Elsie Wilkinson (BusdriverGrammy) - , reviewed Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This was a very good book. An "eye opener", because one never knows who may live next door or even in your family. Makes one pay attention to your surroundings. This poor child was robbed of her childhood because of her evil father. Mothers pay attention to your children.
Heather F. (AZmom875) -
Helpful Score: 4
What I liked most about this book was that the writer was just telling how she loved and feared her father. She didnt glorify or sensationalize his crimes. This is not a true crime book, but a book about a girl trying to understand who she is based on her family issues. What a positive uplifting hopeful story.
I would have never read this book if it had not won it in a swap and then needed to pass it on in WL buddy swap. So those of you who might shy away from this keep in mind it is very very clean.
I would have never read this book if it had not won it in a swap and then needed to pass it on in WL buddy swap. So those of you who might shy away from this keep in mind it is very very clean.
Kristin F. (KristinF) reviewed Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Melissa Moore really got a crappy deal. Her childhood was far from storybook. In this book, she bravely shares her story of growing up the daughter of a serial killer in a very dysfunctional family. Melissa's father killed and raped 8 woman starting when Melissa was 10 and ending when he was arrested during her sophomore year of high school.
The oldest of three children from an abusive and evil father. Her mother shifted into self preservation as Melissa watched the horror that her father dished out such as being loving and sweet one minute and brutally murdering her cat the next. Her father would talk to her like an adult and tell her things no child should hear. When Melissa's mother finally left her father she replaced him with a physically abusive husband and a string of financial troubles.
Following the divorce, Melissa had infrequent visits from her father and his unpredictable behavior. Luckily she listened to her inner voice and was able to make it to adulthood where she is now still dealing with the trauma from her childhood. Sadly, she took on the guilt of carrying with her what her father had done. This deep secret troubled her as she was afraid of what others who do if they knew. She also struggled with still wanting the love and attention of her father and shutting him out of her life in order to protect herself. This book written at the urging of Dr. Phil, may have proved to be a theraputic release for her while offering the reader a glimpse into what it's like to be the daughter of a serial killer. It does not detail his crimes or offer him glory through her writings. She mostly writes about her life and how it was affected by her sad up-bringing.
Melissa shares that for every criminal locked in prison... they leave behind a mother, father, daughter, son to deal with the affects of what they've done.
You can't help but hurt for Melissa yet also cheer her on as she pulls herself up and out of her tragic experiences.
For more information or to see Melissa's interview with Dr. Phil and Oprah visit her website www.melissagracemoore.com and look under "press".
The oldest of three children from an abusive and evil father. Her mother shifted into self preservation as Melissa watched the horror that her father dished out such as being loving and sweet one minute and brutally murdering her cat the next. Her father would talk to her like an adult and tell her things no child should hear. When Melissa's mother finally left her father she replaced him with a physically abusive husband and a string of financial troubles.
Following the divorce, Melissa had infrequent visits from her father and his unpredictable behavior. Luckily she listened to her inner voice and was able to make it to adulthood where she is now still dealing with the trauma from her childhood. Sadly, she took on the guilt of carrying with her what her father had done. This deep secret troubled her as she was afraid of what others who do if they knew. She also struggled with still wanting the love and attention of her father and shutting him out of her life in order to protect herself. This book written at the urging of Dr. Phil, may have proved to be a theraputic release for her while offering the reader a glimpse into what it's like to be the daughter of a serial killer. It does not detail his crimes or offer him glory through her writings. She mostly writes about her life and how it was affected by her sad up-bringing.
Melissa shares that for every criminal locked in prison... they leave behind a mother, father, daughter, son to deal with the affects of what they've done.
You can't help but hurt for Melissa yet also cheer her on as she pulls herself up and out of her tragic experiences.
For more information or to see Melissa's interview with Dr. Phil and Oprah visit her website www.melissagracemoore.com and look under "press".
Robin M. (piglover) reviewed Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter on + 30 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is the true story of the author's life as the daughter of a serial killer. The book will keep you interested as you read about her life growing up in this dysfunctional family and having to face things a child should not have to deal with.
Vicki L. (Supermom34) reviewed Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter on + 36 more book reviews
Melissa Moore grew up in one of the most dysfunctional families I have ever heard of or read about. Her father was Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde personified. She struggled with the love/hate relationship with her father. Her mother was simply overcome with survival & remarried into a second abusive relationship. I so admire Melissa for her determination for a better life. She lived a nightmare no child should live. I recommend this book based on the simple fact that anyone no matter the circumstances can survive & become better than where they have been. Melissa's faith in God & His guidance of her is a tremendous testimony. He uses the smallest & the weakest to accomplish great things.
Sue O. (giantsfan75) reviewed Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter on + 13 more book reviews
I didnt care for this book. It came off as just simply a whinny complaining book. It doesnt actually give real insight to her father and his actions it was more of the occasional contact she had.
Donna C. (g-ma) reviewed Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter on + 3098 more book reviews
I cannot recommend this book, it is just a story about her growing up.
Don't get me wrong, I feel for her or anyone that would have to live with the fact of having a serial killer in the family, however, this is just about her life and anyone could write a book like this.
It starts out when her and her brother and sister are small and it just goes on as she grows up, well, there are a lot of families like this around the world and I don't think many of them would profit from writing about their proverty level, etc. or just their everyday life of growing up.
sorry but I just thought it was rather boring and didn't waste my time and finish it.
Don't get me wrong, I feel for her or anyone that would have to live with the fact of having a serial killer in the family, however, this is just about her life and anyone could write a book like this.
It starts out when her and her brother and sister are small and it just goes on as she grows up, well, there are a lot of families like this around the world and I don't think many of them would profit from writing about their proverty level, etc. or just their everyday life of growing up.
sorry but I just thought it was rather boring and didn't waste my time and finish it.
Kimi T. (kimitrout) reviewed Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter on + 3 more book reviews
I enjoyed this book, it was a very quick read. I was however, disappointed to find many type-o's. I passed this book on to my husband to read and now I am reading another story about the same killer. "I" The Creation of a Serial Killer by Jack Olsen.
