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| Title | : | Unbeaten: The Story of my Brutal Childhood |
| Author | : | Kim Woodburn |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 304 pages |
| Published | : | October 1st 2006 by Hodder & Stoughton (first published 2006) |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Biography. Autobiography. Memoir. Sociology. Abuse |
Kim Woodburn
Hardcover | Pages: 304 pages Rating: 4.12 | 1201 Users | 49 Reviews
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I read this after seeing Kim mention her family problems and her dead baby in an interview. I felt this book didn't know what it was meant to be - first and foremost it's her autobiography, but the version I have is definitely designed to be an 'abuse' genre book and the traditional black & white photo of a sad little blonde girl on the front is not Kim. I don't normally read 'abuse' genre books - this is my third - as I have mixed feelings about them. Perhaps those who would pick this up because they like abuse books would find it disappointing though.That said, Kim's description of her childhood paints a grim picture to say the least. I think she's aiming at an overall message of "look how far I've come from my crappy beginnings", but despite the violence at various stages of her life and awful premature delivery of a stillborn son, I couldn't help feeling like she did okay due to her looks and got more than a few lucky breaks along the way.
It's an easy, quick read, but obviously not very cheery, and fans of her or her show might want to give it a read. In some places I got irritated with the way it was written and a fair bit of repetition (whether that's down to her or a ghostwriter, I don't know). I could say more about this book, but I'm sure many people gain something from reading it, particularly if they've been through similar things, so if any good comes from it I shouldn't criticise. (/Diplomacy!)
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| Original Title: | Unbeaten: The Story of My Brutal Childhood |
| ISBN: | 0340922214 (ISBN13: 9780340922217) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.12 From 1201 Users | 49 ReviewsAssess About Books Unbeaten: The Story of my Brutal Childhood
It takes some talent to take a relentless catalogue of abuse and misfortune and make it totally numbifying. The ghost writer's fingers should be battered with this book so that they cannit inflict any more horrific writing on the world. In spite of the horrendous life she's lead, the tone of the book doesn't paint her in the best light, but i still like her and would like her to call me a filthy beggar and then purse her lips at me while she white gloves me dusty crevices.[Earlier: From oneSo honest... I'd never watched any of kims TV programmes.. So this is the first insight to her persona. Great read, took a complete like to her... Had a little watch of her TV appearances.. & what a truly lovely woman.
Unsure as to why a few people have slated this book, I thought it was a good - albeit somewhat tough at times - read. Like many people Ive only really seen Kim on television clad in fancy rubber gloves and hair high to heaven, however I found it interesting to find out more about her and her upbringing. Containing fairly detailed stories of abuse and alcoholism its quite tough to read in parts, from seeing others say it doesnt paint her in a good light is quite shocking as Im not entirely sure
This is the first time I pick up a biography and I'll be truly honest with you! "Unbeaten" is a must-read. Believe me! You really don't wanna miss Kim Woodburn's sad story.In her biography, Kim Woodburn tells us in details about her wretched childhood and dismal days with her abusive parents. Everything in her life was unpleasant. Kim would be beaten and punished severely just because of her mother is in a bad mood. Sometimes her mother would hit her just because she wants to! Which left me
Loved this bookThis woman deserved a huge dollop of good fortune and I am so glad she found happiness! Enjoyed this book!
This book was really quite something and I don't think it did Pat McKenzie aka Kim Woodburn any favours at all. She came across as an incredibly self absorbed and grittily determined person who thought the world owed her a favour and was quite happy to coast on it. I found it very hard to believe the endless tales of woe, abuse and depravity documented in the book and I wonder how much of Kim's history is remembered very differently by the others who lived it with her.
i must confess i have never been a huge fan of this lady but since reading this book it has made me warm to her. she had a simply dreadful childhood which reading this book makes you wonder how she managed to survive. well worth reading
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