BB FANS

Anyone else read this? I just finished it last night and I had a lump in my throat throughout.

It's a true story about a small boy who has an abusive mother and wants to find a family who loves him.

Someone lent me this book and I read it from cover to cover in one sitting. (Couldn't now I spend too much time on here ) I just dont know how it was allowed to go on that long. You need a strong stomach for some parts of the book but a good recommendation SJC

There are two sequels which are worth reading too. The Lost Boy and a Man named Dave.

Have read all those, you should try reading 'The Kid', similar think by a guy called Kevin Lewis I think from South London..found it in Tesco's book section, v moving

Thanks Yorkie I will look out for it.

Brilliant book IMO.

I will look out for the other 2 books... thanks HC!

I found it too hard to read.

Thats why I read it cover to cover. Had to find out if there was some good in it somewhere.

... and was there?

Yes he seems a remarkable character. i has done a huge amount to raise the profile of child abuse in America and speaks all over now. he was pretty screwed up for a while. No surprise really

Okay then I'll give it another try.

I guess it's not for everyone but certainly worth a read.

I read them all from cover to cover and back to back.It just beggars belief what someone could do to their child.Found them incredibly sad and moving and not atall comfortable to read but riveting.

Yes I agree Spikylass, some of the contents are shocking.

Yes, I have read this. It was a good read. It did bring tears to me, to understand why a mother could do such a thing its truely un-believable.
All the books are eqally as good!