Shelley's Reviews > Damaged

I always hate saying that I really liked a book like this. It was an awful, sad, tragic story that made me so angry and made my stomach turn. But it was well written and told a necessary story of a child who went through unspeakable abuse by her parents. Her foster mom, Cathy was so patient and kind and gave so much of herself to the care of Jodie. I admire anyone who could do that. I for one would have found the parents and shot them on sight. Working in an educational setting I think teachers, aides, administrators, etc. should read this book and others like it. It gives an insight into behavior that is so disturbed and disturbing and possibly could help "good" adults recognize some of the signs of abuse in their students if they come across it.