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KERI 2: The Original Child Abuse True Story
CHILD ABUSE TRUE STORIES VOLUME 2 OF KAT WARD'S SENSATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY! Being a teenager isn’t easy. Even kids who grow up in happy, loving households encounter all manner of problems during adolescence. But children who were abused, raped, bullied, mistreated or neglected during their earliest years, face the transition at an even greater disadvantage. For they not only come completely ill-prepared, but also badly scarred, and often still licking the wounds from their childhoods. This second volume of Kat Ward’s sensational autobiography covers her plight as she grew in stature, and began to challenge the authority structures that had ruled over her young life so cruelly up until that point. It was a desperate rebellion in true teen spirit, but even with all the will in the world, she was still a child in a world full of grown-ups. And if there’s one thing an abuser knows all too well, it’s how to wield their power over the powerless… This is a true story of child abuse. Reader discretion is advised.
519 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 6, 2011
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May 18, 2012
A bit short compared to the first book at only 13 chapters, seem to finish rather abruptly without any kind of resolution and only covered Keri's time leading from 15 to almost 16. Would have liked to read through to adulthood.
April 9, 2019
The entire Keri series was actually quite entertaining despite the fact that the abuse that she went through from her Mother was unbelievable, but somehow here spirit and determination to "live" despite her Mother's wishes made for an interesting read. She did not dwell on the many instances of verbal abuse at home, but worst of all was the constant elaborate lies told to the community, social workers neighbors and even her own family and brother..to the degree that no one believed her claims of how her Mother treated her and she could never seem to get past that. Her reputation seemed to follow her and ruin even the smallest thing that she would manage to obtain for herself. It is a great read. i was looking for something different and refreshing and i found it. Each book does end with a cliff hanger, not because its intended, but because it is simply the story of her life, so where it ends, it must pick up again at some point. Keri did the whole self fulfilling prophecy for awhile, becoming what her mother set her up to be, but not for long. Its a motivational read about how you can overcome unbelievable obstacles of physical and verbal abuse, forced prostitution, rape and many other crimes that become such a part of your everyday life that they are your normal, but you don't have to lose who you really are on the inside. hard to read at times, but what I was looking for when i went looking for something different.
October 8, 2019
Keri's story mirrors my own life
After not liking the ending of book 1, I found Book 2. Im now off to read book 3.
I've found by reading this book, memories of my childhood come flooding back. (I must say, my father was very loving, after he left, mum became mother, as she tried her best to kill me. I was NOT raped by family nor staff. I was raped after I turned 18). Mother could be based on my own mother and her thoughts of me. I cried when Keri cried, I laughed when Keri laughed. I don't like the staff at the home. Mirroring my childhood in homes (salvation army run). I could not put this book down. My heart breaks each time Keri's heart does. An exceptionally good read. Highly recommended
After not liking the ending of book 1, I found Book 2. Im now off to read book 3.
I've found by reading this book, memories of my childhood come flooding back. (I must say, my father was very loving, after he left, mum became mother, as she tried her best to kill me. I was NOT raped by family nor staff. I was raped after I turned 18). Mother could be based on my own mother and her thoughts of me. I cried when Keri cried, I laughed when Keri laughed. I don't like the staff at the home. Mirroring my childhood in homes (salvation army run). I could not put this book down. My heart breaks each time Keri's heart does. An exceptionally good read. Highly recommended
July 7, 2018
Nice to see Keri stick up for herself
The atrocities this young woman manages to survive are nothing short of amazing. Good luck out there, Kat, wherever you are.
The atrocities this young woman manages to survive are nothing short of amazing. Good luck out there, Kat, wherever you are.
September 1, 2023
Kat, I think your story was among the best I've ever read. I like reading about children who have been abused. Don't think I like the frightening part of the stories, it just shows how the children were able to come out of that horrible trauma and lead productive lives. You are a very special woman and your books were so captivating I could not put them down. I'm so proud of you,even though I don't know you personally. I loved your spirit and determination to break out of your situation and go on and have some happiness. You deserved it. Love to you, from
lynda. By the way, My growing up years were very happy and if I HAD MY LIFE TO DO TO DO OVER AGAIN I WOULD HAVE WORKED WITH CHILDREN THAT CAME FROM ABUSIVE HOMES. I'M 81 YEARS OLD AND HAVE AII WAYS WORKED WITH CHILDREN. TAKE CARE.
lynda. By the way, My growing up years were very happy and if I HAD MY LIFE TO DO TO DO OVER AGAIN I WOULD HAVE WORKED WITH CHILDREN THAT CAME FROM ABUSIVE HOMES. I'M 81 YEARS OLD AND HAVE AII WAYS WORKED WITH CHILDREN. TAKE CARE.
December 24, 2019
Too many memories
I’m 56 and my past has caught up on me. My father( terry ) funny enough abused me from a very young age, he never hurt me like your dad , I was daddy’s little girl from around three. Like you my mother hated me and beat me, no matter what o did.
Yet to this day, I want/wanted mother’s love and what she did has ended up hurting so much more than dad.
After two attempts to kill myself, I’m finally under mental health care, I only hope they listen and believe.
I’m 56 and my past has caught up on me. My father( terry ) funny enough abused me from a very young age, he never hurt me like your dad , I was daddy’s little girl from around three. Like you my mother hated me and beat me, no matter what o did.
Yet to this day, I want/wanted mother’s love and what she did has ended up hurting so much more than dad.
