I bring you a completely different book today on Bookaholic. Bullying is becoming a increasingly large problem in Western Society. Many children have to live with this day after day. Today's book takes an honest look at how this had an effect on one young girl.
Karen Arnpriester is a talented author of several books and loved by many people. What many people may not know about her is that she was severely and repeatedly bullied as a child. This book, the story of her schooldays and her bullying, is for children. It is written for those whoa re being bullied but also for the bullies to help them recognise the effect that this has on a child.
This is an emotional tale but at the same time is very powerful. It is definitely one worth reading. Karen has opened up her heart and her past to us as readers and this must have been extremely difficult for her to do. The impact that the bullying has had on her self esteem is evident. However, this is also a tale of overcoming and testimony to the person she is now.
Although this is a book for children, I as an adult found it compelling. There will be a an adult version coming out in the future. This sia book which all parents should buy for their children. There are discussion questions at the back of the book aimed at both the bullied and the bullies.
I was given this book in return for a fair and honest review. At no time was I pressured into writing a positive review and the rating I have given is based on my reading of and response to the book.
I will leave you there for today. This book is well worth buying and reading for everyone. If you have been affected by bullying then this book may help.
I post this blog today with prayer for anyone who is affected by this post.
Wendy, you are so kind to speak out for the victims of bullying. I want this book to reach children who are bullied, the bullies and the student body who stand by silently and watch the abuse. The student body is the solution for the victims. As a united group, they can change the dynamics of their schools and social circles. My story is available as a free eBook format through Smashwords and also as a free PDF download at my site slimyslimick.com. The Amazon link offers paperback and Kindle versions for a minimal price.
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen. This is an important subject and your story deserves to be heard and read by every child. Please let me know when the adult book is out.
DeleteThank you both for sharing. I am working on my own bully story about a 10 year old boy who is currently being bullied. It makes no sense. He is a smart, kind, good looking boy but still there are kids making him feel so small.
ReplyDeleteI love that you stepped up and wrote your story Karen. That is a beautiful thing and more helpful than you might realize.
Best wishes with this book!
Thank you Brenda. I wish you success with your book too
DeleteI'm sure this is a compelling story, but the thing I'm wondering is, as an author, don't we need good bullies? Terrible, awful bullies who have incredible tempers that challenge the weak and make them rise the occasion. Such awfulness has an amazing ability to bring about greatness. If there had never been a Goliath, there never would have been a David. As I write this, it makes me realize just how important a darn good bully is in a story.
ReplyDeleteHarry, as far as fiction is concerned I am sure you a re right. However, this is not merely a story but the actual story of Karen's years of bullying and torment at school. No child should have to go through this and the book is an attempt to address this and to show children the effect of bullying on the child who is being bullied.
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