Amelia's story [Kindle Edition]

Amelias story had me reading till the end. The courage she had to survive in care and her mother no child should go through

I have great admiration for the author of this book. To share the story of a childhood that no one deserves is brave and very poignant, especially when it is written for her own daughter to understand her journey. I was drawn in immediately by the natural writing style and I was totally absorbed by this book. I could not stop reading it, as cliched as that sounds, to the point that it was a good job it was a weekend and I could indulge in an almost non stop reading session!
This story is not simply about the wickedness of a woman who never appreciated the gift of having children, but is about one of those children's amazing strength and courage to try to overcome such a sad start in life. Amelia's Story will leave you wondering at a world where children can be treated with such neglect and degradation, and no displays of love and affection from their own mother. I recommend this book to those who want to learn of a woman's courageous journey to get through one of the most difficult starts to life despite a manipulative mother. Excellent read.

This is a beautifully written true story written by the author for her daughter explaining the very difficult journey to survive her childhood from an abusive mother then, in the state care system. It is a truly amazing account of a young girl who, despite what life has dealt her, overcomes all the obstacles that come her way to survive and become a mother herself and write this book for her daughter.

It is a book that will have you in tears throughout her journey. As a mother of young children, it just made me want to give her, the child, the biggest hug and not let go, reassuring and willing her that life will get better and everything will be fine.

I read this from cover to cover in one sitting as I could not put this book down and kept willing for life to treat this brave little girl so much better than what she had been dealt with in this life. I would definitely recommend reading this book and I cannot wait for the sequel!!!

Well done to the author for coming through on the other side and sharing her story with us all.

Excellent read from start to finish, very powerful and hard hitting. A real page turner. Looking forward to the next book now.

Excellent book, was engrossed from the very beginning, you won't be able to put it down, looking forward to reading the next one.

Found this book so hard to put down,i would recommend it,
Poor girl,got to read her next one now,!!!
Excellent

True words that anyone who has a heart should read. Too many children in the care system are still being not heard.

Amelia's Story was a tough read for me. In fact, I had downloaded it some time ago, but only opened it recently. Even then, it took me quite some time to get through it. I had to read it in spurts. Hurting an innocent child, either physically or mentally, makes me downright crazy. Even though I knew that was the subject matter and the story would make me squeamish, I was compelled to read it.

The relationship between a mother and a child is supposed to be a wonderful thing. Sacred. The thought that any parent, let alone the one that gave birth to you, can behave so horrifically seems out of the realms of reality. Yet, with all of the mental illnesses out there, it is more common than we know. It is also disturbing that Amelia and Jake suffered through so many years of abuse before anyone intervened - a move that sent Amelia away, but left the others to suffer in her place.

Where I find inspiration though, is in the spirit of Amelia. It seems as though she was the chosen one for her mother's wrath, yet in many ways, she ended up becoming the parent at her young age. The nurturer for her siblings, especially Jake, who seemed to worship her. Through the horrific details of her life, she was still able to find moments of happiness and joy, giving them hope.

She is a true testament that we can overcome even the worst of times. That life can indeed get better, if you only dare yourself to dream.