Without Hope: A Childhood Ruined by the Man she should Trust the Most
Sep 2010 · Random House
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Barbara's father was a sadistic man at the best of times - his idea of fun was to kill the family dog by tying it to the back of his car and driving off. Also for kicks, he took his children out on to the lake and held them under until they were gasping for their lives.
He sexually assaulted Barbara from a young age, often when the rest of the family were in the house. He repeatedly threatened to kill her, and made two very serious attempts. During the final attempt, as he was raping and choking her, Barbara made a vow - if she survived, she would come forward and get justice against her father ...
Without Hope is a powerful and inspiring true story of a girl who finally found the inner strength to escape her brutal childhood.
He sexually assaulted Barbara from a young age, often when the rest of the family were in the house. He repeatedly threatened to kill her, and made two very serious attempts. During the final attempt, as he was raping and choking her, Barbara made a vow - if she survived, she would come forward and get justice against her father ...
Without Hope is a powerful and inspiring true story of a girl who finally found the inner strength to escape her brutal childhood.
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89 reviews
Sherry Lewis
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August 15, 2016
Hard to read. The writing does not flow and some details are unnecessary. I feel bad for this childhood lost.
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shaza boxie
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August 28, 2015
Touches close to home, sounds like my monster stepfather.. Atleast she got justice
6 people found this review helpful
Mary Roberson
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January 13, 2017
What a very awful and sad experience she went through.
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About the author
Barbara Naughton wrote this book herself, originally self-publishing it. She dedicates it to the rape crisis centre that helped her, as well as to other victims of abuse, and hopes it will encourage others to stand up to their abusers.
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