{"product_id":"9781446490570","title":"The Step Child: A true story of a broken childhood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe true story of Donna Ford, who between the ages of five and eleven was abused by her stepmother Helen. Labelled 'the bastard', the 'little witch' and 'the evil one'; beaten, isolated and afraid to even look at her own reflection, this beautiful little child was told she was lucky to be the victim of abuse - abuse which began as physical and mental, but progressed to the most appalling sexual attacks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite an horrendous early life, Donna is now a successful artist and mother of three with an enormous enthusiasm and an optimism which completely belies her experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2003, Donna watched as her stepmother was found guilty of 'procuring a minor' for sexual abuse and sentenced to two years in prison. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautifully written and savagely honest, \u003ci\u003eThe Step Child\u003c\/i\u003e is Donna's story. It is an inspiring tribute to the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ebury Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107102802160,"sku":"9781446490570","price":12.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781446490570_p0.jpg?v=1763825119","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781446490570","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}