Journal Entry 1 by CrazyDutchwoman from Heemstede, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Mooched

The first time her father made an improper advance on Toni‚ she was six years old. Her father warned her not to tell her mother‚ or anyone else‚ because they would blame her and wouldn′t love her any more. It had to remain ′our secret.′

When she finally built up the courage to tell her mother what had happened‚ she was told never to speak of the matter again. With no one to turn to‚ isolated and alone in rural Ireland‚ the abuse continued unhindered.

At fourteen Toni fell pregnant by her father‚ and when her state was discovered she was made to have a late abortion which almost killed her. The truth of her childhood could no longer be kept hidden but‚ just as her father predicted‚ Toni found herself judged and rejected by her family‚ teachers and friends. The blame and anger she was treated with only worsened when her father was sent to prison as a result of his actions. This is the compelling story of her struggle to put the ghost of her childhood to rest‚ and emerge ultimately triumphant.
 

Journal Entry 2 by CrazyDutchwoman from Heemstede, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Just finished this book and even though I knew better,I kept on hoping her parents would be punished.Very well written, what a terrible story. It made me so angry. All those idiots that blamed the child because she had not told and those idiots in the hospital asking her if she had enjoyed the sex with her parents. I wanted to hit them.
After thinking about Toni and how she acted especially with her mom, even as an adult trying to get her mom to love her and doing everything for her, it made me angry but hey, I can understand it. I know I always try to please my mother even though she also did some not so nice things to me making me a very uncertain person being an adult. It is so hard to change that pattern.

Great book.
Read on April 26-2009

Update June 08. I have added this to the European VBB Box

reserved for Nikel 

Journal Entry 3 by CrazyDutchwoman at European VBB, Virtual Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, October 24, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (10/24/2009 UTC) at European VBB, Virtual Bookbox -- Controlled Releases

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Finally I had some energy to pack the books I owe to people. Lately most of the Dutch post offices are shut down and they have given the work to small book and cigarette shops. We pay just as much but the service is lousy.
Today I took my bike and rode to a cigarette shop. A woman who was not in a very nice mood helped me. Then she told me the price of this book to Germany was 6 euros something and that there was no difference between priority and standard. of course I was surprised cause that meant the prices had gone up again. I said so but she was very definite that there was no difference and already put the priority stamp on it.
She did give me a paper with the new prices. When i got home i discovered I was right. There is a surface mail which is 4 euro something. stupid cow!

Oh well, at least it means you get this book quickly babe. It took me 3 months to get it to you, but I get pissed of at those kind of people. She was also very nasty to some kids who were in the store. grrr

Enjoy the book!! I am going to dry up. It is raining cats and dogs here.
Next time I bring my stuff there I will be sure I have the price sheet with me! lol 

Journal Entry 4 by nikel27 from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg, Hessen Germany on Monday, November 02, 2009

arrived safe at my house, thanks again

update:
Good read, thanks for sharing with me