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Telling: A Memoir of Rape and Recovery 8 reviews Patricia Weaver Francisco
Harper Paperbacks, 2000
Compelling and Well-Written, Struck Me Right To The Core
+ An Unforgettable story + A masterpiece - a precious gift! + Inspiring and truthful + A work that touches the heart of many.
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Kathy's Story: The True Story of a Childhood Hell Inside Ireland's Magdalen Laundries 2 reviews Kathy O'Beirne
Greystone Books, 2006
Shocking
+ Excellent read!!
This is a shocking story of how parents could discard their children in Ireland. I'm happy I live in America.
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Stolen Innocence: Triumphing Over a Childhood Broken by Abuse: A Memoir 8 reviews Erin Merryn
HCI, 2005
Stolen Innocence: A Must Read
+ An Amazing Memoir + Tells The Story Of Many + A CHANGED LIFE!!
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A Brother's Journey: Surviving a Childhood of Abuse 45 reviews Richard B. Pelzer
Wellness Central, 2006
book review
+ Great Service! + good book! + A Brother's Journey + A brothers Journey
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The Glass Castle: A Memoir 1042 reviews Jeannette Walls
Scribner, 2006
A must read book
+ Hooked from the first page + Beautifully Written Book about a Very Unpleasant Childhood
From the first page to the last Ms. Walls story captivated me ... not only with her style of sharing her life but because I completely could relate to how she lived as a child. I myself lived a similar childhood and to read another's story touched my soul ...
Even if you lived a "normal" ...
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The Baby & The Beast Brad Martin
Brad Martin, 2007
8 years of being molested by my brother and what that has done to me emotionally, physically, and psychologically. The scars that have been left and the obstacles I have overcome are all here, as well as how to identify any problems and how to deal with them.
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If I Am Missing or Dead: A Sister's Story of Love, Murder, and Liberation 103 reviews Janine Latus
Simon & Schuster, 2007
A Required Read
+ Great book! + I couldn't put this book down
I think perhaps those leaving negative reviews have a different take on the title than I do by expecting it to be entierely about the author's sister who was strangled to death. Examine the title again...If I Am Missing or Dead: A Sister's Story of Love, Murder, and Liberation. Janine beautifully ...
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Come Back: A Mother and Daughter's Journey Through Hell and Back 72 reviews Claire Fontaine, Mia Fontaine
Harper Perennial, 2007
Eye Opening
+ Loved this book + Shocking and Beautiful + A rude yet inspiring awakening of a mother and daughter's reality
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In the Shadow of the Cross: The True Account of My Childhood Sexual and Ritual Abuse at the Hands of a Roman ... 4 reviews Jr., Charles L Bailey
iUniverse, Inc., 2007
an expose of human and spiritual resiliency
+ The Silent Scream + A Must Read + hope and courage for clergy abuse survivors
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The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family 445 reviews Dave Pelzer
HCI, 1997
The Lost Boy
+ Thank You! + Inspiring + good book! + Great Book
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A Private Family Matter: A Memoir 8 reviews Victor Rivas Rivers
Atria, 2006
A Story of Trajedy and Triumph
+ From War Zone to Advocate + A haunting story of a true survivor + A real man + A Monster And His Handsome, Talented, Nurturing Son
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A Teenager's Journey: Overcoming a Childhood of Abuse 4 reviews Richard B. Pelzer
Wellness Central, 2007
book review
+ good book!
Excellent book a great persprective from the brothers point of view & what happens when child abouse isn't stoppecd
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Ellie: A Story of Profound Loss and Abuse 9 reviews Deborah Rose
PublishAmerica, 2005
Ellie; An Inspiration to All Survivors of Child Abuse
+ Great Book! + A must-read for both Survivors and Supporters!
In reading the story of Ellie many emotions were stirred within me. I too grew up in an abusive home however I never endured the horrors that she did. I am amazed at the strength this young girl showed throughout years of constant abuse, neglect and upheaval. Not to mention the loss of both parents ...
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The Lost Years: Surviving a Mother and Daughter's Worst Nightmare 75 reviews Kristina Wandzilak, Constance Curry
Jeffers Press, 2006
A Million TRUTHFUL Pieces
+ overall good book + Reading this story healed me + This is a must-read to wade through the stories of denial + An emotional MUST-READ!
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A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive 1904 reviews Dave Pelzer
HCI, 1995
awsome, sad. glad he escape
+ Sentimental, but no analysis + The Child Called It + WOW! What a Read + You will never forget this story
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The Cracked Pot: Finding Grace in the Cracks of Childhood Abuse 3 reviews Jim Cyr
Aventine Press, 2007
A shining testimonial to grace
+ A Wonderful Story + An incredible story
Few people have gone through what Jim Cyr did as a child. The fact that he survived, and has created a successful life for himself, is a testimoy to grace. This book is shocking in mnay ways, but Jim is as graphic about the way to his healing as he is about the horrors he experienced. The stories ...
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Daddy's Apprentice: Incest, Corruption, and Betrayal-A Survivor's Story 7 reviews Sandy Wilson, S. L. Bolton
Writer's Showcase Press, 2000
eye opening account of what many children endure behind closed door
+ Great story! + amazing courageous woman
I had to read this book for a class in college.
Not only did the author make you feel like you were actually there, but I honestly could not put it down. (And I am sorry to say, I hate reading what my teachers assign me) It was an eye opening account of what many children endure behind closed ...
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Save Me from Myself: How I Found God, Quit Korn, Kicked Drugs, and Lived to Tell My Story 89 reviews Brian "Head" Welch
HarperOne, 2007
WE HAVE GOD ITS JESUS
+ Don't Buy Into The Negativity + Amazing story of the lost finding salvation + A Real Inspiration
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A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness 216 reviews Dave Pelzer
Plume, 2000
Amazing
+ Excellent + good book! + A Nice Wrap Up + Excellent
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Broken 40 reviews William Cope Moyers
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
POWERFUL AND INSPIRING !!!
+ Uplifting + honest and moving + Very Helpful Book!
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