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Its almost impossible to write about this book. 'Disturbing' doesn't begin to describe this memoir. Except this story about a girl and a pedophile took place in urban NJ where I lived, close to my neighborhood, and in an elementary school where I briefly worked. (thank god I wasn't working there when she was there). It rang true, which just added to the constant nausea I felt as I read it. But this can happen, and neighborhoods shouldn't ignore the signs.
I read alot of memoirs, and this is, hands down the most disturbing for a few reasons. One: it chronicles the experiences of a young girl and how a pedophile was able to insinuate himself with her and her family. Two: I lived in the area where (and at the same time) the book takes place. Three: a reminder that even 'good' kids have to deal with horrors at home. A haunting read.
Not just a story about two damaged young men who decided that mass murder was a viable choice, but a study of trauma, memory, the media and all of its problems, corruption in law enforcement, religion, and 'the truth'.
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I read this book on vacation in Vermont, which was a perfect spot to put into practice everything I was reading. An important book read at the right time, helping me make changes in the way my family eats and purchases food.
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Tiger, Tiger: A Memoir by Margaux Fragoso
Josephine, January 1, 2012
Its almost impossible to write about this book. 'Disturbing' doesn't begin to describe this memoir. Except this story about a girl and a pedophile took place in urban NJ where I lived, close to my neighborhood, and in an elementary school where I briefly worked. (thank god I wasn't working there when she was there). It rang true, which just added to the constant nausea I felt as I read it. But this can happen, and neighborhoods shouldn't ignore the signs.Tiger, Tiger: A Memoir by Margaux Fragoso
Josephine, September 2, 2011
I read alot of memoirs, and this is, hands down the most disturbing for a few reasons. One: it chronicles the experiences of a young girl and how a pedophile was able to insinuate himself with her and her family. Two: I lived in the area where (and at the same time) the book takes place. Three: a reminder that even 'good' kids have to deal with horrors at home. A haunting read.Columbine by Dave Cullen
Josephine, January 2, 2011
Not an easy subject, but one that is handled comprehesively, and with respect.Columbine by Dave Cullen
Josephine, May 14, 2010
Not just a story about two damaged young men who decided that mass murder was a viable choice, but a study of trauma, memory, the media and all of its problems, corruption in law enforcement, religion, and 'the truth'.(3 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life (P.S.) by Barbara Kingsolver and Steven L. Hopp and Camille Kingsolver
Josephine, January 19, 2010
I read this book on vacation in Vermont, which was a perfect spot to put into practice everything I was reading. An important book read at the right time, helping me make changes in the way my family eats and purchases food.(8 of 14 readers found this comment helpful)
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