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Saving Samantha: A Young Woman's Escape from Childhood Hell (Paperback)

by Samantha C Weaver (Author)
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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Hay House Inc (17 April 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1401910300
  • ISBN-13: 978-1401910303
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 200,787 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Samantha Weaver is an extraordinary young woman surviving a dysfunctional childhood and the paralysis of the clinical depression that trapped her throughout her youth. Written as a first person narrative, Samantha Weaver describes the agonies and neglect of her childhood and her fight to escape the depression that pushed her to the brink of suicide. Samantha's extraordinary experiences, courage and determination to survive make this book gripping and inspirational reading. Now in her early twenties Sam is an articulate spokesperson for other sufferers and an informed critic of the medical methods used to cure depression. She has been featured in numerous articles on surviving depression and has appeared on UK TV

About the Author
Samantha Weaver was diagnosed with severe clinical depression at the age of 14, after a 10 year battle she is now in recovery. Her story has been featured in numerous newspapers and magazines including The Daily Express, The Guardian and a feature in She Magazine

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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A true inspiration!, 29 Aug 2006
By S. R. Harlow (Maidenhead, England) - See all my reviews
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Here is Samantha's personal journey put into words. To help others who have had similar experiences break out of the cycle.

We are taken back to Samantha's most painful memories when as a child, she and her siblings suffered both physical and psychological abuse at the hands of their own parents. She wasn't allowed to have opinions or even feelings and the severe lack of love from her family destroyed her self-esteem and confidence. Samantha was brutally beaten by her dad and received no help or support from her mum. She grew up on a rough council estate with no heating and was locked in her bedroom from 7pm, with only a bucket for a toilet. Living in constant fear, her childhood was nothing short of horrific.

Samantha considered running away several times but was told she "couldn't survive on her own". This sadism that she was subjected to every day made her attempt to end her life on many occasions, the first time at the age of just fourteen.

Samantha was diagnosed with clinical depression and given medication. At eighteen she decided the only way to get better was to cut herself off from her background and family completely.

After long cycles of depression, anxiety and counselling Samantha voluntarily checked herself into a psychiatric hospital for a while. It was here, that she began to search for answers to explain her family's behaviour and her own feelings, questioning her parents' childhoods.

Samantha's explanation of depression, from the survivor's viewpoint and what triggers it is incredibly touching. This self-healing should be an inspiration to sufferers and in fact everyone who reads this extremely well written book.
I was impressed with the total openness and honesty with which she writes. Although the events she went through were heartbreaking, the way in which she completely turns her life around is beautiful. The book is both moving and gripping as Samantha, equipped with buckets of determination, courage and personal strength comes to terms with her past and who she really is.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A no frills tale of survival, 11 Jul 2006
By Louise (Berkshire) - See all my reviews
I have to strongly disagree with the previous review. The book is a very personal and frank account of a young girl's terrible up-bringing and struggle to deal with life. What sets this book apart from others is the very 'down to earth' way it has been written. Yes, there may be sections where you think, did I really need to know that? But it just highlights the fact that this is not fiction, the character is real with real experiences! The book is clearly written in the hope that it will help others overcome their depression and open others' eyes to what is still I believe a taboo subject with many people.

A good read and an inspiration to all!
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A BRILLIANT BOOK, 11 Jul 2006
By Amy (UK) - See all my reviews
I herd about this book from a friend who thought I would find it useful. I am glad that it was recomended to me as I certainly found Samantha's story helpful. It was nice for me to be able to feel less isolated and alone. Samantha's thoughts were very similar to mine and I was so relieved to have read this book and found that my thoughts of self-worth and depression are not 'abnormal'. By putting her story out there for others, Samantha has given readers like me, depression sufferers, something to help encourage and inspire us. And for that I am thankful. I would recomend this book to anyone in an instant. What an inspitation this woman is. Samantha has given me hope that I too can get well myself one day and there has not been anyone else who has managed that with me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What an inspiration . . .
I purchased 'Saving Samantha' when a friend had recommended it to me as a good read. I could not put this book down! Read more
Published 20 months ago by summer_sun

2.0 out of 5 stars Despite feeling sympathy, it's possible to rate a horrible childhood as mediocre...
This isn't a very good book. It never really touches you because the author, quite understandably keeps you at a distance. There's a lot of 'sometimes he would... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ingrid Anell

5.0 out of 5 stars A really good book It's a most have, all my mates have read it to now and they can only agree it's fantastic
It is very good Worth every £ it is long time since I write a book like this it catches you from page 3 and then you just hunger for more most pepole can read it in a weekend as... Read more
Published on 20 Jul 2006 by Carsten Borsmose

5.0 out of 5 stars A sad story told with resilience and a determination to succeed
Saving Samantha is harrowing and emotional depiction of a young girls life which no other child should ever have to experience. Read more
Published on 11 Jul 2006 by Kylie Harris

1.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre
Whilst I was absolutely horrified at what Samantha has gone through, This book has no value other than for her to verbalise her pain and try to deal with it. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2006 by Marcell Bar-On

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting Start, heartwarming ending
Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (6/06)


The subtitle of this book is "a young woman's escape from childhood hell" and after reading "Saving Samantha"... Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2006 by Reader Views

5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener
It is hard to imagine just what Sam must have gone through, but in this beautifully written book she takes you with her, I felt myself flinching at her tales of abuse and willing... Read more
Published on 20 May 2006 by Penny

5.0 out of 5 stars Impossible to Put Down
I have to be honest and say I've never read a book that tackles the subject of depression or even considered it as a part of my life. Read more
Published on 27 April 2006 by J. Owens

5.0 out of 5 stars AN INSPIRATION - A MUST BUY!
From the moment I picked this book up I could not put it down, it is a true heart wrenching story of a young girl who suffered terrible physical and mental abuse from her parents... Read more
Published on 26 April 2006 by D. Mallett

5.0 out of 5 stars A harrowing but ultimately triumphant account of a young womens survival against the odds
Saving Samantha is a truly moving account of the writer's horrific childhood and how she ultimately survived it, battled with chronic depression and moved on to the first steps of... Read more
Published on 25 April 2006 by D. Baker

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