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Ugly: The Story of a Bullied Girl
A MUST-READ for every teenager! This is a collection of one girl's personal experiences as a victim of bullying throughout middle and high school, the effect it had on her psyche and her struggle to find her self-worth.
"The stories contained in this book are real, honest, and eye-opening. They are how I, the ugly girl, remember them to have happened. My story has shaped who I am, how I grew up, and what I have become.
Every rumor, every snide remark, every shun was enough to leave a permanent scar on my self-esteem and cause me to question every compliment I would receive.
Those who bullied me, berated me and emotionally beat me down did however give me a strength and resolve I would not have gained otherwise.
Now, I am stronger, more beautiful, and ready to tell my story. So thank you pretty, popular, mean girl, I am better than ever." - Kate MacHugh
"The stories contained in this book are real, honest, and eye-opening. They are how I, the ugly girl, remember them to have happened. My story has shaped who I am, how I grew up, and what I have become.
Every rumor, every snide remark, every shun was enough to leave a permanent scar on my self-esteem and cause me to question every compliment I would receive.
Those who bullied me, berated me and emotionally beat me down did however give me a strength and resolve I would not have gained otherwise.
Now, I am stronger, more beautiful, and ready to tell my story. So thank you pretty, popular, mean girl, I am better than ever." - Kate MacHugh
72 pages, Paperback
First published July 21, 2012
About the author
Kate Machugh
3 books14 followersKate started her writing career as a coping skill for when she was a victim of bullying in middle school and high school. Kate often wrote poetry about her feelings of loss, anger, and worthlessness.
Kate's first book; Ugly was published in 2013 by YouthLight Inc. Ugly details Kate's experiences as a victim of bullying.
Tormented is young adult fiction and tackles the topics of bullying, self-harm, and suicide. Kate's writing is raw as she draws upon her own feelings during adolescence.
Barefoot Johnny is Kate's third book. Barefoot Johnny delves deep into the world of teenage sociopaths. Colton Browning is struggling with his sexuality in a town that hangs the gay on a social cross. Neeka Johnson has to outwit pimps, gangs and dealers to stay alive on the mean streets on Delran. Leah Andrews is living in the shadow of a perfect sibling. Their lives collide in a seemingly innocent way with devastating consequences. Three lives entwined by fate. What will become of these three strangers?
Kate's first book; Ugly was published in 2013 by YouthLight Inc. Ugly details Kate's experiences as a victim of bullying.
Tormented is young adult fiction and tackles the topics of bullying, self-harm, and suicide. Kate's writing is raw as she draws upon her own feelings during adolescence.
Barefoot Johnny is Kate's third book. Barefoot Johnny delves deep into the world of teenage sociopaths. Colton Browning is struggling with his sexuality in a town that hangs the gay on a social cross. Neeka Johnson has to outwit pimps, gangs and dealers to stay alive on the mean streets on Delran. Leah Andrews is living in the shadow of a perfect sibling. Their lives collide in a seemingly innocent way with devastating consequences. Three lives entwined by fate. What will become of these three strangers?
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September 15, 2014
Quick and to the point
Kate is incredible. I would recommend this book to any young girl struggling with bullies and feeling alone. I worked with teens in an inpatient rehab and many girls expressed that they started using drugs because the pressure from the bullies at their schools. Kate's story is one that the whole world should hear.
Kate is incredible. I would recommend this book to any young girl struggling with bullies and feeling alone. I worked with teens in an inpatient rehab and many girls expressed that they started using drugs because the pressure from the bullies at their schools. Kate's story is one that the whole world should hear.
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