Helen Brain is a lauded children's book author. One day she writes a children's story so dark it shocks even her most dedicated readers. Here be lions is that story. Helen is six when her 16-year-old brother first asks her to play '25'. When her parents discover a pair of her stained underwear, they insist she must have 'sat in red cold-drink'. Helen is forced to stifle her guilt and shame, as the family guards its terrible secret. Finally, Helen finds the strength to confront her family about her brother's abuse.
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Helen Brain is a lauded children's book author. One day she writes a children's story so dark it shocks even her most dedicated readers. Here be lions is that story. Helen is six when her 16-year-old brother first asks her to play '25'. When her parents discover a pair of her stained underwear, they insist she must have 'sat in red cold-drink'. Helen is forced to stifle her guilt and shame, as the family guards its terrible secret. Finally, Helen finds the strength to confront her family about her brother's abuse.
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Add this copy of Here Be Lions: A Memoir, Not Suitable for Children to cart. $9.00, new condition, Sold by Scholars Attic rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lake Barrington, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Oshun Books.
Add this copy of Here Be Lions: a Memoir, Not Suitable for Children to cart. $37.02, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Oshun Books.
Add this copy of Here Be Lions: a Memoir, Not Suitable for Children to cart. $40.00, fair condition, Sold by Chapter 1 Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA, published 2006 by Oshun Books.
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Seller's Description:
Fair. Wraps are shelf rubbed. mild tanning. light marks. ownership stamp. library sticker. rear cover and the last 8 pages are chipped on the top edge. fair copy. [S. K][RF19]
Add this copy of Here Be Lions: a Memoir, Not Suitable for Children to cart. $58.00, very good condition, Sold by Chapter 1 Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA, published 2006 by Oshun Books.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Wraps are slightly shelf rubbed and marked. Creased. Tightly bound. This book recounts the author's journey towards finding the courage to confront her family about'25'-the secret sexual game five-year old Helen is co-erced into playing with her teenaged brother. [R. K]