Louise Armstrong | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 17, 1937 |
| Died | August 10, 2008 (aged 71) |
| Occupation | Author, activist |
| Spouse | Tom Hawley |
| Children | 2, including Noah Hawley |
Louise Armstrong (March 17, 1937 – August 10, 2008)[1] was a published author of numerous adult and children books. A staunch feminist and activist, Armstrong had spoken widely for two decades in the United States, Canada, and England, on the subjects of child abuse, incest, family violence, and sexual abuse. Her book, Kiss Daddy Goodnight, published by Pocket Books in 1978, is a groundbreaking work on incest.[1][2]
Armstrong was faculty of the Institute of Children's Literature and chaired a committee on family violence for the National Women's Health Network (1979–84).[2] Armstrong also wrote for magazines, including Woman's Day and Connecticut Magazine, On the Issues.[citation needed]
Her son is Emmy Award-winning television producer and filmmaker Noah Hawley.[1]