Behind Closed Doors A Daughter’s Story Amazon.co.uk: DeChristopher, Daniella, Dryfhout, Maria: 9780999510803: Books
| Publisher : | Daniella DeChristopher, LLC (23 Nov. 2017) |
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| Language : | English |
| Paperback : | 289 pages |
| ISBN-10 : | 0999510800 |
| ISBN-13 : | 978-0999510803 |
| Dimensions : | 13.97 x 1.85 x 21.59 cm |
| Best Sellers Rank: | 2,722 in Child Abuse Biographies |
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| Customer reviews: | 4,326 ratings |
Sylvia Dennis –
A truly inspiration to all
A truly inspiration to anyone that had a rough childhood or just a rough life.This shows if you really work hard snd keep focus no matter what you can succeed
One person found this helpful
julie.Foust –
great read
I really loved this book, it’s wonderful to hear how someone changed their life around like you did. I hope you don’t stop writing it was a wonderful book and I enjoyed it immensely thank you for sharing your life Daniella
4 people found this helpful
DD50 –
A good read but…..
This was a good read. It explored everything the author experienced from different angles and different perspectives which I appreciated. Not to minimize the trials and tribulations the author experienced but I honestly thought there was going to be more to her story. Overall it was a good book though.
Kathryn E. Korb –
Perseverance!
Daniella could have easily become a statistic, after suffering constant abandonment by a mom whose own tragic life left Daniella feeling unloved and unwanted. Thanks to the love and help from others, she never have up ! Very inspiring, but felt her writing style lacked the emotion and depth that would enable readers to really empathize and relate to such a painful upbringing that impacted her life.
One person found this helpful
#dumbbooks –
Good read
It a good book, keeps you going wanting to know what happens next. Sad story but happy ending! Great read.
2 people found this helpful
00GhostNonya –
perseverance
Amazing book I’d wished I’d read in my twenty’s. Very inspirational and full of everything that people enjoy pain love sex and trauma and most importantly a happy ending. This book has something for everyone to either gain from or relate to. God is good all of the time.
5 people found this helpful
Diane Mongrain –
Gripping
I read this book in 2 hrs. I found you could connect to the characters emotions. I just couldn’t put it down.
Collleen –
One of the best reads….
The tenacity this woman and her mother had for survival was more than anything I can comprehend. The heartbreaking choices Daniella’s mother made to take care of her child said much about her character.. This is a story I will never forget!
One person found this helpful
dstar –
Perspective is everything
I don’t typically write reviews, but the story touched me. It’s not technically written well, but then again my book I wrote wasn’t either. But I can relate to the story, the person, the life and internal feelings. I applaud the courage to write a life story and putting yourself out there. Be proud.. be brave..
Sonja Cameron –
Very inspiring
Kudos to you for having the strength to carry on. I know it was hard for you and your mom.Your book is well written and detailed.
2 people found this helpful
Jan P. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Read it in one!!
Great read unputdownable it is now 2 15 am in the UK and I just had to know how it ended .Thank you for sharing hour amazing journey and emotional survival
2 people found this helpful
Cheryl fynes –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unbelievable
Wow what a read. What a fantastic woman not what I was expecting but an amazing story making lady for never given well done u
One person found this helpful
Diane –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Touching
I love true stories and this book was touching in every way. Never go back only forwards. Excellent read xx.
Deb –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth a read
I’ve read this over the course of a few days. What an interesting story which shows the hardship of what life was like for a teenage mum in the 50’s. I don’t want to spoiler, but it made me happy to know that sometimes revenge is a dish best served cold.
One person found this helpful
lkh. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book
Good on you for making something of yourself.so glad you stayed with good people as a child..not many left today.blessings to you and your family.
Homeschoolingcrayson –
quick read
It was a good quick read. I’d read more of her books. But this one was nothing extraordinary, maybe be she should here my life story.
MrsB –
Behind Closed Doors
This was an emotional roller coaster of a read. I very easily felt sympathy for the child as well as the mother who dragged her poor daughter though the knot holes of her messed up life.
