The Fourteenth Year is a memoir narrated by a young girl whose unrelenting strength somehow carries her through the throes of an extinguished childhood. Her story begins as she attempts to reclaim control of her life from the steamy grip of her biological father. As she describes the exhausting legal process, the details of the past fourteen years unfold into the culminating showdown between a dad and a daughter. For Kelly, life is dictated by a sexually and emotionally abusive father whose self-proclaimed deification ...
Read More
The Fourteenth Year is a memoir narrated by a young girl whose unrelenting strength somehow carries her through the throes of an extinguished childhood. Her story begins as she attempts to reclaim control of her life from the steamy grip of her biological father. As she describes the exhausting legal process, the details of the past fourteen years unfold into the culminating showdown between a dad and a daughter. For Kelly, life is dictated by a sexually and emotionally abusive father whose self-proclaimed deification demands subservience by all. No protection is offered by the emotionally detached mother, who does nothing to stop him . Their daughter must find a way to remain psychologically intact as the abuse worsens. Eventually leaving the house or even watching television had a sexual Aprice tag@. While looking for safety, she discovers the plague of immorality and mental illness that motivates the behavior of the people in her environment . She survives the moments that need surviving, with glimmering pieces of hope, humor and memories that bring joy and a sense of direction to her troubled soul . She must now take that control and make the life for herself she knows is possible.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Fourteenth Year to cart. $3.68, good condition, Sold by BooksRun rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Philadelphia, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Mill City Press, Inc.
Add this copy of The Fourteenth Year to cart. $25.00, like new condition, Sold by Unique and Special Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Plantation, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Mill City Press, Inc..
Add this copy of The Fourteenth Year to cart. $40.43, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Mill City Press, Inc.
Add this copy of The Fourteenth Year to cart. $91.51, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Mill City Press, Inc.
