Tardif was then contacted by Linda Kirkpatrick, a board member for ACE and the Executive Director of Community Welcome House, a shelter in Newnan, Georgia, for women and children who are victims of violence. Kirkpatrick read Whale Song and emailed Tardif, saying, "I love the book. I have been reading it in between the business of the Christmas Season which is always tragic for women and children who are victims of domestic violence."
Kirkpatrick went on to say, "It [Whale Song] is going to be included in our mandatory reading for our residents of Community Welcome House. It will be a wonderful addition to our library. I can't thank you enough."
In mid-January, Cheryl Kaye Tardif announced that she had written a discussion guide for Whale Song. This guide is perfect for book clubs, schools and individuals, and ensures that the reader gets full value out of the novel. Besides abuse, Whale Song covers topics like racism, bullying at school, assisted death, loss of a parent, overcoming challenges and surviving tragedy.
"Whale Song is a novel of survival and hope," Tardif says. "And it will change the way you view life...and death."
A portion of the author's royalties will go to three non-profit organizations to help combat poverty, homelessness and addictions.
For information on Cheryl Kaye Tardif, please visit her website:
http://www.cherylktardif.com
For more information on Community Welcome House, please visit their website at:
http://www.communitywelcomehouse.org
To order Whale Song, please visit your favorite bookstore. If it is not in stock, they can order it in for you. Or you can order online through Barnes & Noble, Chapters.ca or Amazon.
Quick link to Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/
