The Little Prisoner, (Paperback)

from ladybug74

The first part of this book was very interesting. I stayed up late and read over half of it the first night because I could hardly put it down. By the time it got to the court case at the end, I had nearly lost interest in it. This part just wasn't as interesting to me. After Jane moved out into ...

from Wolson

.What a moving novel. To read of this woman's life is just tragic for so many years. To be raised in an abusive household when you don't know what your next move may bring is just horrific. There were many times I moved to tears just wondering how she kept the strength to continue to struggle day...

from hellonicole

Terrible, terrible things happen to people, especially children, everyday, and The Little Prisoner is just a glimpse into one woman's childhood abuse. It's not easy to read these sorts of things, and I'm sure it wasn't easy to write about them. In fact, Jane Elliott is not the author's real name....

from karensaville

A horrible story. When it was chosen as our book club book the chooser did not realise it was on this subject. I have read similar books and am always apalled and horrified, I admire the courage of the author to relive the experience and hope it helps them but I do not widh to ever read this type...

from innermurk

Survival stories always seem to be shocking and inspiring, but generally leave one feeling empowered by sharing the experience. There was no such feeling in my heart when I finished Jane's survival tale. Jane was a victim of abuse, psychological, physical and sexual. She was controlled in the ver...