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Sickened: The Memoir Of A Munchausen By Proxy Childhood
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A Young Girl Is Perched On The Cold Chrome Of Yet Another Doctors Examining Table, Missing Yet Another Day Of School. Just Twelve, Shes Tall, Skinny, And Weak. Its Four Oclock, And She Hasnt Been Allowed To Eat Anything All Day. Her Mother, On The Other Hand, Seems Curiously Excited. She'S About To Suggest Openheart Surgery On Her Child To Get To The Bottom Of This. She Checks Her Teeth For Lipstick And, As The Doctor Enters, Shoots The Girl A Warning Glance. This Child Will Not Ruin Her Plans.Sickenedfrom Early Childhood, Julie Gregory Was Continually Xrayed, Medicated, And Operated Onin The Vain Pursuit Of An Illness That Was Created In Her Mothers Mind. Munchausen By Proxy (Mbp) Is The Worlds Most Hidden And Dangerous Form Of Child Abuse, In Which The Caretakeralmost Always The Motherinvents Or Induces Symptoms In Her Child Because She Craves The Attention Of Medical Professionals. Many Mbp Children Die, But Julie Gregory Not Only Survived, She Escaped The Powerful Orbit Of Her Mother'S Madness And Rebuilt Her Identity As A Vibrant, Healthy Young Woman.Sickened Is A Remarkable Memoir That Speaks In An Original And Distinctive Midwestern Voice, Rising To Indelible Scenes In Prose Of Scathing Beauty And Fierce Humor. Punctuated With Julie'S Actual Medical Records, It Recreates The Bizarre Cocoon Of Her Family'S Isolated Doublewide Trailer, Their Wild Shopping Sprees And Gunwaving Confrontations, The Astonishing Navet Of Medical Professionals And Social Workers. It Also Exposes The Twisted Bonds Of Terror And Love That Roped Julie'S Family Togetherincluding The Love That Made A Child Willing To Sacrifice Herself To Win Her Mother'S Happiness.The Realization That The Sickness Lay In Her Mother, Not In Herself, Would Not Come To Julie Until Adulthood. But When It Did, It Would Strike Like Lightning. Through Her Painful Metamorphosis, She Discovered The Courage To Save Her Own Lifeand, Ultimately, The Life Of The Girl Her Mother Had Found To Replace Her. Sickened Takes Us To New Places In The Human Heart And Spirit. It Is An Unforgettable Story, Unforgettably Told.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sickened: The Memoir of a Munchausen by Proxy Childhood'? A: The main theme of 'Sickened' is the exploration of Munchausen by proxy, a form of child abuse where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in a child for attention. The memoir delves into the author's experiences with her mother's manipulation and the impact it had on her childhood and identity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sickened'? A: The author of 'Sickened' is Julie Gregory, who shares her personal story of surviving a challenging childhood marked by her mother's abusive behavior.
- Q: What age group is 'Sickened' appropriate for? A: 'Sickened' is suitable for mature readers, particularly adults and older teens, due to its sensitive subject matter involving child abuse and mental health themes.
- Q: How long is the book 'Sickened'? A: 'Sickened' has a total of 256 pages, providing a comprehensive look at the author's experiences and reflections.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Sickened' have? A: 'Sickened' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a professional appearance for collectors and readers.
- Q: When was 'Sickened' published? A: 'Sickened' was published on September 30, 2003.
- Q: Is 'Sickened' based on true events? A: 'Sickened' is a memoir and is based on Julie Gregory's real-life experiences growing up with a mother who inflicted Munchausen by proxy abuse.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'Sickened'? A: Readers can expect a distinctive Midwestern voice in 'Sickened,' characterized by vivid prose, scathing beauty, and fierce humor, making the memoir both engaging and poignant.
- Q: Are there any medical records included in 'Sickened'? A: 'Sickened' includes actual medical records that punctuate the narrative, providing context and authenticity to the author's experiences.
- Q: What is the condition of the book if purchased used? A: If purchasing a used copy of 'Sickened,' it is typically in good condition, indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still readable and intact.