"A book that dignifies the human spirit. It should be read by everyone."    The New York Times Book Review "After Silence is not just a well-crafted exploration of an important issue in our society. It achieves the highest aspiration of literature. It is an engrossing story that shines a light on the deep truths and mysteries of the human spirit."    Book Magazine "One of the most important memoirs of the 1990s."     Amazon.com