Only Girl in the World: A Memoir

A gripping exploration of psychological control, "Maude" ends with a glorious escape. Despite her parents' chilling control, Maude nurtures compassion and love, defying their forbidding ways.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 24 January 2019
\n Publisher: Oneworld Publications
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For readers who have enjoyed Damaged and Running with Scissors, a captivating exploration of psychological control that leads to a triumphant escape, this book offers a chilling journey. Maude vividly recalls the sound of the gate being locked behind her when she was just three years old. Throughout the following years, she was only permitted to leave on a few occasions, as her parents were part of a strict Masonic order. Her daily routine consisted of rigorous study, arduous labor, and endless drills aimed at eliminating weaknesses, such as enduring an electric fence without flinching and sitting in a rat-infested cellar. Despite their imposing psychological control, her parents were unable to suppress her inner essence. Maude found solace in forming friendships with the animals on the secluded estate and in the characters she encountered in the books she read. She nurtured within herself the compassion and love that her parents had forbidden, finding solace in the world of imagination and literature.

This book delves into the depths of human resilience and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most challenging circumstances. It is a testament to the strength of love and the importance of nurturing one's inner self, even in the face of opposition. Through the character of Maude, readers are invited to explore the complexities of human psychology and the lengths that people will go to in order to control and manipulate others.

Ultimately, this book is a celebration of the human spirit and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for escape and redemption. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers and stories that explore the darker side of human nature.

\n Weight: 272g\n
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786074812\n \n