About The Book
The Unconscious ESCAPE
The Unconscious ESCAPE is a coming-of-age story of seven-year-old Benny as she grows into a brave young girl despite her persistent and mysterious fainting spells. The book deals with delicate issues like anxiety, depression, and self-image and allows readers to find their unique healing methods through escapism and imagination.
Join Benny on her journey of grief, loss, retribution, and self-healing through her tumulous school years and into high school. Learn what it means to find friendship in the most unlikely places and dare to challenge a foe ten times bigger than you.
Testimonials
“I bought The Unconscious ESCAPE as a Christmas gift for my niece. She was having trouble adjusting to her new school and was always anxious about her studies and social life. Of course, the book didn’t magically cure her, but it allowed her to identify with Benny and mimic her character’s strength in real life. Thank you, Brenda, for this beautiful story.”
Mark JamesArt Dealer 
“Brenda Ruppert Bunkers has created a character who is both brave and relatable in her struggles. Benny is every girl who finds it hard to fit in with her peers because of a unique tic or two. I couldn’t help but spy a glimpse of my childhood in her and cry for her troubles. Bravo, Bunkers! You’ve done it!”
Mary McCurdyGraduate Student
“The Unconscious ESCAPE is everything a youngster needs to cope with their self-image issues. Brenda Ruppert Bunkers weaves a sympathetic narrative for her protagonist, Benny, without making her a damsel in distress. At the end of the journey, Benny grows into a confident and daring individual, ready to take on a hostile opponent using just her smarts. She is dazzling in her courage!”
Jessica MillerEvent Manager