losh's review against another edition
5.0
I felt a heaviness in my heart as I realized the book was coming to an end. Silverman writes so beautifully, her descriptions so vivid. I feel like I journeyed with her, through the depths of her mind, in this book. Of course, I will never fully understand or be able to comprehend the pain and suffering she went through. This was a harrowing, painful account of a stolen childhood that Silverman continued to grief well into adulthood. All I want to say is thank you, Sue, for bearing your heart and soul, for sharing your story, with us. I will continue to hold this book close to my heart for years to come, and to me, that is what good books do: they stay with you, forever.
Warning though, this can be incredibly triggering to people who have or are suffering from child sexual abuse, self harm, sexual addiction and eating disorders. Descriptions are graphic and heavy, so do not read unless you are in a stable headspace.
Warning though, this can be incredibly triggering to people who have or are suffering from child sexual abuse, self harm, sexual addiction and eating disorders. Descriptions are graphic and heavy, so do not read unless you are in a stable headspace.
amydrichard's review against another edition
So disturbing....but I can't put it down.
alytodd's review
3.0
it's hard to say i "liked" or "enjoyed" a book like this - it's neither an enjoyable read nor something i would want to read again. It is, however, and important read for those of us who work i the field of child welfare or those of us who are trying to better understand it. it's not an easy book to get through, but it does give you faith in the resiliency of children as well as adults.
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