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a courageous and moving story written by a courageous woman, in which she describes vividly her experiences of some of the best and the worst of human behaviour. It should provide help and insight to many people who are enduring mental suffering. It is a powerful lesson for those who live with, care and provide support for people with mental disturbance and those who administer health-care systems --Prof. Frederick Toates, co-author of Obsessive Compulsive Behaviour
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a courageous and moving story written by a courageous woman, in which she describes vividly her experiences of some of the best and the worst of human behaviour. It should provide help and insight to many people who are enduring mental suffering. It is a powerful lesson for those who live with, care and provide support for people with mental disturbance and those who administer health-care systems -- Prof. Frederick Toates, co-author of Obsessive Compulsive Behaviour
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I brought this book without really reading the reviews, rarely do you get a book about a patient from a hospital. And I have to say, it was a very very interesting book to read! Some bits made me gasp and feel angry, parts made me want to hug the writer and tell her not everyone in the world is bad. I am only 18 (well 17, but 18 in a week)...and I did at one point ask my mum "Why do some people seem to be made to suffer, where as others don't even get touched by evil people".
This book is absolutely amazing, and makes you look at child abuse the mental health system in a completely new light.
Thank you for writing this book, I read it in 2 days, just couldn't put it down...except where it made me so angry I wanted to smash my kindle!
You are an amazing writer and woman! I wish you all the luck in your life. And to people thinking of purchasing this book. Do it! You won't regret it!
This book is absolutely amazing, and makes you look at child abuse the mental health system in a completely new light.
Thank you for writing this book, I read it in 2 days, just couldn't put it down...except where it made me so angry I wanted to smash my kindle!
You are an amazing writer and woman! I wish you all the luck in your life. And to people thinking of purchasing this book. Do it! You won't regret it!
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An incredible book that is very thought provoking and leaves you with a broad range of emotions - to name a few -
Revoltion, sadness, joy at how Lisa has survived and her own family are now thriving!
It's amazing that Lisa has the inner strength to write her experiences and publish them. I'm sure if other people have been through similar situations reading this will help them with their healing process.
Such an insight into the life of a very special and talented person,
Revoltion, sadness, joy at how Lisa has survived and her own family are now thriving!
It's amazing that Lisa has the inner strength to write her experiences and publish them. I'm sure if other people have been through similar situations reading this will help them with their healing process.
Such an insight into the life of a very special and talented person,
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I stumbled upon this book by chance via Facebook. This I am ever thankful for.. I had downloaded it for weeks before I read it. .
However once I started I couldn't put it down. I found that this author provided us with such insight to the character you almost felt you were her..
As formally trained as a psychiatric nurse it actually made me question myself. Did I ever treat a mental health patient with as little respect as the author had At times been shown??? Every mental health worker should read this..
The level of abuse that the author suffered was described in a very heartfelt way. There was no way you didn't know how much loathing the author felt for both the abuser and for herself. Obviously she couldn't control this abuse and hid it from loved ones as only an abused Child/ Adult can..Also she made us undersand the hardship suffered wen not understanding why her loving parents didn't notice the signals of abuse..
I definitely felt this book provided me with a certain amount of catharsis. It was difficult to read at times but None of the books containing this sort of abuse is considered light reading.
I most certainly would never describe the abuse scenes as being titillating.. That's actually a gross comment from a previous reviewer..
Really glad the author has managed to turn her life around and I'm so glad she was spared by God to help so many with her tail..
thanks
Caff Han
However once I started I couldn't put it down. I found that this author provided us with such insight to the character you almost felt you were her..
As formally trained as a psychiatric nurse it actually made me question myself. Did I ever treat a mental health patient with as little respect as the author had At times been shown??? Every mental health worker should read this..
The level of abuse that the author suffered was described in a very heartfelt way. There was no way you didn't know how much loathing the author felt for both the abuser and for herself. Obviously she couldn't control this abuse and hid it from loved ones as only an abused Child/ Adult can..Also she made us undersand the hardship suffered wen not understanding why her loving parents didn't notice the signals of abuse..
I definitely felt this book provided me with a certain amount of catharsis. It was difficult to read at times but None of the books containing this sort of abuse is considered light reading.
I most certainly would never describe the abuse scenes as being titillating.. That's actually a gross comment from a previous reviewer..
Really glad the author has managed to turn her life around and I'm so glad she was spared by God to help so many with her tail..
thanks
Caff Han
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Undecided.
Having just finished the book i really don't know what to think, having mental health problems myself i can totally empathise with the sometimes lack of care from the supposed... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sarah
A significant perspective for Mental Health.
As a human being I have to despair at the negativity of some of the past reviews, yes this book is not politically correct with the grammar, yet the messages and content it brings... Read more
Published 1 month ago by David Haynes
Poorly written
This book is so badly written it's almost unreadable. The grammar appears in the book as if it has been directly translated from a foreign language. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lynda1958
A Must Read for any Mental Health User or Professional.
Books like this are so important. Anyone thinking of working in the mental health profession or in health and social care should read this. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Antony Bridges
A FINE LINE A BALANCE TO SURVIVE
I thought this story was engaging but slow to start. At times the author includes irrelevant information which can be annoying.
Published 2 months ago by klndlecorner
wonderfully writen
I well written deep and compelling book the best book I've ever read to-date
A true story that got me drawn in and was living it with her, a very brave and courageous... Read more
A true story that got me drawn in and was living it with her, a very brave and courageous... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jules leicestershire
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A Fine Line A Balance to Survive
I searched for this book after it being recommended by several psychologists and psychotherapists who had said it would be very helpful for... Read more
I searched for this book after it being recommended by several psychologists and psychotherapists who had said it would be very helpful for... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Andrew James
Heart rendering,significant and it taught me so much.
When I started to read this book I was apprehensive as I anticipated it contained some distressing scenes, it did, yet it was written in a style that dragged you into the book so... Read more
Published 3 months ago by CJH
Not that great
After reading these reviews I decided to download the book but was very disappointed. I am one of those people who, when they start a film or book they do not enjoy, they still... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ms. A. Orton
Disappointed
I find it very hard to believe this story. It is also very badly written with an ending which left me feeling I wish I had not bothered.
Published 4 months ago by Lynne Hudson
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