Shattered Lives: Children Who Live with Courage and Dignity

by Camila Batmanghelidjh

Book Overview

*Shortlisted for the Young Minds Book Prize 2006*

Shattered Lives bears witness to the lives of children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and highlights the effects of early traumatic episodes. Chapters take the form of letters to a child capturing their life experiences, hugely impacted by sexual abuse, parental substance misuse and loss, leading to feelings of shame, rejection and worthlessness. Batmanghelidjh offers understanding...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843104342
• ISBN13: 9781843104346
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.5"