Without Hope: A Childhood Ruined by the Man she should Trust the Most

Barbara Naughton

Sep 2010 · Random House

About this ebook

Barbara's father was a sadistic man at the best of times - his idea of fun was to kill the family dog by tying it to the back of his car and driving off. Also for kicks, he took his children out on to the lake and held them under until they were gasping for their lives.

He sexually assaulted Barbara from a young age, often when the rest of the family were in the house. He repeatedly threatened to kill her, and made two very serious attempts. During the final attempt, as he was raping and choking her, Barbara made a vow - if she survived, she would come forward and get justice against her father ...

Without Hope is a powerful and inspiring true story of a girl who finally found the inner strength to escape her brutal childhood.

Ratings and reviews

Hard to read. The writing does not flow and some details are unnecessary. I feel bad for this childhood lost.

Was a very sad story but did not flow very well.

Sad to read. But a great story of strength and power. For what this woman went through.

About the author

Barbara Naughton wrote this book herself, originally self-publishing it. She dedicates it to the rape crisis centre that helped her, as well as to other victims of abuse, and hopes it will encourage others to stand up to their abusers.