Review of The Basement of Child Abuse
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Review of The Basement of Child Abuse
Calanda J. Owens, during her formative years, endured harsh and unjust treatment from her mother and siblings. She was relegated to living in the basement, forced to sleep on the cold, bare floor, all in an effort to prevent her from accessing the main apartment, where food was available. In her adult life, she continues to be haunted by the regret of not understanding why she was subjected to such treatment by those from whom she expected unconditional love. Nightmares plague her, immersing her back into those hellish days. Although her husband, Tim, played a crucial role in bringing happiness into her life, the past continues to cast its shadow. As a result, she decided to write a book titled The Basement of Child Abuse.
The Basement of Child Abuse by Calanda J. Owens is a non-fiction work that recounts the author's childhood experiences characterized by abusive and violent treatment from her mother, Jessica, and her siblings. Through this book, Calanda seeks to escape the realm of nightmares and heal the wounds inflicted upon her heart by her tumultuous past.
There is not a single aspect of this poignant book that fails to captivate. From beginning to end, I was fully engrossed. The author's tone and the organization of her thoughts ensure that the book fulfills its intended purpose. While reading, I felt that the author took great care in expressing her emotions without ambiguity or misinformation. The text effectively conveys an outpouring of emotions from a wounded heart. Right from the "Dedication" section, where she explains the book's content, I was deeply moved by her past circumstances. In fact, her account reminds me of mothers I have witnessed inflicting wickedness and hatred upon their children. Specifically, I recalled an encounter with a mother who callously poured powdered pepper into her child's eyes, evoking a heightened sense of empathy and leading me to ponder the same question posed by Calanda in her book: Why would a mother harbor such intense hatred towards her own daughter and subject her to such cruelty? The book also prompted me to reflect on my own childhood and the part of my life transitioning into adulthood that, although not deprived of food like Calanda, was marked by mistreatment akin to abuse. I have experienced being belittled and ridiculed by my mother on multiple occasions, which motivated me to distance myself from her for a while and begin embracing the belief I have in myself.
What I admire most about this book is its ability to evoke deep emotions within me. Additionally, the author skillfully employs a jovial tone in certain parts of the narrative, particularly when describing the love she showered upon her children and how her husband became the source of her happiness in life.
I only came across a single typo in the book, indicating professional editing. The book dives straight into the details of her life without unnecessary fillers, accounting for its brevity. According to the author, the purpose of the book is to instill hope and illuminate the path for any child or adult enduring abusive treatment or domestic violence, empowering them to break free and pursue the life they envision for themselves; therefore, I wholeheartedly recommend it to such an audience out there. If you doubt the existence of such harsh treatment, this book is for you, as it will enlighten you through Calanda's account. Due to its professional editing and the absence of any flaws, I would rate it 5 out of 5 stars.
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As I read further I began to see how the author's emotion was tempered by this same child abuse at a tender age.
The choice of words utilized is admirable, and I enjoyed the narrative.
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