Synopsis
Constance's mother systematically abused her daughter, both physically and emotionally, throughout her childhood. Regularly beaten and starved, the girl was so desperate she took herself off to Social Services and tried to get taken into care. When that failed, she swallowed bleach 'because it kills all known germs and my mother always told me I was a germ'. When Constance was thirteen, her mother simply moved out, leaving her daughter to fend for herself: there was no gas, no electricity and no food.
But somehow Constance found the courage to survive her terrible start in life. This is her heartrending - and ultimately triumphant - story.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
- ISBN: 9781844560660
- Dimensions: 144 x 123 x 9 mm
- Weight: 102g
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Ugly
i love reading this book ugly..first it was my mum who was reading the book and i asked her what it was about after that i start reading it..it made me cry... READ MORE
Ugly
What a phenomenal book or struggle fear abuse and hope. Briscoe caputures your attention from start to finish. This is a book of trumph against all odds. A... READ MORE
Ugly
Very upsetting,indepth look at this womans child hood.I was very emotional reading it but could not get over her detrmination .The book was very good and c... READ MORE
Ugly
fantastic!! griped from start 2 finish,can't wait for beyond ugly.
Ugly
excellent. once you start reading it you cannot put it down. looking forward to beyond ugly
Ugly
A truly inspiring book. Bought this at the airport hoping it would last for at least a week of poolside reading but id finished it in 2days, just coud not ... READ MORE
Ugly
cannot wait for sequel book a really inspiring women and such amazing determination who shows you can be who you want to be
ugly
I really enjoyed this book, couldn't put it down. Looking forward to reading beyond ugly.
Ugly
It makes me appreciate my childhood when I read books like this Ugly takes you to a place no one wants to be. But sadly many are. I purchased this book and... READ MORE
Ugly
I thought had problems, but reading this book made me see that there are things that go on in this world that we are so scared to talk about but know they... READ MORE
Heart wrenching
I wish I could say I loved this book but by loving it I'd feel bad because of the amount of sadness and abuse that the author went through. All I can say i... READ MORE