Heartbreaking! This story grips you; as the reader you want to cry out at the despair you are reading on the pages. What a heartbreaking life this little girl went through. She grew up without a childhood because she had to face reality, her reality, being unwanted or cared for in any way. My heart goes out to Clare (Constance) and I am so pleased that she achieved what she wanted from life; that there were people there to see the person she really is. The system let her down with their injustice, and she entered the... more info
Powerful read I'm not usually one for reading biographies but this was recommended by a friend. From the moment I started reading it I could not put it down. It is one of the most powerful books I have ever read and touched me to my very core. At times I found it difficult to read her harrowing account of the abuse that Constance suffered at the hands of her mother. How this little girl was so dismally failed by the system beggers belief, although as I work in the Mental Health sector I know first hand that it happens.... more info
Fabulous This is a book that I will always remember. Although harrowing at times I found that the story was written with compassion and a great deal of humour. Please don't be put off reading it, thinking it will all be doom and gloom because it isn't. The pay off is more than worthwhile and despite it's content, it is a very uplifting story. I can't wait to read the sequel which I've just ordered.
Disturbing but great read! Although I found this book quite disturbing in parts I would say it was a fantastic read. From the beginning to the end it kept me hooked to the covers.. Im not quite sure why there is so much controversy about this book but in my eyes I see a woman who was hurt and overcome this hurt by making it by herself. The question does come to mind why someone like herself would make up such a story... The thing is alot of families have secrets and black people being proud as we are want to believe that these things... more info
