"In these pages, David Samarzia has shared a deeply personal story that was challenging to write... Here is a reminder of the depths, the depravity, and the wounding power of sin... Sin so easily entangles (Hebrews 12:1). Does it ever! It is my prayer that these pages will help all of us to serve the David Samarzias of this world in a more Christ-like manner.” 

Reverend John Lehenbauer, pastor, 

The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod  

“This book clearly shows the painful legal process and how it can create a secondary victimization. I’m sure it will be very helpful to readers, victims, their families, lawyers, the media, clergy, and therapists.”

 Dr. Mic Hunter, specialist in male sexual abuse and author of 

Abused Boys: The Neglected Victims of Sexual Abuse and

 Honor Betrayed: Sexual Abuse in America’s Militia  

 “Blindsided is more than a courageous, deeply moving account of surviving childhood sexual assault. That was just the beginning of the journey for Samarzia, who then sets out to stop a serial predator, spare other children, and hold institutions accountable. His inspiring quest for justice turns into a years-long, legal ordeal from hell, illuminating the cruelty of a system that retraumatizes victims and shields perpetrators. It is our good fortune that Samarzia has emerged to tell the tale in this important, timely, and urgently needed book.” 

Stephen Mills, author of Chosen: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood

 “David, I am thrilled to hear that you are finding some time to write the book that should be written by you. The pain you have suffered and the trials that you have endured give you knowledge. This knowledge can be useful and advise future generations. You have already made a difference with your advocacy in bringing the truth out regarding child molestation.” 

 Becky Lourey, MN State Senator, retired