Somewhere North of Where I Was

by Nicole Spence

A memoir of a young Nova Scotia girl’s troubled childhood, her loss of innocence, and her struggle to survive and persevere.  Somewhere North of Where I Was is the heartrending story of a young girl whose childhood innocence was stolen. Retold with the reflective voice of a woman who has survived and transcended the trauma of childhood poverty, neglect, and abuse, Spence’s wisdom and poignant storytelling abilities suck you into the world of a little girl whose tragic circumstances are tempered with fond family memories. One may be left to wonder how it is a child can survive and move beyond such experiences.   With brazen honesty and a driving spirit of hope, perseverance and sometimes sheer stubborn will, Spence brings the reader into her world as she lived it, moving us along, pulling us apart, compelling us to continue reading. In the years of being shuffled from one alcoholic parent to another and finally into foster care, Spence becomes a little girl we cry for, love and cheer for. Spence is everybody's child.

323 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 4, 2018

Reviews

[Erin Richard · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Jficele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nicole has lived a life of struggle, hardship and abuse unimaginable to most of us. She graciously shares her story with us so that she might help others who have also suffered. I listened to Nicole read the audio book and was surprised how well she was able to do this. Her healing and ability to forgive is incredible but my heart still hurts for the little girl that was her.

[Madison Murray · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best books I’ve read, easy to read and catch’s you early! Love reading stories from locals