monsters under the bed
by Madison C. & Kaysia S. of HIgh Tech High International '14
These three heart-wrenching books shed light on how hard it is for a child to survive abuse. They allow us to see what the children saw through their innocent eyes and feel what they felt. These painful, true stories are written courageously and can offer encouragement to those going through similar situations. Each one of these books take you on a journey and shows readers how difficult it can be to recover from sexual abuse. We were drawn to these books because they’re so far from our own experiences and offered us new insight into the struggles of others.
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The Little Prisoner
by Jane Elliott - 267 pages Jane Elliott, along with her entire family, fell victim to her abusive father. He beat Jane, her mother, and her brothers constantly. However, he took the abuse further than just physical with Jane. He sexually and emotionally abused her from childhood into adulthood. Jane shares the heart-wrenching stories about the rape, the abuse, and the torture that consisted of her childhood. Jane coped by resulting to self-harm and delusion in order to protect herself. She also kept to herself as she did not know who to express her fears to because anyone she told did not help her. I would recommend this book to someone who likes a story of perseverance and has a strong stomach. |
Damaged
by Cathy Glass - 339 pages Cathy Glass took on a child that appeared to be just problematic and misbehaved. Eight-year-old Jodie was most definitely a disturbed child, but it became obvious that the cause of her actions were far deeper than lack of guidance. As the story goes on, Jodie’s dark past unfolds. Jodie was abused by multiply people who were supposed to be her main protectors. Once she escaped that toxic environment physically she was still trapped in her mind and memories. She coped by lashing out and acting out whenever she pleased. Also she had split personality that she kept completely separate from her real self. I would recommend this book to those who want to read a sad book about a little girl who struggles to overcome her past and live in reality. |
Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You
by Sue Silverman - 288 pages This is the story of a girl named Sue who wanted to be Dina, Celeste, and Trixie--anyone but Sue. She was young and eager for her father’s love, and she thought that was what she was getting from him. As Sue got older, she began to accept her situation and the fact that she was her father's property. Sue coped by trying her best to be liked by others and to be just like others. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to read about a young girl overcoming her sad circumstances and learning the true meaning of love. |