After two attempts to kill myself, I’m finally under mental health care, I only hope they listen and believe.
January 20, 2019
Keri, I wondered why you didn’t run away to your nana or to a neighbor when you turned 14? When you your mom threw you down the stairs and beat you up black and blue, leaving scars on your body and a black sore eye, you didn’t say anything to your nana and uncle on your week Long Beach vacation. Other times you confronted your mom about all the wicket things she’s done and said to you?
July 13, 2020
Can’t seem to put it down. I absolutely enjoyed this book so much I bought as many as audible had available. It is a wonderful story that gives readers a true peek into living the life as an abused child.
March 2, 2025
Can't put it down
For fans of Torey Hayden, Cathy Glass and Maggie Hartley... This is a gripping story about a very strong survivor who overcame enormous obstacles in her own home growing up, and again later on when government providers let her down.
For fans of Torey Hayden, Cathy Glass and Maggie Hartley... This is a gripping story about a very strong survivor who overcame enormous obstacles in her own home growing up, and again later on when government providers let her down.
January 14, 2019
Wow
I cannot put these books down, I'm so intrigued. My heart aches at very bad thing that has happened, and the lack of help has me sick.
I cannot put these books down, I'm so intrigued. My heart aches at very bad thing that has happened, and the lack of help has me sick.
November 11, 2020
Heart wrenching story. Thier are seven books in this series charting keri's life so far in on to part 5
September 4, 2021
Just an abridged version of Keri1
I've rated it 2 stars as it's a story ,albeit a good one, I've now read and paid for twice!
I've rated it 2 stars as it's a story ,albeit a good one, I've now read and paid for twice!
March 25, 2023
Read Trigger Warning!! This book will break your heart and make you hug your kids and not want to let them go
June 29, 2023
Disturbing but Great Story
I binge-read the first two Keri books to see if poor Keri had finally found happiness and safety. Now I’m on to the third book!!
I binge-read the first two Keri books to see if poor Keri had finally found happiness and safety. Now I’m on to the third book!!
September 1, 2023
Just when I thought Keri's life could not get any worse, it does. This is without a doubt the most horrific story I have ever read, but I could not put it down.
November 15, 2025
What this lady went through is mind blowing,I just couldn't put it down,I look forward to reading all her other books,stay strong my darling ,your amazing.
March 31, 2016
Dear dear Keri...... doomed to be abused... no selfishness for you.
If you are squeamish with descriptive violence, the kind where you feel the blow, or cower and skip the parts of being raped.... DO NOT READ THIS SERIES ANY FURTHER!
Kat has been brutally candid with the violence in her life. She has taken the reader for a horrific ride. You grow to love her, ache for her to be loved. Even hope she awakens to find it has all been but a nightmare. Continue on if you are like myself; I need to know that she is okay. I want to be there when she is engulfed with the love she so richly deserves.
Mostly I want to follow her story and see how much more of myself I see in Keri.
If you are squeamish with descriptive violence, the kind where you feel the blow, or cower and skip the parts of being raped.... DO NOT READ THIS SERIES ANY FURTHER!
Kat has been brutally candid with the violence in her life. She has taken the reader for a horrific ride. You grow to love her, ache for her to be loved. Even hope she awakens to find it has all been but a nightmare. Continue on if you are like myself; I need to know that she is okay. I want to be there when she is engulfed with the love she so richly deserves.
Mostly I want to follow her story and see how much more of myself I see in Keri.
July 18, 2015
Oh my gosh!
You are killing me with this ending your books at such critical moments! You are an amazing writer! I am truly enjoying reading these books. Keri has found warmth in her heart. Only to have it all dashed away, again! Again, I am left eagerly wanting to read so much more!
You are killing me with this ending your books at such critical moments! You are an amazing writer! I am truly enjoying reading these books. Keri has found warmth in her heart. Only to have it all dashed away, again! Again, I am left eagerly wanting to read so much more!
March 16, 2016
Excellent
Just finished reading this and have read the first book as well. Excellent throughout and holds attention. Social services have much to answer for. The word of this child's mother was accepted as gospel despite evidence that would have proven otherwise had this case been properly investigated..
Just finished reading this and have read the first book as well. Excellent throughout and holds attention. Social services have much to answer for. The word of this child's mother was accepted as gospel despite evidence that would have proven otherwise had this case been properly investigated..
September 14, 2017
Wow
This story part 2 was as unnerving as the first. To read what an innocent child had to go through is so heartbreaking. I also suffered at the hands of my mother and father and at that time living here in the States thought one as the only one that it was happening to. I hope she has finally found some peace. God bless her.
This story part 2 was as unnerving as the first. To read what an innocent child had to go through is so heartbreaking. I also suffered at the hands of my mother and father and at that time living here in the States thought one as the only one that it was happening to. I hope she has finally found some peace. God bless her.
April 18, 2015
Very sad
The story is told in such a way you feel like you actually know Keri. No child should have to live through these situations.
The story is told in such a way you feel like you actually know Keri. No child should have to live through these situations.
December 8, 2015
Child abuse and sexuaabuse
Very well written, kept my interest all the way through. This stuff does exist,, in families you would not believe.
Very well written, kept my interest all the way through. This stuff does exist,, in families you would not believe.
November 28, 2016
Great reAd
So sad is kerri s story to Read but she is so brave I could not put the book done I needed to see she was OK
So sad is kerri s story to Read but she is so brave I could not put the book done I needed to see she was OK
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