Cry Silent Tears continues
I have been working hard on my second book after speaking to my publishers about Cry Silent Tears I wanted to give something back to my readers to thank you for your continuing support. How would you like to name my second book? Cry Silent Tears continues through the pages of my second book due for release in March 2009.
To thank you for this continued support I have decided that you, the readers, should suggest the title of my next book.
Cry Silent Tears continues in the second book taking you further through my life from where I left off in Cry Silent Tears taking you through my rather coloured teenage years right up until the time I met my gorgeous wife (who knows maybe even a little further!)
Just to give you a few details of how Cry Silent Tears continues to help you with your ideas I will let you know a little of what is coming in the second book; a sneaky peek if you like but don’t tell anyone!
- When I ran away to London, as many runaways do, I ended up in Charing Cross
- Life was very unsettled and I spent time travelling in England and Europe
I don’t want to tell you anymore than that but I am sure you will find the continuation of Cry Silent Tears very gripping. Reading all the guestbook entries about Cry Silent Tears I hope the second book proves to be as emotive and compelling as the first.
Suggestions that have been made so far are:-
- Crying Streets of London
- The Lost Boy
- The Search for Love
To let me know your suggestions for the second book simply leave a comment on this post who knows your idea could become the title of the next Joe Peters best seller.
No royalties will be paid however so don’t be sending me invoices! :o)
Love Joe x
August 29th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
When the tears dry
August 29th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Dear Joe,
I have been reading your book, and there are not words, just if it would help, we share your pain and those terrible days. I’ve become aware just lately (now that I’m 36 years old) that I was sexually abused from my dad for almost all my childhood, and carrying on with life seems to be so hard sometimes,but seeing you: one more survivor, your situation was much worst than mine, and I totally admire you, what a brave boy, and what a great man. Share the happiness and the proud of all of those like me read and find hope through your heart. Sending you a lot of love!!! Claudia
August 30th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Joe,
I am only 16 myself, and have never in my life been abused or witnessed it as far as I know. Its so strange for me to read these books and believe they are real, but I know they are. It makes me sick to think a parent could do so a thing. I am so glad that you were able to write a book about how bad it was I think it could help a lot of people to know they were not the oly ones. I read many true stories but yours has got to be the best.
xox lucy xox
August 30th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Finding the real me.
August 30th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
What about ‘Rivers Deep Mountain High’ … The rivers deep are the silent tears you cried and the depths you were thrust into and the mountain high is how you overcame such adversity with the love and support of your family.
Emmanuel x
August 30th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Rivers Deep Mountain High
It contextualises your journey.
Emmanuel
xx
August 30th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Dear Joe,
I have just finished reading your book and my heart goes out to you. I was abused by my dad when i was a child but it is nothing compared to what you went through. I am glad to hear that you are now happy with your family. Take care, Sam xx
August 31st, 2008 at 9:47 am
Hi Joe…..
I REALLY cannot wait till number two!!! I have so many questions, I hope you’ll cover, I wonder if you ever decided to contact Melissa?? Did you ever see Thomas or Ellie again?? And what ever happened to Wally, I really thought he would of rescued you at some point! And what about Larry and Barry?? I hope they got there just deserts! The “uncle” Douglas, well I hope someone finally sorted him out!! The other kids that were at that house, did you ever get to speak to them, I wonder if they have read your book!! Did you see Pete again?? Sorry to ask so much, I know you must REALLY mis-trust the people who are meant to be caring for you…the police, social service….I just wonder where they all went, and i hope that the abuse isn’t still on going!!
As for book nunber two… “my little Joe” in memory of the name your father called you!!
Take Care Joe..
Lia xx
August 31st, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Hi Joe,
I’ve jst finished reading ” Cry Silent Tears ” I Take My Hat off To You For Beliving theres a better future out there for you and doing the things you’ve done to try & your mums affection & knowing that you forget your past you would need to start fresh some where else. I’m 14 & i’m in Care Too & I feel like i’ve been betrayed by many of my family members but i’ve decided to all that behind .. some times i strugle but thats a different story.
August 31st, 2008 at 6:12 pm
for your second book.. someone has already suggested it and i think its a brilliant name.. ‘when the tears dry’ because it shows youve coped with everything that has happened to you and youve learned to move on. i was very touched by your book and you are an insiration to all, abused or not abused. i think your an amazing person and i shall always remember the story youve told.
take care.
bethannie xxx
August 31st, 2008 at 6:53 pm
iv just finished reading your book. you may have been a weak small boy but you must have had a mind so strong to have gone through all that evil and come out of it the way you have. im a mother to a two year old boy and when i look at him my heart brakes to think that kids his age are being abused by the people who should be protecting them. i wish you all the love in the world for the future and look forward to your next book xx emma xx
August 31st, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Joe ive read so many books all of them childrens storys being abused and ill treated. But in most of them they all ways had someone in thier lifes that came to their resuce or always someone that seemed to save them. I was waiting for your gardingangle to come to your resuce but he was watching over
you instead.
August 31st, 2008 at 7:29 pm
KEEP STRONG.
September 1st, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Hello Joe
I am please to hear that you are doing well and i think it was very behave of you to tell your story for you 2nd book tile how about silent survivor.Your book was the first book i ever read i found it hard to read and i was happy that your found love and happiness you derseve it so much take care Becky
September 1st, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Hey Joe,
I just finished reading you book last night, and I simply cannot believe that one little boy can suffer through all of that.
I have never been abused in any way, and I should consider myself lucky.
I really admire the way that you finally found the courage to speak out, and that you decided to tell your story to the world.
My suggestion for the sequel is:
‘Ripples in the Pond’
I think it signifies the way your childhood and how you were treated affected the rest of your life.
Just like throwing a stone into a pond, it causes ripples and a knock on effect.
