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Printer-friendly versionWhen she arrives at Sea Pines Callie is self-destructive unresponsive and withdrawn. Her parents and doctor have placed her in the "residential treatment facility" after discovering that she cuts herself. Callie refuses to talk to anyone including her psychiatrist. But slowly through compelling first-person narrative the event that traumatized her comes to light. Callie reveals that her brother Ben nearly died from liver failure while in her care. Her mother was unavailable and her father was at a bar. Although their absence is evidence of a deep family dysfunction Callie blames herself for the crisis. When the threat of expulsion from Sea Pines precipitates a cutting incident that frightens her Callie finally begins her healing process. She opens up to the girls around her and surrenders to her therapist the compass she's been using to cut herself. Through Callie's frank and realistic voice first-time novelist Patty McCormick illuminates a subject that is rarely discussed. Her story of Callie's recovery will speak to the more than 1 million people - mainly girls and young women - who engage in acts of self-inflicted violence every year.
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I first read this book when I
1 year () (Permalink)I first read this book when I was 12, and it gave me the courage to tell my mom about my SI addiction. I'm 15 now, and still recovering, but this book literally made all the difference.
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2 years () (Permalink)i really did like the book, it personally helped me some. since i am struggling with quitting the whole issue.
it's very hard at times. at other times, it's easy.. this book is quite amazing though, i wanted to know if Callie got better and what happened to her brother. i just thought it was great how she started talking. the end could have been better though.
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3 years () (Permalink)Overall, Cut could have been a whole lot
better. The ending lacked good
development, but it does capture some
struggles. Although I find it that not
all people with the same situation of
self injury can relate at all to this.
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3 years () (Permalink)I loved this book the end was ok, but up
intill then I couldnt stop reading I was
just dieing to know if Callie got better
or not.
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3 years () (Permalink)I read this book about a year ago and
must say I was deeply disappointed. I
couldn't relate to the main
character at all. I'm not sure why
so many people seem to love this very
short, one dimensional view of self
injury and the self injurer.
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3 years () (Permalink)Cut is a quick and powerful read. I
definitely suggest it to someone trying
to understand SIV, but the book is
extremely triggering, especially when
Patricia goes into detail about the
feelings that run through you when you
hurt yourself, so watch out.
All in all a good read, but a little
unrealistic. the ending left me
unsatisfied, and let's get real
here - there's hardly any rehab
centers in the US for this, let alone
any that the average citizen can afford.
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MUST READ
3 years () (Permalink)This is one of the best books that I
have ever read. It is a must read!
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3 years () (Permalink)I loved this book. The issue is poping
up all over the high schools. It is
very emotional. This book had me
throwing things and thinking about other
people. I do suggest the book to people
who have cut before. But they need to
be careful.
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3 years () (Permalink)I love this book - I read it in one day,
a short but powerful read. Definately
hits home...
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3 years () (Permalink)this book is so good because i can
relate to how she feels about feeling
alone and blaming herself for every bad
thing that happens.
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My Review
3 years () (Permalink)When I read this book, it really hit
home. I saw myself in Callie's shoes so
much. It didn't really help because I
have been offered no help by family. I
am really alone.
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awesome
3 years () (Permalink)amazing, ive read this book so many
times that its spinless
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Brilliant
3 years () (Permalink)Cut was the first book I read on the
topic of SI. It let me know that I'm to
the only one out there. The book is well
written. I've read it eight times.
Wonderful book!
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3 years () (Permalink)totally awesome book, reader-catching.
it shows you that not everyone is
comfortable just coming out and sharing
their feelings and such. it also shows
you that everyone has their own problems
to deal with and they may not want your
help right away or maybe never...
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Realization
3 years () (Permalink)this book helped me to realize what it
was i was doing a definate read for all
SIers
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Good book, very triggering
3 years () (Permalink)I thought that this was a VERY good
book! However, for me (an SIer) it was
extremely triggering. I would recommend
it to someone who wants to see the real
world of SI, but not to someone who SIs,
especially if they're trying to stop.
Overall I thought P. McCormick did a
VERY good job illustrating this
lifestyle, and hope others found it
helpful.
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3 years () (Permalink)I liked this book, I think for someone
new to the SI world, it gives a good
illustration, with a happy, if not
entirely realistic, ending. If you're
in need of in up lifter, this story has
a happy ending, and it is not
particularly violent, so it doesn’t show
the darkest of SI. It's a good book,
but the happily ever after bothered me,
because, while I don't live in reality,
I live in books, these books should be
realistic, and I don't know if this
book really is.
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review for cut
3 years () (Permalink)i loved this book, it is my favorite
book of all time. Callie is such a
strong character and she brings you into
the book. the ending is so happy and no
matter how many times ive read it i
still cry.
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pretty good
3 years () (Permalink)I actually really liked the book...I'm
sure that it's not even remotely close
to the truth but it's pretty good...I
would def recommend it.....plus it's
not all that triggering!
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hmm
3 years () (Permalink)i thought that this book didnt portray
any thing right when it delt with the
hospital.. because ive been hospitalized
and my hospital stay was the totaly
oppitit of hers.. i duno it just really
pissed me off.
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Great Book
3 years () (Permalink)I loved this book. At first just the
idea drew me and then, before I started
cutting, I found out my friend had and
wanted to know more about it. I looked
for the book, but couldn't find it and
then I had cut myself and forgot about
the book. I came across it in my school
library and read it. it was so well
written and so realistic, I loved it. I
think if you know someone who cuts you
will understand why they do it more and
it's just a good book whether you cut
or not.
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