Invisible Tears: The Abuse, the Rebellion, the Survival Despite All Odds

by Abigail Lawrence

Paperback, 2010

Status

Available

Call number

362.76092

Collection

Publication

AuthorHouse (2010), Paperback, 228 pages

Description

This is the story of Abbie's struggle to survive, the grim details of child abuse of the worst kind all told from the perspective of a little girl. As a teenager Abbie is uncontrollable. A Modette during the 80's revival, she finds a love of scooters, rebellion and gang life on the wild side. Dulling her pain with alcohol, drugs and promiscuity at a very young age she loses control and becomes well known to the local police. Her family eventually disowns her realizing they are unable to help. Abbie finds herself in the care of the Court until she is abandoned by children's homes and Social Services too. Alone, penniless and pregnant at the age of 16, she is haunted by the secrets of her unspeakable past. Will anyone ever see her invisible tears?… (more)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

228 p.

ISBN

1449070027 / 9781449070021
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