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5.0 out of 5 stars Bloodletting- Breaking the silence on self-harm, 13 Jul 2005

By	raaz (Sheffield UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bloodletting: A True Story of Secrets,Self-harm and Survival (Hardcover)

Very little has been written about the self harm and in her personal account "Bloodletting" Victoria Leatham tackles this subject. She writes openly and honestly about her gradual descent into mental illness and about her many hospitalisations without apology. Her honesty and frankness is astounding.

The author does not purport to be speaking for all who choose to cut themselves, she simply presents her story. She tells us what she did, why she did it and how this made her feel.

I was overcome with admiration for the bravery of this woman and I can only marvel at the strength of character it must have taken to keep picking herself up time and time again. She makes frank admissions regarding her alcohol and drug abuse and her promiscuity and throughout it all there is no finger pointing or blame laying.
I can't imagine how hard it must have been for the loyal people who loved her to keep supporting her when they could see that she was approaching self-destruct yet again.
The experiences Ms Leatham had whilst trying to find the help she knew she needed serve to highlight how little is really known about this particular facet of mental illness. This lack was evident even amongst health professionals including mental health practitioners. This lack of knowledge is really quite alarming.

This was a thoroughly compelling read. Easy to follow, funny and honest I couldn't put this book down. Throughout the entire story the courage of Victoria Leatham is breathtaking.

If this book raises awareness of some of the issues surrounding this illness, then it will be the most worthwhile book I have read so far this year.

I can't understand why people think that her book is lacking. Like she says this is her account as she remembers it. She's written about herself, and she makes sure that it is known that isn't speaking on behalf of anyone else.

Some people (not on this site)have given really really slating reviews, but they ought have respect for someone who has the courage and talent to come out the other side of self harm, and speak out to help others out of the mess she got into.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Blood letting, 10 Jul 2005

By	Mrs. S. T. Hayward "steph" (uk) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Bloodletting: A True Story of Secrets,Self-harm and Survival (Hardcover)

I very much enjoyed this book. For years I have been a cutter, and I thourght perhaps if I read this I might understand why. As alot of other books go into to much detail that I cant understand, and are not written by people who have self harmed before.
Well I read this book within two days. Its was the best book I HAVE EVER READ, ITS FILLED WITH humour in parts, even though the subject is Taboo with people. She makes no great shakes in beating around the bush. She tells it how it is. This is what people need to understand.
For reasons I cant explain this book has helped me a great deal, and I feel that I am not alone in my self harming.
Read it, its a must!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, 6 May 2005

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This review is from: Bloodletting: A True Story of Secrets,Self-harm and Survival (Hardcover)

I read this book and I really have to say: great! The style of writing is good. Nice to read. This is also the first book about self harm, that I would call realistic (I mean, yeah, of course it is, its wirtten by someone who experienced it...) but as well as that, she manages to make the reader feel with her and understand her feelings.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Bloodletting
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