Spilled Milk

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What an amazing story and a great read. Thank you for sharing such a difficult time in your life.

Didn't know what this book was about when it popped up in my kindle suggestions. I downloaded the book only because it was a true story, which I'm a sucker for. I started reading it during some down time at work and couldn't wait to get home to finish it. Well written and held my attention.

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There were a few times where I wanted to stop reading when the subject matter touched too close to home, but it helped me deal with some past demons by forcing myself to continue. Touchy subject, but one that needs to be talked about. I bought this book for my teenage daughter as it was on her list of approved literature for her AP English class. I found the story to be very interesting but lacking in depth. In the beginning, as she recounts events of her childhood from a child's perspective the writing style and lack of emotion makes sense.

Towards the end of the book I began to question how true the story was, and the last few chapters had me rolling my eyes. The author glosses over emotional situations her mentor dying, her miscarriage, her mother but leaves plenty of room for pages of transcript facebook messages from her high school boyfriend. I suppose that is part of the trauma and healing but the detailed dialogue regarding herself and her accomplishments starts to sound a bit narcissistic and unbelievable.

We get it- people think you are beautiful, brave and special. Perhaps I am missing the point and her goal is to inspire other victims of abuse IDK. The lack of closure regarding her mother and siblings was also disappointing. Through out the book she paints herself as a martyr- her soul purpose to protect her siblings- but at some point in the book she just seems to totally forget about them. The real tragedy in the story is "the system"- children's services- I hope the author is using her experience to make changes as she states. Perhaps the book was meant for young adults and in that case I think it's probably a fine read.

And perhaps I am missing the point- that child abuse survivors can succeed and go on to do "great" things. I hope that is the case and those suffering will find inspiration in her book. Otherwise this 'based on a true story' has me questioning how 'true' it really is and questioning the author's motives. I love a good "based on a true story", and appreciate the author telling her story, as hard as it may have been.

I could tell she's a novice author, but for being such, she did a phenomenal job! It started a bit slow, but after finishing the book I appreciated she did so; she didn't throw in your face the plot. To have the guts, the spunk, and the valor to face such evil, gives me hope for many others.

Finally, I love the last chapter; it helped me and explained a lot to me. Thank you for sharing your story! Brooke spends her life trying to protect her younger siblings from their father's explosive anger, but she pays a special price. With sensitivity we are walked through the life of Brooke and her family that reaches a crisis point when Brooke decides to reveal her family's secrets. A well written book that rings true. I'm not an avid reader and wanted something to read on the treadmill. So much for the workout. I couldn't stop reading this well written first hand account of the horrors that took place in this family.

We need to all be aware and look for signs of abuse in those we meet and not stand on the sideline. Get involved, ask questions and be that bubble for those in need. The world needs more Gina's and Midge's. See all 3, reviews. See all customer images. Most recent customer reviews. Published 3 hours ago. Published 21 hours ago. Published 22 hours ago. Published 1 day ago.

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Spilled Milk

We take a long meandering journey down Memory Lane as we discuss Refried Beans and measure coolness levels with Scorn and Envy. We learn the perils of "yes-anding" and hiking while high as worlds collide and Molly's real name is revealed. Welcome to The Nordic Connection, where we bed and incubate bressert with the help of Molly's tour guide "skills". While discussing Cinnamon Roll anatomy, sugar lumps and student waiters, we come to some surprising conclusions in order to crown the Master of the Yeasted Dough. Today we skip the dip and dive straight into Hypothetical Vegetable Grammar with a side of dusty radishes.

We get philosophical and sporty while Molly's patience wears thin, Matthew invents a new job and a long lost friend returns.

Welcome to language hour where we encounter some funky Dad stuff, Matthew's secret pottery dreams and Good King Henry. Our vocabulary is off the charts as we discuss the morbid dessert paste Halva while coming up with some all purpose insults. Just don't call us chubby cowards! Today we dive into danger with that classic conversation starter, Corn on the Cob. We are still in the milk stage as we fight against the Niblet Nabber with butter pats and Silver Spoons. The dreaded Butter Boy makes an appearance and all we have are cobshanks!

Today we devour that stone cold classic, de-emulsed edible spackle also known as Cool Whip. This is one of those books I will think about as time passes by. Everybody needs to read this book. Whether you have went through abuse or not. I think we can all take something away from this book.

May 25, Joann rated it really liked it Shelves: This was a free Kindle download and is a true story of how a young girl who is sexually abused by her father struggles through her teen-age and early adult life to finally tell herself that she has to close this chapter of her life. Brooke Nolan grew up in an abusive household and for years thought her father and mother's reaction to her and her three siblings was a normal one. Most young girls would have crumbled at what she had to endure but Brooke rises above it all and comes away with a coll This was a free Kindle download and is a true story of how a young girl who is sexually abused by her father struggles through her teen-age and early adult life to finally tell herself that she has to close this chapter of her life.

