Saving the Lost Girl - by Kelly Jean Torres (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Born to parents who could not escape their battles with addiction and mental illness, Kelly entered foster care before her first birthday. At ten, Kelly and her two sisters were adopted by the Atwoods, who moved them from the busy suburbs of Chicago to a remote Michigan town, where Kelly found herself trapped in an abusive home. After the death of their adoptive mother, a darker side of their adoptive father emerged, and at sixteen, Kelly made a desperate escape.She thought freedom meant she could leave her traumatic past behind her, but every misstep forward was haunted by an undeniable truth: the pain from her childhood was everywhere, in everything, and threatened to destroy her chances at the life she'd always longed for- unless she turned around to face it.

Saving the Lost Girl is Kelly's testament to healing, courage, and the belief that a life of peace and fulfillment is within reach, no matter how your story began.

Review Quotes

"Articulate to the point of eloquence, emotionally engaging and compelling, "Saving the Lost Girl: A Memoir of Healing" showcases Kelly Jean Torres as a natural born storyteller with a distinctive and memorable narrative-driven style. Impressively inspiring, candidly informative, "Saving the Lost Girl" is a very special and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, and college/university library Contemporary American Biography/Memoir collections. Far more than just another Self-Help/Counseling book, "Saving the Lost Girl" will prove of very special and illustrative value to anyone striving to recover from their own abusive and abused childhood." - Midwest Book Review

"I loved that Kelly did not shy away from sharing her past. Neither did she give a simple account of herself; instead, she went deep into sharing these experiences, showing how pain can shape a person without defining them. I recommend Saving the Lost Girl to anyone who has experienced abuse, abandonment, or a difficult childhood, as well as people interested in memoirs with themes of resilience, trauma recovery, and personal healing." - Readers Favorite

Is Saving the Lost Girl for You?

If you've ever felt lost, unworthy, or weighed down by the past, Saving the Lost Girl was written with you in mind. This memoir is for anyone who has faced overwhelming challenges and seeks a story of healing, resilience, and hope. It's for those who grew up in difficult circumstances, wrestled with trauma, or struggled to believe in their worth. Through raw and unfiltered storytelling, this story offers solace and inspiration to anyone ready to confront their pain, embrace their strength, and rediscover their ability to love and be loved. Whether seeking to heal old wounds, find comfort in shared experiences, or be reminded that transformation is possible, Saving the Lost Girl is an unforgettable companion on your journey.