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Broken & Damaged Love Kindle Edition

by TL Clark (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 28 ratings
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In the fullness of time I have gone from victim to survivor of child abuse, but it was hard work getting there. I've managed to find love, like a phoenix from the ashes. My name is Tina and this is my story.

Tina is a fictional character, but sadly her story is all too real for many out there.

This book has been written to offer hope to survivors of child sex abuse, and to help inform the general public of the signs to watch out for. There is so much help out there; you can overcome your bad experiences.

I have named the chapters, so if you're sensitive to certain bits/have triggers you have a warning and the option to avoid the parts you really can't face yet.

Because it is for a good cause, this book will permanently be sold for 99c/99p (or equivalent in other currencies).

*My proceeds from the three months of Broken & Damaged Love's sales have been donated to HAVOCA. And I am now donating to Wave 105's 1,000 Faces campaign *

***Please note that due to the theme of child abuse and sexually explicit scenes, this book is recommended for readers of 18+***
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015ZWTHCE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ T.L. Clark; 1st edition (October 15, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 849 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 207 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 28 ratings

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TL Clark is a best-selling, award-winning, British, romance author who stumbles through life as if it were a gauntlet of catastrophes.

Rather than playing the victim, she uses these unfortunate events to fuel her passion for writing, for reaching out to help others.

She writes about different kinds of love in the hope that she‘ll uncover its mysteries.

Her loving husband (and very spoiled cat - RIP) have proven to her that true love really does exist.

Writing has shown her that coffee may well be the source of life.

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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Jane
4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars for a great book on a very difficult topic!
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2016
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I'm rating this book 4.5 stars. I thought it was a well written story on the very sensitive topic of child sexual abuse, the topic was covered very honestly, with no sugar-coating, which made for a tough read as we closely follow Tina's journey as she deals with what was done to her.

At times as a reader I felt it was hard to get close to Tina, of course I empathised with her, but she worked so hard to keep anyone from getting close I thought that flowed through to the reader, and I'm saying this as a compliment to the author for creating such a believable character! One way I found myself drawing closer to Tina was through her painting, as indeed characters in the book also drew closer to her through this. It gave us insight into Tina and her inmost thoughts, and I would have loved to see more of it throughout the story as I felt it was the main strategy Tina used to deal with what had happened to her. As the story progressed and Tina's confidence in interacting with and trusting others grew, I felt myself growing closer to her.

The only thing that stopped me from giving the book five stars was the addition of the story of Tina's friend's struggle with accepting himself as being gay. For me that story was a bit of a distraction to Tina's story, as it disrupted the flow of Tina's struggle, as that story would come up and take over for a while and then we'd go back to Tina. I would have preferred Frank to have his own book that could have focused on his struggles, and kept the focus of this book on Tina, but I'm sure others loved the addition of Frank's struggles to the story.

I'm so thankful to T.L. Clark for being brave enough to write a book on a topic that most people don't like to talk or think about, hopefully this book will help to shine a light on this issue so that victims of child sexual abuse find it easier to seek help and build their support system!
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KCM
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2016
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Broken and Damaged Love would not normally be my first choice of books. However, I read Rekindled Love by TL Clark and loved it so much I wanted to read more of her work – so I pushed myself and stepped out of my comfort zone. I'm glad I did!

I think it's fair to say now that I am a TL Clark fan. The writing of this book is somewhat different as she talks to the reader, at times pretty directly, but it's more like a doctor explaining to you, "Okay, this may hurt a little," just before sticking the needle in. I found it comforting.
I gained sympathy for Tina, the sexually abused protagonist, quite quickly. She was somewhat naive but all girls are to some degree at that age. But when the reality bites, wow! It's cruel. I felt her pain and Clark wrote it extremely well and sympathetically in my opinion.

Tina identifies with Frank, who happens to be gay. Theirs is a friendship of shared pain which adds to the depth of the book and explores the stigmas attached to being a victim or simply sexually "different."
The author did a great job handling difficult subject matter and wrote it in a unique way.
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Aqua4me
4.0 out of 5 stars surprised that I felt sorry for...
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016
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This story saddened me, that I am sure is a typical reaction. While I felt sorry for Tina, I also felt sorry for her parents that surprised me as her father was the molester. The author starting the story out with her parents courtship and early marriage made me feel sympathy for them and sadded that a couple who is so in love could not only ruin their relationship but both ruin their daughter. The mother is not innocent. On some level she had to know what was happening. Also her reaction to finding out, totally aliening her daughter and blaming her was wrong. I was surprised that the father went from a man with normal sexual appetites to molesting his daughter. I would think that he would have thoughts prior to the birth of his daughter but if he did, none were shared with the reader. While I know I should not, I felt sorry for how he ended up.