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Most young girls would have crumbled at what she had to endure but Brooke rises above it all and comes away with a college education and is a writer and a speaker to bring awareness for child abuse and domestic violence. Apr 13, J. Willson rated it it was amazing. As much as the content is disturbing, and as much as I do not understand the 'moniker'- 'based on true events', this is a very solid write.

The story is detailed to the point that it becomes painful- but that is because of the subject matter and nothing else.

Thankfully the book itself is not written in the 'graphic sense', that only will come from the readers individual mind, yet that is difficult enough to process. I especially liked the way the title itself has been worked into the story the wa As much as the content is disturbing, and as much as I do not understand the 'moniker'- 'based on true events', this is a very solid write.

I especially liked the way the title itself has been worked into the story the way it has- the reasoning for the title itself if you will. Something usually only seen in the movies- when the main character refers to the movie title in his lines. I would definitely recommend this. Feb 14, Nada rated it it was amazing. I couldn't put this book down from how good it was. What a heartbreaking, incredible story! I love how the spilled milk on the dinner table inspired Brooke to speak out. This book made me love books that are based on a true story. Mar 04, Tami rated it it was amazing Shelves: This story is about a survivor rather than a victim.

It should be ready by anyone in the field of social services. Terribly sad, but well worth the read! Oct 12, Eliciah Kury rated it it was amazing Shelves: She wrote this book to portray her life as a sexually abused child.

Although, the main character in the book is named Brooke, the things that happened to her were exactly the things that happened to K. Randis when she was a girl. Setting The setting throughout t 1. These are the places where R. Randis was raped and molested by her father.

Randis - A strong girl that stood up for herself after years of torment from her father. David Nolan- The father of Brooklyn R. Randis that raped and molested her for years. Molly Nolan- The mother of Brooklyn R. Randis that was a pill popper and lousy mom. Gina- The women that was there for Brooke whenever she needed her.

The abuse inflicted onto Brooke was terrible and the book expresses it perfectly. Plot Summary Brooke Nolan is a battered child who makes an anonymous phone call about the escalating brutality in her home. Fortunately, she fought through and became the savior of her family. Her coming forward sentenced her dad to up to 16 years in prison. Literary Devices Foreshadowing is one of the literary devices that is used when R. Randis said in the first chapter that her brother nearly drowning is the first of the many secrets she kept for her dad. The next literary device used in Spilled Milk, is symbolism.

Fortunately, Heather said just a few words that reassured Brooke that she needed to do this for herself and for other victims. It is explaining the excitement that Brooklyn felt when she was set free from her abusive father. Aug 11, Diana rated it it was ok Shelves: The story is compelling but the writing is painful.

The dialog was unreadable, especially the counselor, Midge. Nov 21, Tara Butler rated it it was amazing. So much praise for this book I cried through most of this story. When I was finished reading, I smiled. It's a story of heartache and absolute terror but it's also a story of survival and strength. As a woman who suffered through mental and physical abuse as a child, and extreme emotional abuse later in my first marriage, this story of hope was exactly what I needed.

I've been contemplating my return to college to get my degree in counseling for a few years now, and I'm going to do it. Thank you So much praise for this book I cried through most of this story. Thank you for being so brave as to share your story with the world. Jun 24, Karen Smith rated it it was amazing. It was hard to put down. Jan 17, Jessica Frey rated it liked it. The writing and editing is not great, but the story was very compelling.

I'm going to have to come back with the review for this one! Jul 20, Wendy rated it really liked it. Emotional read Spilled Milk is a heartbreaking tale of her life growing up.

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She and her brothers were physically and mentally abused by one of the people who were there to protect her, her father. After a glass of spilled milk made her realize something wasn't right, she fights to right a wrong and put that monster behind bars. I'm not gonna lie, this book is tough to read and you can't help but feel an anger so deep while reading but, it is refreshing to see how she used this experience to help Emotional read Spilled Milk is a heartbreaking tale of her life growing up. I'm not gonna lie, this book is tough to read and you can't help but feel an anger so deep while reading but, it is refreshing to see how she used this experience to help the future and turn her horrific life into a learning tool for others.

I was under the impression that this was going to be a slightly different story regarding the failures of "the system. Emotional tale that all should read. The editing isn't perfect but what remains makes it even more compelling. Jan 01, Kniki rated it it was amazing. One of those that make you realize how crazy life is and how sad things are that happen in your life that are beyond your control.

The strength it took to write this story—beings it was based on a true story is amazing to me. I honestly have no words other than WOW!!!!

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