A Survivor's Story

Scars

I’m the one who wants to run screaming from my own head.

Author: Cheryl Rainfield
Publisher: WestSide Books
Date: 2010

Kendra is defined by her secrets – one: the identity of the person who sexually abused her as a child, and two: the fact that she cuts herself to cope with the trauma of her past. A deeply emotional book dealing with complex themes, Scars mixes psychological drama with mystery. Semi-autobiographical with a realistic portrayal of therapy, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the compulsive, destructive nature of self-injury, Scars is a harrowing read with a handful of supportive characters to give light and hope.

Recommended for: 18+ years

If you like this book, try: Willow by Julia Hoban

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