well....I haven't read those "blurbs and excerpts"....let me do a little homework, regarding the context of your concerns....
It may take a little while. My sister-in-law has some of the books, I will look them over.
Whenever there is fear.....put the book down....it is not for you.....at least at this point in your life. There may come a time when you can read it again, and be fine!