- All
- New
- Pre-owned
5stars
14ratings4stars
1rating3stars
0rating2stars
0rating1star
0rating
12 reviews
Absolutely riveting & horrific.
Brings the domestic violence issue starkly into focus.
I would never have believed how awful these situations can become. Though I understand that this particular story is extreme in its intensity and violence, it in no way takes away the horror and disgust you feel toward an individual who behaves like this toward the mother of his children,
It also opens up the readers eyes to the authorities response to the poor victims who have been manipulated into a dire position of vulnerability by calculating partners.
Despite the unfolding and unremitting horror of this book it is very difficult to put it down. You are compelled to keep turning the pages, perhaps in the hope of a turn in fortune for the victim, escape or rescue maybe, but putting the book down is not an option.
I finished the book and was left shocked and profoundly upset that abusers walk amongst us in society who perpetrate this behaviour against their partner which can be dismissed with a shrug of the shoulders as “ their own fault” or “ why don’t they leave then ?” And this book explains how we should never ignore these poor people and leave them to their terrible fate.
I would urge everyone to read this book to help society get a better understanding of victims of domestic violence and the dynamics of the manipulation and domination that go with it.
Mandy, the author of this book, has become an advocate and campaigner for the rights of domestic abuse victims and bringing the subject into the public eye through tireless work. This is an ending which not “happy” in the conventional sense gives you some hope for the future of the author and her family.
This book will leave you drained when you put it down but it will make a difference in the way you think of this subject. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: monster_bookshop
I can’t put this book down it’s heartbreaking my heart goes out to Mandy and her children.😭
One of the best books iv read but the saddest too .😭
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: better_world_bo...
Moving
Such a moving book! Had me in tears, smiling. Couldn't put it down. Would recommend this book to anyone who likes reading. Mandy Thomas is such an inspiration
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: awesomebooksuk
Shocking but brilliant
One of the most eye opening books I have ever read.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: theentertainmen...
Good book
Was a good read
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: awesomebooksuk
Brilliant
Brilliant book but very sad made me cry x
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: theentertainmen...
Heart breaking
Great book very sad . However she came through !
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: worldofbooks08
Brilliant read
I thoroughly enjoyed the book worth reading
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: worldofbooks08
Great read
Fantastic
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: theentertainmen...
A compelling read
Read this book in 2 days. It is so well written that I could not put it down, Sooooooo informative and so heartrending
my heart goes out to the author.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: worldofbooks08