Books like Singing Songs by Meg Tilly
The story is told from the eyes of Anna, a five‑year‑old girl, who comes to terms with her family's dark reality. When her mother remarries, the new husband, a habitual drunk, repeatedly rapes Anna’s sisters, and the mother essentially ignores the abuse. The narrative captures the unsettling experience from the child’s perspective, illustrating the helplessness and silence that often surround domestic violence.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Meg Tilly
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