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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843106035
• ISBN13: 9781843106036
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.3" x 9.2"