Nothing I have experienced has prepared me for what I read in this book. It is a very difficult book to read due to the subject content. However, the point of view from the child throughout the book gives the subject a different angle than some other works dealing with child abuse. It truly captures the thought process of a child whom has become accustomed to abuse and who nonetheless strives for acceptance. Warning to readers: the brutal violence in the book is not for everyone, especially those whom have difficulty reading about violence against children. However, it is an important work that will stay with the reader forever.