CONNIE H. –
Adding this book to my collection
Perfect condition!
Bernadette Kea –
Genuine and touching
Well written and inspiring to everyone whose going through pain from all angles, pain of not having resources and fighting through it all. Thank you for sharing the details and the truth about hardest times many people would never dare to share. This is therapeutic. Everyone of us have problems but many would never share their hardship to inspire others. Thank you DD and God bless
Tammy L Meyer –
An Easy Read
For once, this wasn’t a story of abuse or neglect of a child. It was about a young parent’s struggle to do what was right by her daughter after being abandoned by her father & everyone she loved. Beautifully written.
S. Giliotti –
Honest real life stuff
This was a nicely paced story about human suffering on many different levels. It had a very raw and personal feel as though the author was sitting down next to you telling her story with all its ups and downs. The author never dwelled too long on any particular event, which kept a healthy pulse throughout. While the writing style was simplistic, I see this as a strength because it allowed the reader to delve into to the rawness and emotion without being tangled around clever and circuitous metaphors that would only subtract from the reality of the author’s struggles. It’s nice to see that a child so twisted and turned was able to learn, grow and trust in love after all. Bravo….
M. Lemmons –
Breathtaking truthfully written
I wish I had this book 25 years ago. What inspiration! To all that are troubled to those in bad relationships making bad decisions. Look up you can correct it all. You are worth all good things believe in yourself- this book will help you know you can do anything just set your mind to it all things are possible
One person found this helpful
Lori R –
An easy read
The story lures you back in just to see what is going to happen. It’s an easy read and not difficult to finish. Was happy with the ending.
One person found this helpful
Amzn Consumer –
Raw and Emotional
This book will take you on an emotional roller coaster and make you feel the emotions the author is going through.It gives you an image of how precious life can be.I would highly recommend this book!
One person found this helpful
Patricia AC –
A really tough life
I liked this book for two reasons, the first the way the story was told by two different people (although it can also lead to some confusion and the reader has to refocus on who is narrating the story at that particular point) and the second is the total sincere way the facts are presented. “Don’t rely on others to make you happy” was the sentence that summed the whole thing up. Yes, quite a good read. Would not normally be my type of book but it came my way and I decided it deserved to be read.
Deborah Roberts –
read this in one day
Couldn’t put it down! Such an open honest story of a difficult childhood and the ups and downs of creating a life for hersel
kykid –
Decent read
It was a quick read but confusing at times at who was telling the story, the aunt or Daniella. But for the most part, it kept me engaged. Though the author writes that she made bad decisions, I don’t see how she made many other than her relationships with people versus say turning to drugs or a life of crime.
johnZ –
I’m glad I did
First, this is not the type of book I would normally read. I heard about it through an author’s forum and I took a peek. I read the Look Inside and the book’s description, then I decided to buy the book. I’m glad I did. As other reviewers have said, I couldn’t put it down once I started to read it. It’s an easy read and the writing is very good. Some people may think that this is a sad story, but for many people who weren’t raised in the Ozzie and Harriet household, they will be able to relate to this author’s story. Sure, there are many sad moments, but the real point of this story is you can get past those moments in your life. Those moments don’t define you, they are simply part of your life. She said it best at the end of her book, “Don’t rely on others to make you happy.”
92 people found this helpful
TrueOBSESSION –
Good book, bad writing
I read this book in one sitting which was easy to do. It’s pretty short. I also had to figure out that it was Toni writing about Josi to Daniella, then by Daniella, lol. The sentences are so short it reads at a staccato pace. I would have given it five stars if not for that. The author was very open about her life and that I appreciated. She lived a rough one with a lot of heartache, that’s for sure.
Rhonda Witchen –
No matter where you come from you have the power to choose!
Daniella’s beginnings in life where unstable with many heartbreaking disappointments. Her Mother’s cold personality, being left with complete strangers with no idea why or when Mom would be back. I could go on it was deeply emotional to read this child’s experience in life.However she rose up when she becomes aware regardless of circumstance she learned to choose to respond.When she begins it is how her Moms choices affected her and how angry she was with her. When the other side of Mom’s story is revealed she realizes how her Mothers life was shaped by a bad choice. That everything her Mom did was to protect and love her in her own wayDaniella I could not put your book down read straight thru.
