I Won't Forgive What You Did

by Faith Scott

Born into a life of squalor in the south of England, Faith Scott's infant world was already more challenging than most. Bewildered by the cruel behaviour of her mother and terrified by the violence of her father, when Grandad gives her sweets and does things to her, how is she to know that that isn't what all Grandads do?

Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir, Abuse

352 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2010

Reviews

[Leanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poor girl/lady it seems all through her life boys/men around her were awful the way they treated her, although she managed to study hard and obtain a degree and hold down a good job is amazing
And finally came out a strong woman

[Gail murray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bit long winded

[Helin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never read a memoir before and this was my first. Now I am certain that memoir's are actually very enjoyable for me to read. The content in this book is horrifying and it shocks you on numerous occasions. I hate so many people in this book that I couldn't help feeling relief when they died *cough cough* her nan. Faith has been through so much and this is probably why I enjoy memoirs because it is about other people's life and it's real. Reading Faith's story reminded me of what a happy and healthy childhood I've had and for that I am grateful. This book comes to show that childhood experiences really shape the decisions you make in adult life because at times I couldn't help feeling angry at her for choosing men over her own children. But, we know the root of her inability to make rational choices and we understand her. I want to praise Faith for how honest she was in telling her story - nothing was missed - and at the end of the story I felt like I knew her so well and her story will always stay in my mind.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faith you are so strong.

Faith you are strong, keep going a d make that difference.

I found some of the issue in this book quite hard to comprehend as I also went through similar issues as a child. The difference is I am 38 years old in 2019 and we did not have the use of the internet and domestic violence and other types of abuse were hidden.

All I can say is that Faith is strong and she has made strong children who will go onto have babies who will also be great which stops the ripple affect of abuse. ♥️

[Ms Shannara Damielle Raven Blackwater · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly powerful read.

A brutally honest, sickening, heartbreaking and heart-renching powerful read that leaves u reeling. The courage and great humility within these pages leaves u ultimately inspired n shows how u can be eventually empowered. It's never too late. Something I hv to try n remember as I can relate to some of this n still struggle to find my own self worth n place in life.

[Dawn Clifford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meet Faith, she was mentally and physically abused throughout her life from an early age. Made to feel that it was all her fault, after all as her mother always told her she was born on Wednesday, and Wednesday's child is full of woe. Nearly everyone she comes into contact with makes her feel that she is not worthy of happiness. Not quite sure how she doesn't go under. Although this is a sad story of Faith's life, it's also a brilliant read

[Carol · Rating 2 out of 5]

Frustrating

Although I felt so sorry for Faith at the beginning by the middle I was exasperated. I, too suffered horrendous abuse but the day my child was born I made the decision to put my child first. Faith putting men before her children just angered me and any sympathy I had for her quickly diminished.

[Vivien Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent

This story was so sad, but also full if hope. I am so glad that Faith ended having a good life. Her children must have loved her so much, they could have turned against her. Faith was a very strong lady, she just needed to find it out for herself.

[Gia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A harrowing read. A woman's struggle to understand and overcome her brokenness.

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartbreaking

I gave the writing 5 stars, but what I feel at this point is anger. I wish all of the adults who harmed the child faith and the ones who ignored her cries for help could of died long slow painful deaths being tortured throughout the process of slowly dieing . For adult faith I hope the men she was married to has their crotch infested with 10000 fleas.
Now for the book; all I can say is thank you for sharing hopefully it will help others.

[Kay's · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heartfelt

This book I couldn't pout down I wanted to know what else was going to happen to faiths life, it got right to the heart of a story but its awful to think this is how some people have to live life in fear

[Shraddha Menon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I simply have no words to describe the pain that she as a child and even as an adult went through.. She is really a fighter

[Charlotte Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book hard to read, I have read other books like this and found that I could read them but not this one.
I felt that it was to long even if only 35 chapters and was hard to get into.

[Robi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book. A page turner