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53 pages 1 hour read

Spilled Milk: Based on a True Story

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013

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Essay Topics

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What do Brooke’s experiences illustrate about the nature of abuse and the ways in which people can be gaslighted into believing they are not being abused? What factors prevent Brooke from speaking out as a child, and what causes her to finally speak up?

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Brooke’s experiences of abuse were traumatic and at times, life-threatening. How does Brooke demonstrate resilience through the legal process of charging her father with abuse?

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Which people in Brooke’s life become instrumental in her education and healing process? How does each person help Brooke find safety and solace? Which people in Brooke’s life hinder this process, and how?

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