Shhhh! Sad, Shocking and Sexy, by C.K. Flook
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Shhhh! Sad, Shocking and Sexy, by C.K. Flook
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In this memoir, Shhhh! Sad, Shocking and Sexy, Flook draws us into a world of childhood abuse baring beauty with brawn, love with illusion, and trust with betrayal that shadowed her for decades before finding her self-worth."Shhhh! is a sad, shocking and sexy story about what happened to a child born into an upper-class, Southern farm family when she didn't 'act like a lady.' In 1940 my father married his maid - twenty-seven years his junior. He was a proud 'ole peacock. She was his young hen. Mother lived to be the 'proper wife,' the 'proper mother.' We were to be 'ladies.' Mother was. My sister was. I wasn't.I had to be broken.The beatings with a switch from the willow tree, a belt or extension cord were used for the blistering, biting lashes given me from age three until I turned sixteen. I escaped Mother's wrath and the feeling of loneliness by going to Grandma's whenever I could. But not to Grandma's bosom or Grandma's big apron. I went to May's bed. May was Grandma's adopted niece, six years my senior. From the time I was four until I turned twelve, May filled my loneliness, fear and anger with sex.I became aware of the enormity of childhood abuse after I finished writing this book. At the end of the 20th Century, they reported in the U.S. one in four boys and one is six girls were sexually abused. This gave me pause to ask why our society is so overburdened with obesity, alcohol, drug and sex addiction -- these are symptoms and direct results of childhood abuse. This put a light on all the self-abuse I had endured. Now I had understanding and compassion for me.My book is aimed at the countless and their families left casualties by their predators over some seventy years, from the 1930s through 1990s. This is an invitation for those who suffer to begin healing. I trust I can help lift the tarp, let the sun peak into the dark, and shine on those beautiful souls.I believe no one wants to live in the dimness of addiction, or the aloneness of mental anguish!"
Shhhh! Sad, Shocking and Sexy, by C.K. Flook- Amazon Sales Rank: #2366368 in Books
- Published on: 2015-05-27
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.02" h x .53" w x 5.98" l, .76 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 254 pages
Review '"The story has abuse at its center but its overarching tale of young women fighting to reconcile society's expectations with other desires also resonates. " - Kirkus Reviews"However, the story's brutal emotional honesty is what keeps it moving." - Kirkus Reviews"A frank, sometimes-disturbing debut novel that highlights the darkness that can lurk within picture-perfect families." - Kirkus Reviews
From the Author My book speaks to all who would like to take a deeper compassionate look into emotional, physical, and sexual abuse.I went from a millionaire to welfare in the 1990s. That was a wake-up call. I realized then I led my life as a 'victim' and in fear of authority since my childhood abuse. The self-abuse with sex, drugs and alcohol was another result of this trauma. They became a shadow used to cover my shame and lack of self-confidence throughout my life. Now I was ready and willing to revisit my childhood; go there touch, taste, smell, and relive it. Writing this book was a beginning of my healing. This was the turning point to go from war to peace within.I became aware of the enormity of childhood abuse after I finished writing this book. Now my desire is to bring more of our abused out from under the covers and help them alleviate some of their pain and shame.From Darkness to Light, "Child sexual abuse is the most prevalent health problem children face with the most serious array of consequences." At the end of the 20th Century, they reported in the U.S. one in four boys and one is six girls were sexually abused. An estimated thirty-nine million survivors of childhood sexual abuse live in America today. This gave me pause to ask why our society is so overburdened with obesity, alcohol, drug and sex addiction -- these are symptoms and direct results of childhood abuse. This put a light on all the self-abuse I had endured. Now I had understanding and compassion for me.My book is aimed at the countless and their families left casualties by their predators over some seventy years, from the 1930s through 1990s. This is an invitation for those who suffer to begin healing. I trust I can help lift the tarp, let the sun peak into the dark, and shine on those beautiful souls.I believe no one wants to live in the dimness of addiction, or the aloneness of mental anguish!
From the Back Cover I did everything society said to be happy. I got the degrees: BA, a Montessori degree, and an MA. I married the "right" men who could "give me respect and boost my confidence." First an attorney. Had one daughter. The marriage ended after seven years because of his affairs. Eight years later, my second husband was a cardiologist from Virginia. We had a bi-coastal, whirlwind coke-induced love affair for eighteen months. The marriage lasted six months. I did things I thought might help society. I sent women to London for abortions before Roe v. Wade. I was active in the peace movement to stop the Vietnam War. I started NORML (the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) with my first husband. I had the right jobs: I wrote and produced for PBS. I won numerous awards. I wrote screenplays to shine the light on inequities. None of this alleviated my pain, shame, and suffering from the childhood beatings and sexual abuse that led to my self-abuse. My healing journey began with Shhhh! "Flook's wild ride will have you clutching both your heart and your brain. The writing is superb and the hair-pin turns will keep you glued to every page. Buckle up and dive in, you'll enjoy the ride from the first page to the last." - Jack Grapes, author and coach of Method Writing "Kelly Flook's moving, honest, and eye-opening memoir Shhhh! doesn't miss a single detail of her arduous, almost impossible journey. Despite the painful content, this is a must read for anyone who has been touched by their own or others' domestic abuse. ... Kelly's healing journey offers hope and wisdom." - Barbara Bottner, award-winning New York Times best-selling author.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Gut Wrenching Story Turns into a Healing Journey By Linda Thompson, Host of The Authors Show Shhhh, Sad, Shocking and Sexy is a raw, nothing-held-back, personal story that is not light reading, and probably not appropriate reading for everyone. However, for those who are attempting to deal with their own emotional challenges and a history of sexual and domestic abuse, reading this book will be beneficial in your healing process. Reading Annalyn’s story will help you see that although your problems seem overwhelming, they may be minor in comparison to what Annalyn experienced from as early as she can remember. I suppose some would forgive Annalyn’s parents for their lack compassion and parenting skills. However, I am not one of those people. The author’s writing is from the heart, yet straight out of a horror show. How she survived is nothing short of amazing. Is it any wonder she struggled through school and into her adult years. There is just way too much history to sweep under the carpet. Ms. Flook is to be commended for her commitment to healing herself and for sharing her very heartbreaking story with the reading public. I truly admire authors who let the world into their most personal and private hell, and Flook is at the top of my admiration list. I can only hope that she has found contentment and happiness going forward.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Phoenix Rising By Lori Thomas Out of the ashes of years of abuse and self destruction arises a woman of strength, wisdom and integrity.This book will take you on a journey that may seem alien, shocking or too close for comfort, depending on your own history.There are many kinds of abuse - some overt, others subtle, but all leaving their mark, and especially for girls and women, all too often resulting in similar behavior - that of self destruction. This is a book that is frightening yet cathartic in its brutal honesty. It is a picture of our society that is too prevalent - but still so invisible and so very damaging. Many thanks to Kelly Flook for having the amazing courage to tell her story so that others know they are not alone. She shows that no matter what has happened in the past, it is possible to heal and become happy and whole.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. to better and better lives By Marilyn Nyborg If you or anyone you know is dealing with ANY kind of ABUSE, please read C.K. Flook's "Shhhh! You won't feel alone AND you'll learn ALOT.....Finally someone shared such a raw truth story. It will either be a tough read or listen for you or you'll really relate and say "If she made it, so can I !" Onward we all go, to better and better lives!!
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