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I’m a Survivor: A Memoir of Abuse

March 13, 2016 by Orleanas Leave a Comment

While Why Me? is a harrowing retelling of Sarah Burleton’s mother’s abuse, the snapshot structure of this memoir lacked a narrative thread that would allow for emotionality on the part of the reader. As is, I felt like a voyeur–a powerless one–who stood aghast but still engrossed.   Read the full review.

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir Tagged With: CBR8, Orleanas, Sarah Burleton

Orleanas's CBR8 Review No:4 · Genres: Biography/Memoir · Tags: CBR8, Orleanas, Sarah Burleton ·
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