One person found this helpful
Nathina –
Heartbreaking Reminder
A book that gives you a heartbreaking reminder on the cruelty of life and how our story begins with our parents. It helps out the “bad parent” in a different light, from anger to understanding. It’s a must read for those who still hold onto resentment and anger, especially towards one’s parents.
Debra Pluchak –
Daniella
This book was a great story of someone tough life but she made it through it. I was bored in the middle but kept reading and it ended up realizing how much of an encouragement it was for me to keep going with my life and not give up.
Barb Hegreberg –
Shocking Reality
Reading this book is like sitting next to someone as they reminisce. It’s a style that I’m not sure I could pull off, but it definitely works in this context. My heart broke over and over again as I learned more of Josie’s life story.Don’t read this without a box of tissues close at hand.WARNING – There is some strong language!
Amazon Customer –
I had a simular life.
This was so familiar to me. I couldn’t manage to be so forgiving. Sorry. My childhood still haunts me. God forgive me.
lauren labetti –
Great Book
I loved this book. Took me one and a half days to finish it. I couldn’t put it down. Defiantly a good read.
One person found this helpful
Kindle Customer –
Sad story…
but also good inspiration for those struggling with difficult issues. I think most families have secrets, and I’ve never discovered some of them to this day.
Kelly Bender –
Great Quick Read. Highly Recommend
No one knows the full story of another. What an honest story told to show strength and resilience of character not to blame,shame or condemn others. So glad your found your truths and your voice.
One person found this helpful
Tanya –
Such a good book
The author tells such an amazing story of both her mother’s life and her own. There is never a dull moment. I couldn’t put it down so I read it in one day.
Claudette –
Good read
Arrived in a good time frame. Worth the buy. A good read. I would recommend this book.
Barbara Franks –
The end….
This book reminds me of so many things….survival of the fittest comes kind of closeI love the word resilience but I guess it’s because I relate so much to the storyBehind closed doors 🚪 lots of doors 🚪In my epitaph I would like it to say, close the door
One person found this helpful
Carmen Gorgie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspirational
Had to get through a turbulent life. Find yourself and start again and again. Not to give up on life,
Pamb –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compelling read
This is a very soul searching story of someone’s heartache and strength and shows how strong a person she was at the end of it all
Natalia Emilian –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very interesting book
It was interesting and easy to read. It is a sad book but with a happy ending. The examples given in the book made me to fight more for my goals
jacqui feehan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
Couldn’t put the book down. Amazing strong woman, so many struggles but she overcame them all. Really good book well worth reading.
amanda finlay –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written book
This is a story of heartache and sheer determination to have better life a very strong woman and heartbreaking decision a mother made to protect her daughter 💔😢
Moira –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Page Turner
I read this book in 3 evenings, I couldn’t put it down and wanted to know what was going to happen next.
nikki brown –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Review
More like a novel than a true story came across as a bit fake and unrealistic just by the way it was written and told
21 Larkin lane –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sentences
This book was such easy reading and it was all summed up at the end in a couple of sentences. I could have just read them rather then the whole book
SAMANTHA RAYBOULD –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
Written with honesty and Daniella you seriously should be proud of your achievements. A guttsy survivor just like your mother.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend
Excellent read. Highly recommend. Interesting, personal and engaging. Well written and dare I say, a page turner. I wanted to know what happened next and couldn’t put it down. A superb read. Down to earth yet individual and engaging. Thank you.
2 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
No connection
I found the book easy to read but with no real emotions and I had a hard time connecting with the main characters.
One person found this helpful
amber thomas –
Good story but…
I love a real life story but this felt rushed. I needed more detail. This woman/ girl went through so much this story could have gone off the charts If we just got a little more emotion description and if it was longer. It was a good read and I love that she felt brave enough to tell her story. But I read it in less than 24hrs….
