tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17759756.post2828191935349365184..comments2023-10-30T02:03:56.081+13:00Comments on Capitalism Bad; Tree Pretty: Review: Louise Nicholas My StoryMaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212711843307060731noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17759756.post-27382290428959431002009-02-06T16:58:00.000+13:002009-02-06T16:58:00.000+13:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17759756.post-39783808973664646742007-10-26T16:24:00.000+13:002007-10-26T16:24:00.000+13:00I read this book last week. It took me around 2 d...I read this book last week. It took me around 2 days, the last half took me the longest as its so hard to read through tears.<BR/>I found myself crying in the first couple of her chapters when she was describing her happy, healthy upbringing. To have the torn away and marred by something so terrible is just plain sad.<BR/><BR/>This book made me feel a raft of emotions from sadness, understanding and complete and utter anger. How did these men get away with this? How could one woman have so much bad luck where her case is concerned? It doesn't make sense that they were convicted, I really don't understand. <BR/>This book only reinforced my view that Louise Nicholas is a courageous, strong, beautiful woman and should be commended for all that she has done for rape survivors and the unfortunate ones still to come.<BR/><BR/>Your review was awesome and yes Ross is just an amazing guy, the snippet you pulled of his describes their relationship fully! What a brave, loving husband.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17759756.post-26931667695504779182007-10-15T13:25:00.000+13:002007-10-15T13:25:00.000+13:00I want to read this book, but I am unsure I can co...I want to read this book, but I am unsure I can cope with it very well at the moment. One thing has me a bit confused though.<BR/><BR/>'I told you, didn't I?' he crowed. 'I said to you lots of times I didn't trust him that bastard! That there was something screwy about him. But would you believe me? Nooooo! Eh missus? So there you go! Once again, I'm right and you were wrong, eh missus?'<BR/><BR/>Is this what the husband of Louise Nicholas said? It just seems like he was saying 'I told you so'. I am just confused... maybe it's a case of needing to read the book to understand properly. <BR/><BR/>Interesting what you said about how the media could have made it clear they weren't reporting all the information, but they did not. <BR/><BR/>Take care,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17759756.post-59862126995336113212007-10-15T10:45:00.000+13:002007-10-15T10:45:00.000+13:00Thanks for the review.I think I'll be one of the p...Thanks for the review.<BR/>I think I'll be one of the people who isn't able to read the book, I think its important the story gets told- with all the horrible details uncensored, but personally I don't think I could handle it. I may try and read the book at some point though.Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18381512235385305474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17759756.post-10522693457240217922007-10-15T01:52:00.000+13:002007-10-15T01:52:00.000+13:00Thanks for all your comments.Thanks for all your comments.Maiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212711843307060731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17759756.post-9684624380102656912007-10-14T17:08:00.000+13:002007-10-14T17:08:00.000+13:00Is there any comments on why the jury chose as it ...Is there any comments on why the jury chose as it did?<BR/><BR/>It sounds like a very interesting read, thanks for the great review.Muerkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00983180202172098977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17759756.post-51586605691659002562007-10-14T16:23:00.000+13:002007-10-14T16:23:00.000+13:00anarkaytie - I know those feelings, and those "nig...anarkaytie - I know those feelings, and those "nightmare fantasies" so well. Though I will never be able to have anyone prosecuted, what this amazing woman - who I had never met until a few days ago - did for me was to make me realise that I didn't have to face the fears I had been battling for so long alone, that I did not have to be ashamed, that even though as a twelve year old, and then a seventeen year old, I had been absolutely powerless, I didn't have to be so now. I feel privileged that I got an opportunity to tell her that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17759756.post-77454136566168111902007-10-14T13:43:00.000+13:002007-10-14T13:43:00.000+13:00#2, thanks for your review.I cried so much reading...#2, thanks for your review.<BR/><BR/>I cried so much reading this book, I couldn't read it in one sitting. <BR/>I nearly cried when Louise signed the book for me, so I knew I needed to go home to read the book!<BR/><BR/>Louise has expressed what every girl or young woman who haas ever been raped goes through - the complete powerlessness, the disassociation, the fear, and then eventually, the anger. <BR/><BR/>My nightmare fantasies have been of killing rapists for many years - because there was no real way to bring them to account. <BR/>Louise has lead the way to getting sound litigation pursued in Court, has made changes happen in the workings of the Police, and now those of us who have never tried to prosecute can take a step forwards.<BR/><BR/>Clint Rickards, <B>out</B> of the Police.<BR/><BR/>And why does his brother have such a high position in ACC that he can be seen as a character witness in Rickards' defence? How can the brother of a rapist be in charge of the one service in NZ that covers counselling and compensation for rape survivors????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17759756.post-84267293163076065352007-10-14T13:22:00.000+13:002007-10-14T13:22:00.000+13:00Thanks for this review. I nearly cried reading it...Thanks for this review. I nearly cried reading it! <BR/><BR/>I'm not ready to read the book yet, I'm going to wait a few months. But your insights have made me even more determined to read it cover to cover when I have the strength. I'm going to borrow it off my mum, and suggest she lend it around as much as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com