Information - Surviving Abuse: Four True Stories (Townsend Library)

This book by Townsend Press appeals to high-interest low readability readers. I got it for my ESL classroom because I know that the students can handle the text and also because I have had students who have dealt with abuse – either themselves or a family member. The book is split into four true stories that touch on various aspects of abuse. Though not the most intensely written book, it is straightforward and no-nonsense with a good message. If I had a student that chose this book to read, I would be more careful of keeping track of his or her progress and reading his or her responses because there might be a personal reason for picking up the book. As an experienced reader, I buzzed through the 135 pages in a half hour. I believe it has a place in the library for those who can’t do that.