This is a true story about Lauren Book, a 11 year old girl who was sexually, physically, and mentally abused by her nanny, Waldina Flores, for five years. She endured extreme abuse at the hands of this awful woman including rape, beatings, and torment. Finally at the age of 17, with the support of her boyfriend, Lauren gets the courage to speak out against her abuser. Her father then fired Flores who fled to Oklahoma. Later Flores was arrested and tried and sentenced a life in prison.
Lauren and her father have fought and succeeded in passing laws to protect innocent victims of child abuse. She helped pass a law eliminating the statute of limitations for victims of child abuse under the age of 16. She has also founded Lauren's Kids to educate and prevent child abuse and let others know that it's OK to tell.
Lauren and her father have fought and succeeded in passing laws to protect innocent victims of child abuse. She helped pass a law eliminating the statute of limitations for victims of child abuse under the age of 16. She has also founded Lauren's Kids to educate and prevent child abuse and let others know that it's OK to tell.
There are more than 39 million survivors of sexual abuse in America. OMG!
1 in 3 girls are sexually abused before the age of 18.
1 in 5 boys are sexually abused before the age of 18.
1 in 5 children are sexually solicited while on the internet before the age of 18.
30% of sexual abuse is never reported.
I read this whole book in less than 3 hours as I was completely enthralled by it. Through most of it, I had tears streaming down my face at the sheer shock and horror of what happened to this girl. I hope you read it!
95% of sexual abuse is preventable through education!
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