Girl. Woman. Us A Collection of Short Stories |
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| Author:
| V., Jack |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4909-7803-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $5.95 |
Book Description:
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Jack V. is a child abuse survivor. She grew up with mentally disabled parents who were unable to provide a stable home. Court assigned caretakers reminded her she was beneath them. She survived on scraps from dumpsters when food was scarce, and learned to sleep comfortably in a car when there wasn't a bed. As a teenager, living in inner city Detroit, she was forced to trust men in protecting her, fighting depression and suicide when ravenous hands took liberties with her body.Even...
More DescriptionJack V. is a child abuse survivor. She grew up with mentally disabled parents who were unable to provide a stable home. Court assigned caretakers reminded her she was beneath them. She survived on scraps from dumpsters when food was scarce, and learned to sleep comfortably in a car when there wasn't a bed. As a teenager, living in inner city Detroit, she was forced to trust men in protecting her, fighting depression and suicide when ravenous hands took liberties with her body.Even though alone, she has learned to walk with faith as her sole guide. She has strength and love, and knows how to give of herself for others. Her final mantra is that love governs all. Love is all that matters.