melissa_withthelonglastname 's review for:

For the Record by Monique Polak

4.0

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What a sad, powerful story. My heart breaks for kids like Justine and Bea who feel caught between their parents. I would have loved to hear what happens next -- do other adults step in to make sure that the girls are safe? As a grown-up child with a similarly toxic parent, I know there are ebbs and flows of "good" behavior, and it's quite likely their mother will revert to similar patterns unless she receives help.

I really appreciate the resources included in the back of the book. Hopefully, lots of families are helped by For the Record.

(I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)