The Step Child: A True Story - Hardcover

Ford, Donna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0091906997 ISBN 13: 9780091906993

Publisher: Random House UK, 2006

Synopsis

This work tells the true story of Donna Ford, who between the ages of five and eleven was abused by her step mother Helen. Labelled 'the bastard', the 'little witch' and 'the evil one'; beaten , isolated and afraid to even look at her own reflection, this beautiful little child was told she was lucky to be the victim of abuse - abuse which began as physical and mental, but progressed to the most appalling sexual attacks. Despite an horrendous early life, Donna is now a successful artist and mother of three with an enormous enthusiasm and an optimism which completely belies her experiences. In 2003, Donna watched as her step mother was found guilty of 'procuring a minor' for sexual abuse and sentenced to two years in prison. Beautifully written and savagely honest, "The Step Child" is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit.

About this title

About the Author:

Shortly after her birth in 1959, Donna Ford's mother left the family home for good. Despite the best efforts of her father he could not cope alone, and was forced to place her and her siblings in a Barnardo's home until he met Helen, who was to become Donna's step mother... Today Donna Ford is a successful artist and mother of three. Linda Watson-Brown is an award winning Scottish journalist.

Review:

"Shocking but profoundly moving" * Daily Mail * "[Donna Ford] exudes an air of personal strength, a testament to her ability to rise above circumstances that could easily have destroyed her" * The Sunday Times * "Without a doubt, positivity is what flows from Donna Ford" * Edinburgh Evening News *

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House UK
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0091906997
• ISBN 13: 9780091906993
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240