"I vowed then that I would never let the bastards win."

The young girl could see no escape from the terror she experienced at the hands of those who she should have been most able to trust. But when opportunities to make changes presented themselves, she grabbed hold of them with both hands. Courage, perseverance and determination allowed the girl to pursue a life she'd never dared to imagine for herself while ensuring those responsible for her torment didn't win.

An inspiring and heartfelt memoir of a young girl enduring horrific abuse from her mother and uncle, Blossom in the Dust is an extraordinary true tale of hope in appalling circumstances.