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Ugly - Constance Briscoe

Constance’s mother systematically abused her daughter, both physically and emotionally, throughout her childhood.

Regularly beaten and starved, the girl was so desperate she took herself off to Social Services and tried to get taken into care. When that failed, she swallowed bleach ‘because it kills all known germs and my mother always told me I was a germ’.

When Constance was thirteen, her mother simply moved out, leaving her daughter to fend for herself. This is her heart-rending—and ultimately triumphant—story.

www.constancebriscoe.com

WHAT WE THOUGHT

This is a remarkable story of courage. I cannot stop telling people about this book, and how heartbreaking it is.

It brought tears to my eyes, but I still could not put it down. Ugly is such a powerful true story, about a young girl who is hated by her mother. It is really difficult to comprehend Constance’s battle, and the actions of her mother.

I am just pleased to know that against all odds, her story has a happy ending, and she turned out to be a strong, successful woman.

If you are looking for a touching life story that is also quite shocking, this is one book you need to read … it will make you thankful for what you have.

Highly recommended by Beauty and Lace.

Reviewer - Anna