Items related to Ugly
Constance's mother systematically abused her daughter, both physically and emotionally, throughout her childhood. Regularly beaten and starved, the girl was so desperate she took herself off to Social Services and tried to get taken into care. When that failed, she swallowed bleach 'because it kills all known germs and my mother always told me I was a germ'. When Constance was thirteen, her mother simply moved out, leaving her daughter to fend for herself: there was no gas, no electricity and no food. But somehow Constance found the courage to survive her terrible start in life. This is her heartrending - and ultimately triumphant - story, now with fourteen extra chapters detailing the trial.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Constance Briscoe practises as a barrister and in 1996 became a part-time judge - one of the first black women to sit as a judge in the UK. She lives in Clapham with her two children, Martin and Francesca. Her partner is Tony Arlidge QC.
Review:
On Constance's trial: 'A small triumph for sanity' Observer Review Utterly extraordinary ... harrowing, often deeply disturbing, but ultimately inspiring Daily Mail Reading the book is like an exercise in bottling up your rage. Afterwards, you feel helpless and disturbed. Which is only right. Evening Standard An astonishing true story of hope over adversity Mail on Sunday Remarkable Good Housekeeping Compelling ... Disturbingly honest. Woman & Home Horrific, but remarkable too. Let us hope that Constance's story will inspire young people everywhere to not only hold onto their dreams and make them happen, but also to be better parents themselves. Lesley Pearse This is a lawyer's memoir with a difference, an inspiring antidote to the usual catalogue of tedious milestones towards legal eminence ... She's also managed - a rare feat for a lawyer - to write an absorbing book in language untainted by convoluted legal-speak. Marcel Berlins, Guardian UGLY is the life story of Constance Briscoe. Starved, beaten and told she was an "ugly waste of space", this is a heart-rending account of a mother's cruelty from one of the first black women to sit as a judge in the UK. Elle Widely regarded as the best British contribution to what's often called the "misery memoir" genre. Evening Standard
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHodder Paperback
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0340976608
- ISBN 13 9780340976609
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages448
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Ugly
Published by
Hodder Paperback
(2008)
ISBN 10: 0340976608
ISBN 13: 9780340976609
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.7. Seller Inventory # G0340976608I3N00
Buy Used
US$ 6.30
Convert currency
Stock Image
Ugly
Published by
Hodder Paperback
(2008)
ISBN 10: 0340976608
ISBN 13: 9780340976609
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001219644
Buy Used
US$ 1.92
Convert currency
Stock Image
Ugly
Published by
Hodder Paperback
(2008)
ISBN 10: 0340976608
ISBN 13: 9780340976609
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR001403918
Buy Used
US$ 1.92
Convert currency
Stock Image
Ugly
Published by
Hodder Paperback
(2008)
ISBN 10: 0340976608
ISBN 13: 9780340976609
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR001342649
Buy Used
US$ 1.92
Convert currency
Stock Image
Ugly
Published by
Hodder Paperbacks 10/01/2008
(2008)
ISBN 10: 0340976608
ISBN 13: 9780340976609
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 3
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780340976609
Buy Used
US$ 4.18
Convert currency
Stock Image
Ugly
Published by
Hodder Paperback
(2008)
ISBN 10: 0340976608
ISBN 13: 9780340976609
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. 1692980710. 8/25/2023 4:25:10 PM. Seller Inventory # U9780340976609
Buy Used
US$ 4.89
Convert currency
Stock Image
Ugly
Published by
Hodder Paperbacks
(2008)
ISBN 10: 0340976608
ISBN 13: 9780340976609
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0002893862
Buy Used
US$ 4.49
Convert currency
Stock Image
Ugly
Published by
Hodder Paperbacks
(2008)
ISBN 10: 0340976608
ISBN 13: 9780340976609
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Seller Inventory # CHL9179841
Buy Used
US$ 2.78
Convert currency
Stock Image
Ugly
Published by
Hodder Paperbacks
(2008)
ISBN 10: 0340976608
ISBN 13: 9780340976609
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Seller Inventory # CHL1455709
Buy Used
US$ 2.78
Convert currency
Stock Image
Ugly
Published by
Hodder Paperbacks 10/01/2008
(2008)
ISBN 10: 0340976608
ISBN 13: 9780340976609
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 3
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780340976609
Buy Used
US$ 4.18
Convert currency