About the Author

27 years after graduating from high school Mary Ann Broberg entered college and five years later graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Arts degree. A licensed social worker, Mary Ann spent most of her career helping children, most recently as an adoption specialist. In speaking before the Idaho State Legislature in 1996, Mary Ann was instrumental in the establishment of the Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse which offers valuable leads in locating missing persons and provides a link to all the other state clearinghouses and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Mary Ann is a strong and active advocate in the fight to stop crimes against children and speak frequently to a wide variety of groups and organizations on the topics of child sexual abuse, brainwashing and kidnapping. Born and raised in Southeastern Idaho, Mary Ann is the fourth of nine children. She and her husband Bob, lived in Pocatello Idaho until 2006 She has 3 daughters and 12 grandchildren.

How does a mother cope when her twelve-year-old is suddenly abducted? What goes through the mind of a child when she is far from home, helpless to determine her own destiny? How is a family affected when the oldest child is gone for weeks, months when they dont know whether she is dead or alive, when they have no idea where she is? Stolen Innocence follows the real-life trail of deception that plagued Jan Broberg from the age of twelve when she became the victim of a terrifying and bizarre four-year brainwashing ordeal. Jan's captor maintained such a convincing and threatening hold on her that even after she returned home from the initial kidnapping she continued to secretly meet him and was eventually taken from home a second time.

Stolen Innocence is a gripping story for anyone seeking assurance that the human mind and spirit can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. It tells the story of one familys survival over incredible afflictions. Join their triumphant journey; see how the same determination, unending hope, and unwavering faith in God that provided strength to win their battles can give you strength to win yours. Stolen Innocence: The Jan Broberg Story details not only the frightening acts of a dangerous pedophile, but also shows warning signals and teaches many of the tough lessons that parents, neighbors and society must learn in order to better protect our children.