Burke, Virginia
[This book] “ offers real-life stories of perseverance through pain and redemption in a powerful and insightful way. They will evoke tears of joy. Here at Gospel Rescue Ministries, concepts of freedom and deliverance set forth in this book help men and women break the bondage of dysfunctional family habits and pain. Bev Tauke does a masterful job of capturing the heart and soul of one of the most important aspects of the recovery process -- restoration of family relationships. This book is a "must" read for all who want to maintain or re-establish healthy family relationships."
-- John Jackson, President
Gospel Rescue Ministries, Washington, D.C.
“Beverly Hubble Tauke is a gifted and skilled therapist who brings to her work a passion for helping people understand themselves in the context of their families. Sins of the Family is filled with the wisdom and insight Bev has gleaned from her life and her work with people who are hurting.”
--Christine S. Conway,
Ph.D.
Jeffrey S. Berryhill, Ph.D.
Co-founders, Cornerstone Family Counseling
[This book] “ is a delightful, easy to read book that highlights many of the problems facing families in today’s society. Beverly identifies key issues and major problems that cause friction in families. She analyzes the causes of crippling family habits and proposes models for improvement. She uses insights from her biblical Christian background as well as her significant experiences as an accomplished counselor. The book is very supportive and encouraging to members of dysfunctional families. It will also furnish counselors, psychologists, and others dealing with family issues ways to identify harmful behavior patterns and possible remedies for these situations.”
--Bernadine Curoe, S.V.M.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa
"Through a down-to-earth approach,” [this book] “allows the reader to understand profound therapeutic concepts and practical steps toward resolving universal family problems without burdening the reader with jargon. The moving client stories offer resolutions to everyday painful family problems that are full of realistic hope."
-- James L. Alexander, LCSW, Fairfax, Virginia
