Letters My Mother Never Read
Registered by HunterRyu of West Norriton, Pennsylvania USA on 12/8/2009
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
11 journalers for this copy...
You have in your hands a free gift. This book is yours to do with as you wish...read it, share it, keep it, pass it on. Thanks for finding this book! I hope you enjoy reading it as I have and when you're done pass it along for the next dear reader. The best book is a shared book. Have a happy love adventure!!! Happy Reading~! <3
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This book was very touching, it definitely reached out to me. I cried a couple times at her life's struggles. I can't imagine anyone treating children that way!
When her mother died in a fire, eight-year-old Jerri thought life couldn't get worse. She was wrong. Sent to live with people who didn't want her, Jerri was powerless to stop her once-happy childhood from becoming a nightmare of cruelty and neglect. Only a stubborn belief in her own worth and a fierce will to live allowed her to reach adulthood physically and emotionally intact. This is a book that will inspire not only those who have been orphans or foster children, but anyone who has known the pain of being unwanted.
This book is being released as a bookray.
Current List:
NMReader - US only (USA)
mom2jwn - US only (USA)
mysticalzoe - US only (USA)
dabercro - US only (USA)
dvg - US/Canada (USA)
kayjay33 - US/Canada (Canada)
lauraloo29 - Anywhere (Canada)
Esme-Weatherwax - Ireland/UK (Ireland)
When it reaches the end, you can either start a new ray or ray-it-forward
Forum Post: http://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/20/434794
Current List:
NMReader - US only (USA)
mom2jwn - US only (USA)
mysticalzoe - US only (USA)
dabercro - US only (USA)
dvg - US/Canada (USA)
kayjay33 - US/Canada (Canada)
lauraloo29 - Anywhere (Canada)
Esme-Weatherwax - Ireland/UK (Ireland)
When it reaches the end, you can either start a new ray or ray-it-forward
Forum Post: http://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/20/434794
Journal Entry 5 by HunterRyu at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Monday, August 9, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (8/9/2010 UTC) at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada
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Sent to NMReader to get this bookray started!
This book arrived while I was on vacation.
I thought an update might be appreciated.
I have read to where she talks about her Dad coming and building a shower for her and her brothers. I am having a hard time not hating the Grandparents and the father
I have read to where she talks about her Dad coming and building a shower for her and her brothers. I am having a hard time not hating the Grandparents and the father
I finished the book as partof the August readathon.
I think the book was enlightening abouot the foster care system in effect when Jerri was in it.
I can't imagine her adoptive dad, his family or even her mother's family and how they treated these kids.
I think the book was enlightening abouot the foster care system in effect when Jerri was in it.
I can't imagine her adoptive dad, his family or even her mother's family and how they treated these kids.
I will drop at the post office on the way home from work
Delivery Confirmation #: 0309 3440 00001 9885 1287
Delivery Confirmation #: 0309 3440 00001 9885 1287
Received Sat. will start reading it tomorrow & then send it on to mysticalzoe when I am finished.
What a heart touching read. Jerri is a strong and wonderful lady!!
Will be sending this on to Mysticalzoe in the morning.
Thanks for including me!!
Will be sending this on to Mysticalzoe in the morning.
Thanks for including me!!
Received in the mail today!! Will read asap.
9-3-10 Update: I read the first chapter! Wow what a horrible situation to get into, or be in. I really dispise the Grandparents but the Father is more hurtful, to me. What a Tool! On to reading more!!
9-7-10~I am almost done with this little book. It seems that every time I want to sit down and read I get interrupted. So today i will ignore everything and just finish the book.I plan on sending it out today as well, I have the next person's address.
9-3-10 Update: I read the first chapter! Wow what a horrible situation to get into, or be in. I really dispise the Grandparents but the Father is more hurtful, to me. What a Tool! On to reading more!!
9-7-10~I am almost done with this little book. It seems that every time I want to sit down and read I get interrupted. So today i will ignore everything and just finish the book.I plan on sending it out today as well, I have the next person's address.
Finally sent this little book on, First class, enjoy!!
Received in the mail yesterday. Will start reading this in the next few days.
I found the book hard to put down. What a strong person Jerri was to overcome the odds and go on to get an education and make something of her life. It could have so easily gone the other way. I have heard that the foster care system needs a complete overhaul and if Jerri's experience is typical, it does!!! I so hated her Grandma Resuba for the abuse, both physical and verbal that she inflicted on Jerri and her siblings. I also despised her adoptive father for not standing up to his mother and protecting his children. Unfortunately, so many of the people who could see that there was something going on chose not to get involved.
I have the next participant's address and I will get this book moving in the next few days.
I have the next participant's address and I will get this book moving in the next few days.
Journal Entry 16 by dabercro at -- BOOKRAY, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (10/19/2010 UTC) at -- BOOKRAY, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA
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Sending to the next participant, dvg, in NJ.
Received book in the mail today and started to read it right away! Forty pages in and because I read quickly, I know I will be moving this along on Monday. PMing next in line.
This was truly a sad and inspirational story. I, like HunterRyu, cried several times because I cannot imagine treating a child in such a manner. I child is a gift and holds an immense amount of love, trust and spirit; it was sad to see some of it crushed, yet wonderful to see it reappear so quickly throughout.
I want to thank the author for sharing her story with the world. She is truly an inspiration to all that no matter what life throws your way, you can overcome it and shine as brightly as a star! It made her a wonderful teacher who knew what to say to those who came in contact with her (not spoiling).
It really should be mandatory reading for all those involved in raising a child: parents, teachers, guidance counselors, social workers, etc.
Continuing its journey as a Bookray to KayJay33.
