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Gloria Steinem recommended Trauma and Recovery in Books (curated)
Gloria Steinem recommended Trauma and Recovery in Books (curated)
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Reason to Breathe in Books
Jan 11, 2021
I've had this on my Kindle for years--6 or 7--so I thought it was about time I read it and all of the others from my earliest bought to my newest.
I liked this for the fact that the abuse wasn't sexual like a lot of books are nowadays. It was hard to read at times the physical abuse Emma went through and I liked Evan and how persistent he was with getting to know her.
I didn't give it more stars because they could have avoided a lot of the pain and heartache if they'd only told the truth. About everything. And to anyone who'd listen.
I'm not sure I'll be finishing the series.
I liked this for the fact that the abuse wasn't sexual like a lot of books are nowadays. It was hard to read at times the physical abuse Emma went through and I liked Evan and how persistent he was with getting to know her.
I didn't give it more stars because they could have avoided a lot of the pain and heartache if they'd only told the truth. About everything. And to anyone who'd listen.
I'm not sure I'll be finishing the series.
Meg Baird recommended Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) in Movies (curated)
Sassy Brit (97 KP) rated In Her Footsteps in Books
Jun 5, 2019
In this exciting domestic thriller by Ruth Harrow, Harriet tells the story of her abuse and her efforts to go into hiding from her husband Dan.
Having fled from London, she sets up shop in Coventry, rebuilding her life, working and cautiously making new friends again. From the outside all looks well. However, the reader is led into a false sense of security and slowly we watch Harriet’s paranoia get the better of her, and cannot help but wonder if she is just worried because her past, or if there is something deeper going on.
In Her Footsteps was an entertaining debut book, broaching difficult topics surrounding physical abuse and the emotional distress it causes. I’ll be looking out for more from this author in the future.
Having fled from London, she sets up shop in Coventry, rebuilding her life, working and cautiously making new friends again. From the outside all looks well. However, the reader is led into a false sense of security and slowly we watch Harriet’s paranoia get the better of her, and cannot help but wonder if she is just worried because her past, or if there is something deeper going on.
In Her Footsteps was an entertaining debut book, broaching difficult topics surrounding physical abuse and the emotional distress it causes. I’ll be looking out for more from this author in the future.
Charlotte (184 KP) rated Burn Baby Burn (Fairytales of the Myth #1) in Books
Mar 20, 2021
Possible triggers with child abuse being alluded to (no graphic descriptions but you are aware that it happens)
This is a dark, very different retelling of the classic Cinderella.
You won't find a nice Fairy Godmother or glass slippers here......death, slavery, abuse, yeah, that's here and you know what? I like it. I like the darkness, the fight that Ella has within her, the fire that she shows. I do feel sorry for her though, from the beginning the odds of a happy, fortunate life were stacked against her and people seemed to just take advantage......big mistake!
Definitely not a sweet fairytale for children. This is for adults with a glass of something strong in hand and a free evening.
This is a dark, very different retelling of the classic Cinderella.
You won't find a nice Fairy Godmother or glass slippers here......death, slavery, abuse, yeah, that's here and you know what? I like it. I like the darkness, the fight that Ella has within her, the fire that she shows. I do feel sorry for her though, from the beginning the odds of a happy, fortunate life were stacked against her and people seemed to just take advantage......big mistake!
Definitely not a sweet fairytale for children. This is for adults with a glass of something strong in hand and a free evening.
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Slow Surrender (Struck by Lightning, #1) in Books
Dec 31, 2019
This was much better than "50 Shades of Creepy-Ass Sexual Abuse."
The main character was actually someone who had had a life before the book started!
There were no inner goddesses krumping about in someone's noggin.
The only problem I had with it was given the title of the series, the ending was pretty obvious.
The main character was actually someone who had had a life before the book started!
There were no inner goddesses krumping about in someone's noggin.
The only problem I had with it was given the title of the series, the ending was pretty obvious.
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine in Books
Nov 14, 2019
She isn't fine really
I didn't't know what to expect with this book, I just got it because everyone loved it. I expected a cute love story but it wasn't. Its about a girl with attachment issues due yo abuse and neglect. Its a while since I read it but i just remember it was very good.
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Hers to Protect in Books
Jun 9, 2018
I really liked the characters but I think a few could have been more developed. There was a definate flow to the story and a build to a climax. Some points it seemed too much like an action film but it is fiction. Overall it was an enjoyable face paced read. There may be some triggers when it comes to domestic abuse though.