I think it would really suit the book, and I would be honored if you used it.
Thanks for being bothered to read this, and take notice (:
Bethany, 14.
xx
September 2nd, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Sugestions:
Beyond the darkness, shows the light
or
After the storm always comes the sun
or
Diaries of a self path
or
(In a )Journey to myself
Hi Joe. I’ve read your book this summer hollydays, not a very light reading is it? But anyway, I’ve just loved because we use to label those childrens who behave like you did to outside world, but we never (almost never) manage to really get them, do we? I loved for once to get inside their head (your head) and see that what we see isn’t almost never what it seems to be. I believe that the world must be seen beyond its appearance, to be safe! So congratulations to have been survived to help show real world!
Best wishes
Ana Neves, Portugal
September 2nd, 2008 at 9:37 pm
hi joe. what an amazing person you are. could not put your book down had it read within 2 days. I have read many books on child abuse and children being ill treated, but your book joe really touched my heart. Like Lisa (August 31st) I too can not wait for book number two.I do hope you have covered all the questions Lisa and myself are thinking. once again Joe congratulations on getting to where you are today one amazing man.
all the very best
julie x
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:20 pm
i would like to suggest title as FROM TEARS TO HAPPINESS.XXXXXXXX well done joe.xxxxxxx donna
September 5th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
To Tears of Joy
September 6th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
i have nearlly come to the end of ur book an tryin not to finish it to quick i dont want it to end i think you are amazing a solider and a god ur book is great an keep strong loads of love nicola xx
September 10th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
hi joe,
i finished reading your book early hours this morning and i cant get in out of my head, i myself had an abusive childhood and turned my back on all my family and walked away to make my life better, now having 3 boys of my own i would never let any one hurt them ever. i admire your courage and fight to move on with your life, as you know its not easy and 1 little thing, smell, sound can bring it all back in a flash and anyone who hasnt had that sort of upbringing wouldnt understand. your amazing and i cant wait to see how your life has panned out in your next book,
cherry x x
September 16th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Hi Joe Peters,
Your book was difficult to read. Like Cherry (above)said - how could anyone who hasn’t been through the same sort of tragidy understand…. and it is hard.
Im a qualified social worker and a trainee teacher. I’ve always believed in making a difference to the lifes of children in todays society… but you have inspired me to look within. Things may not always be as they seem.
In regards to the title of your second book, a couple of ideas “Distance in between” or “Will the tide change?”
You are truly a remarkable individual.
Kind regards
Prabdeep
September 17th, 2008 at 9:24 am
hi joe, i am a mother of two great boys age 4 and 11, i to cryed silent tears whilst reading your book, you are an amazing man, to have lived through such abuse, you are so brave, i wish you all the love luck and happiness you deserve, i have an idea for your 2nd book title
“moments from my soulmate”
September 18th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
hi joe,i have just finished reading your book what an amazing person you are,i think you should name your second book,my michelle my soul mate,
September 19th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
hi joe, i finished reading your book this morning. you are an amazing man, to survive so much abuse and still come out strong at the end of it. i have two boys and could never hope enough that they stay safe at all times, well done im so proud that you get kept going and didnt give up. im looking forward to you second book. i myself have so mant questions too that hopefully the next book will answer. good luck with the rest of your future
i too like the title “when the tears dry”
samantha xx
September 22nd, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Hi joe, can i just say what an amazing story im sure everyone will agree this is one of the best books read to see someone go through so much and never give up, you should be very proud of yourself. I think i have a bad day and then i remember what other people are going through and think is it really that bad? the things you have been through i was oblivious to it happening and hopefully it will open peoples eyes wider to see that it is actually happening in this sometimes cruel world. I can absolutely not wait for your second book, i have been telling my friends to buy your first. suggestion to your next book title ” above and beyond silent tears” or “no longer crying silent tears”. Good luck hope things stay positive and writing the books helps you in life
leanne xx
October 6th, 2008 at 11:38 am
I too have finished the book, that my friend lent me and couldn’t finish. I have read some difficult stories, but yours was by far the hardest to read. I wanted you to find my house and i would of kept you safe, i wish you lots of love and happiness to you and your family.
I would love to help children in these situations in anyway and any ideas would be apprecitated, no matter how small, we need to protect them and keep them safe.
November 6th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
I read Cry Silent Tears and am amazed that human beings can do that sort of thing to children, mt heart truly goes out to you, how could you have gone through all that I will never understand.
I was bought up in a happy home with very loving parents and I have 2 teenage daugthers who I love more then the world and would do anything for them, I would give my right arm for my girls.
I really felt/feel for you, mt heart truly does go out to you.
The book made me cry as I could not believe there are people like that in this world. My daughter is now reading your book now.
I am really looking forward to your second book.
I wish you love & happiness with your family as you really do deserve it Joe.
I think you should call your book the lost boy as that is exactly what you were..
x
December 20th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Hi Joe,
I started and finished your book last night. It’s an incredibly hard read and I will admit to skipping a few pages around the area of the weekends with Uncle Douglas. However, I thank you for having the courage to write it. The reason I read books such as yours is because my husband came from an abusive upbringing and as a result he brings with him many hang-ups.
Books such as yours help me realise what it was like for him and helps me be understanding.
Regards,
N.
March 8th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Hi Joe
I have finished reading your book cry silent tears and it moved me to tears i cant wait for the 2nd book you are so brave to have overcome this i wish you all the luck in the world.
March 17th, 2009 at 5:53 am
Hey Joe,
I just finished reading your book and I’ve got to say that it is absolutely not an easy read. Shocked when I came to the last part of the book where you reveal that it was you who went through all of that.
You’re really brave to overcome such situation. =]
I cant wait for book 2.
Warm regards,
Sue xx