Words Can Describe

Abi Grant

RRP: £11.99

Publisher: PICADOR

Publication Date : 19/06/2009

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

12 years ago, writer Abi Grant was raped in her flat by an intruder; these 6 violent minutes changed her life and she lost everything. Although she reported the attack the perpetrator was not traced at the time. She gradually began to rebuild her life, until many years later the Cold Case Unit called and the case went to court. This is a courageous and even at times humorous account of her experiences, and particularly what is involved in trying to get a conviction for rape in today's system. This is ultimately though, a story of survival, and affirms the power of words in describing terrible experiences.

Publisher's description:

The writer Abi Grant was attacked by a drug-addicted serial rapist. Fifteen violent minutes had changed her life. This title tells her story with dysfunctional family background, teen trauma and an account of what going to court to try to get a rape conviction really means, including a guide to the do's and don'ts of handling trauma victims.

ISBN: 9780330505055