Stolen Beauty
by Amy Madden
Amy
Madden’s Stolen Beauty, the harrowing story of a
young girl being sexually, emotionally and physically abused by
her stepfather starts out as a straight-forward memoir but turns
into much more as she inserts information helpful to those looking
for and reporting abuse and those who have been victim to these
cruel acts.
The
sexual scenes between Amy and her stepfather are revolting, but
they have to be told so the reader and those protecting young children
can see what is at stake for the children at risk.
As
expected, the events with her stepfather had a great bearing on
Amy’s life, and she made some mistakes. Nevertheless, she
was always working to come to grips with her problems. She had to
come to the point where she could love herself and not blame herself
for what happened when she was just a child.
The
story is riveting, but the insights that Madden offers on the subject
of child abuse and healing are equally important. The two elements
make for a chilling yet informational read. The book should be read
by all those who are counted on to protect the young.
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The
Book |
Syren Book Company |
March
20, 2007 |
Paperback |
0929636740 |
Nonfiction / Child Abuse |
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The
Reviewer |
Willie Elliott |
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