The Playground

By: Shannon Heuston

Based on a true story, one woman's inspirational account of her triumph over her childhood bullies.

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Book Description

It’s 1986. Sixth grader Rachel Parsons is the loneliest little girl in the world. Branded an outcast by her peers, mercilessly teased and bullied by her first crush, childhood is a never-ending nightmare from which there is no escape.

When it finally ends, Rachel finds herself in a prison of her own making, driven to subconsciously choose abusive romantic partners in a compulsive effort to recreate her childhood torment. Will returning to the playground to confront her demons finally release Rachel from her past and allow her to achieve the happiness always dancing just out of reach?
This semi-autobiographical novel exploring the long-term effects of childhood bullying is a must read for all.

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