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herphoenixloves's review
5.0
Wonderful book! I couldn't put it down. Such a sad, young life the author lived.
mrslaww612's review
4.0
Interesting
Can't really say that I loved this book, but it was entertaining enough that I read the whole thing. Amelia was also an interesting enough character that I am considering reading the next book.
Can't really say that I loved this book, but it was entertaining enough that I read the whole thing. Amelia was also an interesting enough character that I am considering reading the next book.
popolover's review
2.0
The first half of this book was engaging, but the details in the second half of the book seemed rushed and a bit jumbled. There were several editorial misses throughout the book - improper apostrophe use, left off commas etc., that were distracting as a reader. Overall, the story was intriguing, but the manner in which it was told was awkward. Almost soap opera like in parts.
kdtoverbooked's review against another edition
2.0
As an abuse survivor myself, I could understand the pain that Amelia went through. However, I felt that actual writing and story teller just weren't that engaging. I do think that the moto she lived under is key for all victims of abuse. You can not let yourself become a statistic. You must work to rise above the pain and make something of yourself.
cinta's review against another edition
5.0
I have loved this book since the moment I read the first two sentences. The terrible story of Amelia's childhood is told beautifully, in a way that makes the reader moved, without being a pathetic story. A positive account of a very negative experience. But the story tells us not to give up, because everybody can fulfill their dreams if they really believe in them. This is the story of a child who was forced to grow up when her mum proved to be useless for the task of upbringing her own children. I really think it is a book that everybody should read, since it is a true inspiration for everyone. Well done, Dawn G. Torrens, you moved me to tears and your story helped to look at certain things under a brand new light.
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