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Growing up, Sophie carried a terrible secret. She was her fathers slave, in the most horrific ways imaginable. At just a few months old she was adopted by a couple that seemed comfortably off and perfectly respectable to the outside world. But behind closed doors, Sophies childhood was a living hell.
Her father spent the next decade grooming her for abuse and when Sophies mother left for good, that very night, he told Sophie that from now on she would sleep in his bed. Unable to cope, Sophie spiralled into suicidal misery. She began to self-harm to try and escape the agony. But one day she went too far and at 16, ended up in a psychiatric unit. It was here that she finally confronted the horrors of home and began the painful journey of rebuilding her life. A phenomenally courageous woman, Sophie now works for the Samaritans and helps other young people in need.
Harrowing yet compelling, this is a searing and truly inspirational account of overcoming the worst abuse and self-harm.
Her father spent the next decade grooming her for abuse and when Sophies mother left for good, that very night, he told Sophie that from now on she would sleep in his bed. Unable to cope, Sophie spiralled into suicidal misery. She began to self-harm to try and escape the agony. But one day she went too far and at 16, ended up in a psychiatric unit. It was here that she finally confronted the horrors of home and began the painful journey of rebuilding her life. A phenomenally courageous woman, Sophie now works for the Samaritans and helps other young people in need.
Harrowing yet compelling, this is a searing and truly inspirational account of overcoming the worst abuse and self-harm.
About the Author
Sophie continues to volunteer for Samaritans and went on to lead the Charity as National Chair between 2008-2011. In 2011 she was recognised for this work by receiving the Voluntary Sector Achiever of the Year in the Women in Public Life Awards. Sophie now works at a senior management level within the charity sector and is also delivering motivational speeches at various charity and corporate events. She can be contacted via her website www.sophieandrews.co.uk
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I started reading this book thinking 'another one of those child abuse books' as there are so many on the market at the moment.
However, from the onset the book drew me in and I couldn't put it down. Sophie's journey through life took me through a journey of my own - shock, disgust, happiness and disbelief.
At first the book seems inconceivable as real life, then it almost seems like it was resolving too easily.
'Scarred' made me recoil in horror and disgust, laugh and cry (at the end - I read the acknowledgement after the rest of the book) but now that I have finished it, I too feel a little alone... I want to know what happened to Sophie next - the book made me feel as I was living her life with her.
Brilliant, amazing book, definitely not for the faint hearted.
However, from the onset the book drew me in and I couldn't put it down. Sophie's journey through life took me through a journey of my own - shock, disgust, happiness and disbelief.
At first the book seems inconceivable as real life, then it almost seems like it was resolving too easily.
'Scarred' made me recoil in horror and disgust, laugh and cry (at the end - I read the acknowledgement after the rest of the book) but now that I have finished it, I too feel a little alone... I want to know what happened to Sophie next - the book made me feel as I was living her life with her.
Brilliant, amazing book, definitely not for the faint hearted.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As someone that self harms and has read many biography's relating to various topics, I have to say I have never read a book like this. This book is extremely well written, to the point where I actually felt I was there watching it happen in front of me and feel her feelings and pain. I lent the book to my friend and she felt exactly the same.
Once I started reading this I just couldn't put it down and as someone else stated I also almost forgot to get off the bus a couple of times.
I would recommend this book to most people - but if you are feeling particularly vulnerable at the moment please do not read it now. Also, I wouldn't advice this book to anyone that is uncomfortable about reading a very detailed account about sexual & physical abuse and/or self harm as I can honestly say I haven't read anything else with so much detail in.
Just a last thing it is so worrying to see that so many people that are meant to help or work closely with children are able to miss so obviously apparent problems or make assumptions about the problem. I often question the rational behind people that don't pursue a matter as a child and other victims of abuse are easily influenced to say that everything is fine, when it's obviously not. Maybe it is just easier.
Once I started reading this I just couldn't put it down and as someone else stated I also almost forgot to get off the bus a couple of times.
I would recommend this book to most people - but if you are feeling particularly vulnerable at the moment please do not read it now. Also, I wouldn't advice this book to anyone that is uncomfortable about reading a very detailed account about sexual & physical abuse and/or self harm as I can honestly say I haven't read anything else with so much detail in.
Just a last thing it is so worrying to see that so many people that are meant to help or work closely with children are able to miss so obviously apparent problems or make assumptions about the problem. I often question the rational behind people that don't pursue a matter as a child and other victims of abuse are easily influenced to say that everything is fine, when it's obviously not. Maybe it is just easier.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
what a amazin woman, beautifully written, so hard to read this ladies pain she went through as a child.So needs to be highlight these stories as,even now our young are suffering at cruel hands. i can understand totally Sophies Andrews pain, I have also written my story nowhere to belong by Harmony Brookes. I only can say well done, to Sophie and the fact your out there helping others,
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Uncrushable human spirit
Although a sad and harrowing tale, it is so well told by someone who clearly is utterly sane that it reinforced my personal faith in the indomitable nature of the human spirit. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Gillian Swift
Incredibly moving
My wife and I read this book on holiday. It was a challenging read due to the nature of the painful subject matter and we were both taken on an emotional roller coaster. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Scooby999
A brave story
This book will grip you from the very beginning. It shows how, having the courage to call the Samaritans, helped a young girl to live. Read more
Published 4 days ago by tonyt
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Bought as a present for my hospital-bound sister. She was overjoyed when she got it! It was in brilliant condition arrived quickly and was cheap! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jessie
scarred
It was a book that I had been recommend,I was told what the story involved and that it would go into detail. Read more
Published 6 months ago by flowers
Inspirational and intriguing
In my opinion, this book was simply fantastic. I was gripped from start to finish and, literally, couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Stepping Out of the Page
unforgetable and re-readable over again..
Such a heartbreaking story, that i just could'nt put down once i started reading..
I was told about this book by my councillor.. Read more
I was told about this book by my councillor.. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Carol
A deeply harrowing insight
A deeply harrowing insight into the mind and experience of a child being abused by her father. Sophie allows us to share her conflicting emotions and thoughts as she tries to make... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Clive Stedman
This is an amazing book
I first started reading this book yesterday, i found myself un-able to put it down, and when i did put it down, i found myself constantly thinking about what would happen next,... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Manda
Yes, you ARE normal
I have not read this book yet, but my girlfriend has. She tells me that this book is her life except she wasn't abused sexually by her farther but in many other ways, she wasn't... Read more
Published 19 months ago by PJ
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