Scarred: She was a slave to her father. Pain was her only escape.
Sophie Andrews
May 2012 · Hachette UK
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The shocking story of how exceptionally violent abuse turned one girl to desperate self-harm before turning her life around.
Growing up, Sophie carried a terrible secret. She was her father's slave, in the most horrific ways imaginable. At just a few months old she was adopted by a couple that seemed comfortably well off and perfectly respectable to the outside world. But behind closed doors, Sophie's childhood was a living hell.
Her father spent the next decade grooming her for abuse and when Sophie's mother left for good, that very night, he told Sophie that from now on she would sleep in his bed. Unable to cope, Sophie spiralled into suicidal misery. She began to self-harm to try and escape the agony. But one day she went too far and at 16, ended up in a psychiatric unit. It was here that she finally confronted the horrors of home and began the painful journey of rebuilding her life. A phenomenally courageous woman, Sophie now works for the Samaritans and helps other young people in need.
Harrowing yet compelling, this is a searing and truly inspirational account of overcoming the worst abuse and self-harm.
Growing up, Sophie carried a terrible secret. She was her father's slave, in the most horrific ways imaginable. At just a few months old she was adopted by a couple that seemed comfortably well off and perfectly respectable to the outside world. But behind closed doors, Sophie's childhood was a living hell.
Her father spent the next decade grooming her for abuse and when Sophie's mother left for good, that very night, he told Sophie that from now on she would sleep in his bed. Unable to cope, Sophie spiralled into suicidal misery. She began to self-harm to try and escape the agony. But one day she went too far and at 16, ended up in a psychiatric unit. It was here that she finally confronted the horrors of home and began the painful journey of rebuilding her life. A phenomenally courageous woman, Sophie now works for the Samaritans and helps other young people in need.
Harrowing yet compelling, this is a searing and truly inspirational account of overcoming the worst abuse and self-harm.
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38 reviews
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October 25, 2014
I read this book a few years back when I was 13 . Im 19 now but still love this book in the last 6 years ive read it 16 times . Such an amazing and heartbreaking book . Must read !
Saima Syeda
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March 11, 2014
Ok im only 13, but this book wuz the MOST amazing book ever:D its soo interesting! i felt really sad for Sophie:'( but she got there in the end.....i lurv these kind of book<3 ther sooo interesting xx
Lula Noble
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May 5, 2020
Hard to read but the best account of sexual abuse and trauma I have ever read. The author is so authentically real. I'm so proud of her for writing her story.
About the author
Sophie Andrews now lives happily in London and is the Chief Executive of The Silver Line, a 24-hour helpline for senior citizens in the UK. Sophie served as National Chair of Samaritans between 2008-2011 and was subsequently recognised as Voluntary Sector Achiever of the Year in the Women in Public Life Awards.
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