I liked Tina and Peter's relationship but felt the romantic relationship of Frank and Jake took away from the main couple's one as more time was spent with Frank & Jake then Tina and Peter. Also the story had too many points of view which included Frank's and I did not like the HFN ending. After the terrible things she endured I wanted her to have a HEA.
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ElWood
4.0 out of 5 stars Harrowing but Worth the Read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2015
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I was provided this book for an honest review. After reading it however, I bought it. Not because it was so good, and it was, but because it benefits others. All proceeds from the sale, go to HAVOCA through end of 2015!

Tina's story, is sadly, a story too often seen in society. She is taken advantage of by a family member, and has to learn to be "normal" when she finally understands what has been done to her. Luckily, she finds a great friend, and eventually an understanding partner.

There are parts of this book that are hard to read through, and I appreciate that the author provides ample warning ahead of time, with alternatives to skipping those parts. But to get the fullest appreciation for this book, and to understand Tina, it's best to read it all.

Great book, with a profound message for survivors of abuse, and those that may still be in an abusive situation. There IS help out there for you, and you WILL get through this!
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J C G
5.0 out of 5 stars A Tough — But Important — Topic
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017
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A deeply felt, well-crafted story on an extremely difficult subject. In Broken & Damaged Love, Author TL Clark tackles one of the most difficult topics I can imagine, infusing heart and soul into the evolution of each character. They are human and flawed, longing for love and connection despite previous suffering, despite the risks (and pain) involved. I especially appreciated the author's inclusion of trigger warnings for those who have experienced abuse or who may not have a stomach for the more graphic portions of the story. I'm a fan of TL Clark and look forward to future books!
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Helen
4.0 out of 5 stars A story of abuse and hope
Reviewed in Italy on April 30, 2018
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I love the informal writing style in this book, and the way the author directly addresses the reader occasionally. There is a trigger warning at the beginning, and again the author tells you you can skip the chapter where she goes into detail about the abuse. I would suggest you read it, though, to have a clearer idea about abuse and how it affects the victim.
The author also cleverly misleads you into believing that Dean is the victim at the beginning, having married Deborah, who turns into the wife from hell shortly after the wedding - which relects how abusers like to portray themselves to the outside world, blaming everyone else for their actions.
Poor Tina, Deborah and Dean's daughter, is the victim, and even when the abuse is discovered, life doesn't get any better for her. I felt so sorry for her, and wanted to slap her ignorant mother. Unfortunately, I'm sure that this happens far too often in real life.
Frank is another outsider like Tina, and the two seem destined to meet and become friends. Frank's story is just as interesting as Tina's, and highlights another type of abuse.
This is a thought-provoking story that shows that life can go on after abuse and become better than it was before. At the end, the author also includes links to organisations you can turn to for help if you need it.
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wendywoo
4.0 out of 5 stars AN EASY TO READ, SENSITIVELY-WRITTEN STORY
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2015
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I really liked this story and find myself disagreeing strongly with Mkhmn's review. I did care about the characters and was eager to find out what happened next. I found the section covering Tina's child abuse sensitively written, and easier to read than I expected. For me it hit just the right balance regarding the child abuse element, it is after all a story and not meant to represent an in-depth analysis of a very complex subject.
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Dragons Wings
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read - don't be put off by subject matter
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2015
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I have read all of the books published thus far by TL Clark and this is very different from all of the previous books. What is a very sensitive and potentially difficult situation to write and/or read about has been handled with great care and sensitivity. The main characters really come alive and the ultimate telling of survival and positive future relationships is very uplifting. I could hardly bear to put the book down wanting to read "just one more chapter".
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Mr. Nicholas J. Aves
5.0 out of 5 stars An unexpected set of love topics and storylines
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2016
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This book just wasn't what I expected. I expected slushy romance given the "love" genre, but instead I was treated to a fast paced storyline of love topics that are sometimes hard to discuss, let alone write about. The author covered these with a combination of both sincerity and tenderness that embraced the topics extremely well. Overall a compelling read and would have to be recommended.
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