I want to thank the author for sharing her story with the world. She is truly an inspiration to all that no matter what life throws your way, you can overcome it and shine as brightly as a star! It made her a wonderful teacher who knew what to say to those who came in contact with her (not spoiling).
It really should be mandatory reading for all those involved in raising a child: parents, teachers, guidance counselors, social workers, etc.
Continuing its journey as a Bookray to KayJay33.
This little book arrived today. On reading the reviews of previous readers, I think that I will both love and hate this story.
This is a very sad true story about children in the United States foster care system.When her mother died Jerri and her brothers and sister were taken to live with their adoptive father's mother.I could not believe that this woman could be so cruel, or that her son allowed her to treat them as she did.He was apparently a loving father when he was married to their mother. What changed?
It is very hard to believe that just about everyone that Jerri met treated her with cruelness , the foster parents , the teachers at school, the social workers, even her fathers new wife, and the person in charge of the orphanage. I almost feel that she is prone to exaggerate to try to make a more interesting story. For instance when in college she states that "every day I encounter a thousand different kinds of people. That sounds a bit excessive to me.
I have the address for the next reader so will get the book in the mail soon. Just waiting for a day where it isn't raining.
It is very hard to believe that just about everyone that Jerri met treated her with cruelness , the foster parents , the teachers at school, the social workers, even her fathers new wife, and the person in charge of the orphanage. I almost feel that she is prone to exaggerate to try to make a more interesting story. For instance when in college she states that "every day I encounter a thousand different kinds of people. That sounds a bit excessive to me.
I have the address for the next reader so will get the book in the mail soon. Just waiting for a day where it isn't raining.
The sun was trying to shine, so i took a walk down to the Post Office after lunch. The book is now on its way to the next reader.
Arrived today. I have a few bookrings I'm catching up on, but I will keep this moving. Thank you!
A good read. I wish it wasn't true. All those adults that treated Jerri less than a Child should be treated is abhorrent. Very frustrating.
This book will be on its way to the Green Isle next week after Christmas. Thank you for sharing!
This book will be on its way to the Green Isle next week after Christmas. Thank you for sharing!
This looks like a book that you have to be in the right mood to read. I will pass it on or start a Ray when I am done with it. Thanks hunter ryu for sharing.
(Spoilers are in review)
I found this story both disturbing and in an odd way comforting. I was greatly disturbed on how the kids were treat. I found the Coal Cellar chapter the hardest to read. I do not understand how their adoptive father could treat them like that and allow his mom to treat them in such an abusive manner. Although towards the end she finds out why her mom's side of the family did not take them, but it no excuse. She is a lot more forgiving then I would have been. I also don't understand why her 2nd foster mom took her in if she did not want a teenage girl to begin with. It would have been better if Jerri was left at the orphanage than taken by that woman. The way the guidance counselor treated her made me shake my head. I was glad to see that some of the nuns were kind to her and tried to help her out.
However in spite of all this she went on to earn her masters and she ended up so much better then most people would have been in her situation. Her brothers also turn out ok. What really shines through is the fact that she could have been so bitter over what happened but she is not.
I am surprised she remembers what she thought when she was 8,9,10......., I think she does a good job telling her story and I was please to see she was able to help other kids who had lost a parent.
I found this story both disturbing and in an odd way comforting. I was greatly disturbed on how the kids were treat. I found the Coal Cellar chapter the hardest to read. I do not understand how their adoptive father could treat them like that and allow his mom to treat them in such an abusive manner. Although towards the end she finds out why her mom's side of the family did not take them, but it no excuse. She is a lot more forgiving then I would have been. I also don't understand why her 2nd foster mom took her in if she did not want a teenage girl to begin with. It would have been better if Jerri was left at the orphanage than taken by that woman. The way the guidance counselor treated her made me shake my head. I was glad to see that some of the nuns were kind to her and tried to help her out.
However in spite of all this she went on to earn her masters and she ended up so much better then most people would have been in her situation. Her brothers also turn out ok. What really shines through is the fact that she could have been so bitter over what happened but she is not.
I am surprised she remembers what she thought when she was 8,9,10......., I think she does a good job telling her story and I was please to see she was able to help other kids who had lost a parent.
Journal Entry 26 by Esme-Weatherwax at Reykjavik, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Iceland on Monday, May 23, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (5/24/2011 UTC) at Reykjavik, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Iceland
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Off to Iceland to the winner of my RABCK
Journal Entry 27 by Bjorg at Reykjavík, Reykjavík (Höfuðborgar svæðið) Iceland on Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Arrived today, thanks so much:)
Journal Entry 28 by Bjorg at Reykjavík, Reykjavík (Höfuðborgar svæðið) Iceland on Wednesday, July 20, 2011
A very interesting book, I think Jerri writes it really well. It was difficult to read some of it, just can´t understand how people can be this mean towards children, made me so angry!
I do agree with a reader above me though, that it´s hard to believe that almost every single person she met was so mean to her.
I do agree with a reader above me though, that it´s hard to believe that almost every single person she met was so mean to her.
Journal Entry 29 by Bjorg at -- Per Post geschickt/ Persönlich weitergegeben --, Wien Austria on Friday, July 22, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (7/22/2011 UTC) at -- Per Post geschickt/ Persönlich weitergegeben --, Wien Austria
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A surprise for Releanna:)
thank you, this is quite a surprise :)
Journal Entry 31 by Releanna at Bobby's Foodstore in Wien Bezirk 04 - Wieden, Wien Austria on Friday, April 13, 2018
Released 6 yrs ago (4/13/2018 UTC) at Bobby's Foodstore in Wien Bezirk 04 - Wieden, Wien Austria
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