What Daddy Did: The shocking true story of a little girl betrayed

Donna Ford

Sep 2008 · Random House

About this ebook

In this haunting and frank account, Donna Ford, bestselling author of The Step Child, returns to the horrific abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepmother. As a tiny girl of five, and for six long years, Donna was physically, mentally and sexually abused. She was starved, beaten and 'loaned out' to neighbours who raped and molested her ... and throughout her father stood by and did nothing. When her stepmother finally left the family home, Donna dreamed of a normal childhood in which she would be taken care of by the man who had, up until this point, failed her. But it was not to be.

By telling the whole story of her Edinburgh childhood, Donna tries to understand why the man who should have loved her the most - her own father - was the one who deceived her the most, by continuing to allow men to abuse her. Instead of finding a future of love and happiness, Donna was once again thrust into a living nightmare of
exploitation and betrayal by those who should have wrapped her up in their love.

While this is a true story of appalling child abuse, it is also a tale of how exhilaration, tenderness and self-development can flourish despite childhood horrors. We take a journey with Donna to discover the woman she has become: a devoted mother of three and a talented artist and writer.

Ratings and reviews

I read a pages after reading the brief description. Honestly did not need to read more than 2 pages, or even 2 pages. As the brief description told to much about the story, and left nothing for me to wonder. I am sure it's a great story, that inspire people that they can endure, and still become more. Thank you for sharing your book.

SPOILERS This book WOW. It has touched me in a way I just didn't think possible, it's going to haunt my soul forever.... That poor child, not sure I could share my story like she did. What an amazing woman. I normally love reading this kind of book, but this was very distressing and alarming to think what she's going through. I always like to throw myself into a book and imagine I'm that person I found that so hard and heartbreaking. YOU NOT ONLY SURVIVED BUT THRIVED.. you're one courageous lady I commend you for all you went through.

Although it is hard 2 read the things that happened 2 this poor woman as a child, this is a truly inspirational story of how she came 2 b the wonderful strong woman she is 2day. Heart breaking but fantastic read just as the 1st book, "The step child " was. Five stars from me!:-)

About the author

Donna Ford is a successful artist and writer. She lives with her children in the North of England.