9 people found this helpful
Reads4fun –
Quick Read, Keeps your Attention
This is a memoir written by the daughter of a teenage girl, Josie, who became pregnant, was kicked out by her father, forced into marrying the father of her child, and her struggle to provide for Daniella without education or money. The story is told in two parts. One by an aunt or friend of her mother, wasn’t clear unless I missed something, and then the second part is told by Daniella. Josie does not have it easy for many years. Forced into hiding when her husband, whom she divorced while he was in prison, gets out and searches for her. He beats her nearly to her death when he finally finds her. Josie’s life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a girl named Gina. She and Gina spent many years together and tried to raise Daniella the best they could with little income. Sadly, they dropped Daniella off with a couple who seemed to be foster parents. Josie was in and out of Daniella’s life a number of times when she would take Daniella back and then later drop her off with someone different. Daniella had a number of loving foster parents who loved and nurtured her. It wasn’t until Daniella was a grown adult that she found out the truth about her mother’s life and life choices. I finished this in just a few hours. It’s a quick read. While the writing is somewhat childish, I rather thought it added to Daniella’s story since she was just a small child going through so much.
46 people found this helpful
Shana Dines –
She is of mixed heritage but appears that her grandparents were good people even though her mother’s parents kicked her mother
Wow. Daniella is an inspiration. It is hard to believe that someone could go through everything that she has and still triumph over her upbringing. She was abandoned over and over by her mother who got pregnant at sixteen by a juvenile delinquent teenager. She is of mixed heritage but appears that her grandparents were good people even though her mother’s parents kicked her mother, Josie, out when she got pregnant. At least Daniella had a personality and spirit where two different families that she was dumped on loved her and wanted to adopt her. I believe with the loving spiritual personality that she has it has helped her to overcome the hell that she went through as a child. There were people in her life, like the two foster families that wanted her to Gina, her mother’s friend and the mafia guys, Big Al and cohorts that treated her well and loved her. Her father Nickie was a beast from hell that made her life even worse when she met him as a young adult. If Daniella could triumph over her “raising” no one should have an excuse to blame their childhood on why they ended up becoming bad people. Maybe if her mother’s parents wouldn’t have disowned her, things would have been better for Josie, Daniella’s mother. Maybe it wouldn’t have made a difference. Whatever happened Josie made some really bad choices but Daniella has a forgiving heart and was able to at least understand why her mother did the things she did.It was a hard book to put down, and there were parts where I wanted to say, “No Daniella, don’t do that, ” because I was pretty sure it would end up badly and I was right. It was sad though because someone who was trying to do right trusted their father who was a horrible person.I would like to add though that she had some really good influences in her life, with friends that helped and families that were genuinely good caring people. It is nice to know there are families out there that take in kids and want the best for them. I hope that those people read this book and see how much Daniella loved and appreciated them, and how they influenced her to have the self-esteem that helped her to overcome her horrible lineage.
42 people found this helpful
Dragon Lady –
Can’t put dowm
Very well written. Is a real page turner. Is a great story and motion to many.A great story. Amazing
Naomi seitz –
Great book
This book had me at the first page I couldn’t put it down such an amazing story about a brave little girl who had to over come more heartache and pain then a little girl should this was such a good read
Courtney Caldwell –
Amazing Story
This author put the story of her life so beautifully on paper. I read it in a day, I couldn’t put it down. I felt her heartbreak and her happiness and her disappointments and successes as she laid them out for the world to read. What a heartbreaking story with a happy ending. I’m so sorry for what she suffered and I’m proud of her for not letting her story hold her back in life. What an inspiration this woman is. 💖
5 people found this helpful
Michelle –
Worth the read.
It’s a good book.Worth the read
4 people found this helpful
Kindle Customer –
Very happy for the main character
I didn’t realize until the end of the book how much I can relate to the main character now I’m sad lol. This was a very good book, very heartbreaking and very relatable.
3 people found this helpful
Barb Godin –
Great Book1
I found this book very interesting It did not go in the direction I thought it would. It kept me reading to the end and finished it in one day. Highly recommend.
One person found this helpful