Books like Mummy Knew by Lisa James
Lisa James grows up with a step‑father who, from the age of four, gradually escalates his abusive behavior—from physical violence to sexual exploitation—culminating in a pattern that persists until she is 16. She repeatedly pleads for help, but her mother often dismisses or supports the abuse, refusing to intervene. Trapped in a cycle of isolation and fear, Lisa eventually finds a moment of opportunity to break free. The book chronicles her painful journey toward liberation and the profound psychological scars that accompany her survival.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Lisa James
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