Victoria, my daughter: A true story of courage

by Elizabeth Hart

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 037030795X
• ISBN13: 9780370307954
• Release Date: January 1900
• Publisher: The Bodley Head Ltd
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Heart breaking

I first read this book in the 80's as a teenager and I cried bitterly. I recently reread it and found it even more heart breaking since having children of my own. It has to be the worst nightmare any parent can face. I think it took tremendous courage for Elizabeth Hart to document the events that happened to her family.

A story of true courage and fighting spirit

This book is a difficult (emotionally) but wonderful read as we are brought into the tragedy that befalls Elizabeth Hart's daughter, Victoria. It follows the story of her short life as she battles through every obstacle with dignity, determination and pure courage. It is a reminder of how we can be taught so much by listening to and observing our own children, laying aside our own fears and judgments and looking at things with a spirit of optimism and hope. It was a truly courageous and marvelous accomplishment for Elizabeth to write this book.

Heart renching, captivating and a real life tragedy

i guess I am slightly biased as i am Joanna Hart sister to Victoria and younger daughter to elizabeth and Alan Hart.I was only able to bring myself to read my mum's book 4yrs ago as it was and still is a very painful subject to me.I felt that my mother described perfectly our childhood through this traumatic time and am very proud of her achievement. I know how difficult it was for her to write about a subject that is so close to all our hearts.My sister was a real fighter and she never gave up hope, she had a tireless spirit and such an enthusiasm for life that she made us all realise how little time we all have to live. I certainly would recommend reading this book as it makes you appreciate life and not take anything for granted.I miss my sister desperatley but her spirit lives on in my heart and in this book.Thank you for your timejoanna Hart