About The Author Celeinne Ysunza

From SHATTERED INNOCENCE to RADIANT HEALING is an astounding, heart-wrenching and, particularly, an inspirational journey through the dark tunnel of darkness into the light of compassionate forgiveness.

This memoir serves as a gentle reminder to pause and look within our heart for the opportunity to rediscover that priceless gem of forgiveness ~ especially for our parents who, as likely damaged children, did the best they could.

If, in the process tears should accompany you on your personal journey, embrace them as your own soul-medicine ~ knowing you, your parents and all of mankind are spiritual warriors on the path of liberation.

In my opinion, it is an ‘old soul’ that agrees to take on these deeply personal challenging lessons of the spirit that allows each of us to alchemize them into gifts of loving compassion and forgiveness.

In my heart I believe I can speak on behalf of Celeinne’s many grateful friends and clients over the years, that it is her genuine integrity and humble heart that she shares openly of the potential we all have within for helping others heal who are struggling to hold on to hope.

We all are the “Lotus Heart Unfolding”.

The author has written an autobiographical account of her childhood, filled with heartache, abuse, and rejection. Magically, when she was 16, she was taken in by a wonderful foster family that nurtured her love of learning.

Ms ysunza’s life changed dramatically when in her early 20’s she received an offer from a noted california therapist to participate in a non-traditional type of therapy that had shown extraordinary results. This therapist guided the author to a level of forgiveness and compassion that finally allowed her to find peace.

Ms. Ysunza is an inspiration to her friends who were not privy to the horrors of her childhood. We only saw a woman of poise, intelligence and beauty, always ready to comfort others.

This is a wonderful book that pays tribute to the power of the human spirit.

Within the pages of this heartfelt memoir, truths are revealed that we are pained to confront about the failings of the foster care system and the human cost of those failures.

The author is brutally candid about her early childhood experiences in that system and the challenges she faced to survive and understand her circumstances.

Through the author’s poignant words, we bear witness to her arduous transformation from victimhood to enlightenment. Her fluid, candid account guides us through the brutality of events she endured in her youth and then invites us to appreciate her ultimate arrival at a place of quiet peace.

This beautifully written chronicle of her life journey culminates in a profound understanding of love and the power of forgiveness.
A must read for seekers.

It is no surprise to me that coming across the book “From Shattered Innocence to Radiant Healing” came to me at a time that I needed to be reminded of the simple theme of the book:  Forgiveness & compassion heals ME not them. 

It seems strange to say that reading about the harrowing childhood this woman survived was a beautiful story.  The way she described her feelings and situations were not rage-filled anger, but calm observations of the past.

Clearly, the writer is a warm, spiritual woman whose inner light is one that is attractive and contagious.  I want to be around her.  I want to have her strength.

What I learned from Celeinne is that it takes work to release the weight of the heavy burdens of our past.  But, well worth it.  Thank you for a wonderful lesson.

More than a book, this is an amazing life story, Celeinne.  This is truly a book about “transformation”; written with courage and an inner strength that leads to an ultimate peace in one’s life.

Knowing you, Celeinne, since 6^th grade, I enjoyed reliving some of your memories.  But there was clearly so much that I did not know that you were going through.  Looking back on our lives, I am saddened that my parents and I didn’t know all that was happening in your life so that we could have “helped” you through some of your “Shattered Innocence.”

Reading about those times brought tears to my eyes.  However, there was joy in reliving our roller-skating days.  Do you remember that I lived with you at Peter and Jane’s home for the last couple months of our high school years?

In the end, the tears, remembrances, joys and connections have all turned into an aging peace and contentment in both our lives.

Please know that I am so pleased to be called your “friend” for over 70 years.  A favorite quote of mine is Michael J. Fox’s “The opposite of fear is faith”.  Somewhere, in all that you went through as a child, you had an inner faith and peace that led you to who you are today.

Congratulations on your book.  Always remember that we are “sisterly” and “aging” love forever.

Dearest Celeinne,

Your book From SHATTERED INNOCENCE to RADIANT HEALING is moving me. Imagining the horror of your neglect makes me cry, and that is always a transformative emotion.

Thank you for sharing your story with the world.  The knowledge you have gathered and shared makes us all better humans.

Love, kindness and generosity of spirit help us understand; and perhaps be willing to reach out and help others.

Your benefactors must indeed have been unique among the many.

Thank you.

This moving memoir is an astonishing account of the author’s devastating and traumatic childhood and her journey to healing, forgiveness and gratitude, transforming pain into love, beauty and a higher consciousness, leading to a life of service and radiating compassion.

Clearly written and lovingly delivered, I highly recommend this beautiful book which deepened my understanding with a healing message of the power of forgiveness so important to us all.

Oh, Celeinne, how I loved your book. You are a master writer. I enjoyed your memoir, yet struggled with all you have endured in your life. I had no idea. You are a jewel from the lotus to all of us. Great writing. You are an amazing woman I am proud to know.

Thank you for sharing your journey with the world. You have overcome more than anyone should ever have to in their life with grace and elegance.

Sending love and great respect for you.