Gorgeous Girl Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Mary K. Pershall (Author), Jennifer Vuletic (Narrator), Penguin Random House Australia Audio (Publisher)

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'The only way to comprehend this tragic story of mine is to write it.'

On the 10th of February 2017, there was a sentencing hearing for murder in the Victorian Supreme Court. The young woman in the dock, who sat quietly with her hands in her lap, had perfect skin and light-brown hair tied back as neatly as a private school prefect's. When the judge asked her to confirm her plea, the young woman answered in a clear and polite voice. 'Guilty, Your Honour.'

That killer is Mary K. Pershall's beloved daughter, Anna. She is 28 years old, tall and beautiful, with an effervescent wit and a university degree in psychology. She also hears the voices of demons. After Anna finished uni, she just could not meet the demands of adulthood, and the voices became overwhelming. She attempted to silence them with alcohol and weed, with the abuse of her prescribed medication, and with ice. But the evil howling would not stop.

Award-winning author Mary K. Pershall brings a unique and insightful perspective to a story that is at once devastating and uplifting and proves that a mother's love - even in its darkest hour - can shed light and provide hope to families in crisis.

Listening Length

11 hours and 15 minutes
Author

Mary K. Pershall
Narrator

Jennifer Vuletic
Audible release date

20 August 2018
Language

English
Publisher

Penguin Random House Australia Audio
ASIN

B07F9ZKT18
Version

Unabridged
Program Type

Audiobook
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Listening Length	11 hours and 15 minutes
Author	Mary K. Pershall
Narrator	Jennifer Vuletic
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com.au Release Date	20 August 2018
Publisher	Penguin Random House Australia Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B07F9ZKT18
Best Sellers Rank	22,457 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 142 in Murder True Crime 901 in True Crime Accounts 2,403 in Memoirs (Books)

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Carrie Boon

All the excuses in the world...

Reviewed in Australia on 22 February 2021

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As someone who has severe mental illness and ZERO family support I really hated this book. I would NEVER be violent to another person no matter how sick I am and I resent mental illness being used as an excuse for Anna's terrible crime especially from people who have resources.

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Kate Anderson

Fascinating

Reviewed in Australia on 21 July 2019

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Very honest and raw account of a tragic set of events.
Hope this shows how much more research, money and effort is needed to help put mental health system.

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raw heartbreaking

Reviewed in Australia on 3 November 2021

An incredibly raw and honest account of one family's years of struggling to do the best for their daughter as she struggles with mental health and addiction issues. Mary describes in detail how the whole family is impacted for years as their addicted daughter further spirals out of control. Sadly her issues ultimately led her to kill her housemate, which she is now serving a prison sentence for. A powerful, raw account of how addiction and mental health issues impact more than just the sufferer, a heartbreaking and thought provoking read. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #marykpershall #gorgeousgirl #tea_sipping_bookworm #goodreads #litsy #thestorygraph #bookstagram #bookqueen

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Luisane

Leitura difícil, mas enriquecedora

Reviewed in Brazil on 27 August 2018

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O livro conta detalhadamente (até demais) o caminho percorrido por Anna até que comete um assassinato por motivo fútil. O foco principal da mãe, uma boa escritora, é mostrar como, em alguns casos graves de doença mental e adição, mesmo a família mais amorosa não consegue atuar na melhora e na recuperação do seu familiar. O movimento antimanicomial acertou em querer propiciar a aceitação das pessoas com sofrimento mental, mas fracassou ao obstruir a possibilidade de acesso a internações compulsorias e prolongadas, que algumas vezes sao o unico recurso que oferece alguma chance de recuperação para aqueles pacientes com esta possibilidade. E, sim, para permitir que as famílias sofram um pouco menos. Fiz paralelos entre a situação na Australia e no Brasil, e fiquei surpresa ao saber que, em um país com um sistema de saúde muito melhor e com mais recursos, o apoio às famílias e aos doentes mentais também não é bem resolvido. Precisamos evoluir na prevenção da adição e no apoio aos nossos doentes mentais e aditos e às suas famílias. Precisamos de mais compaixão. Para ontem.

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S. Hanson

Vivid, real account of a life lived hard with no easy solutions

Reviewed in the United States on 4 February 2021

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I knew some of these people and I applaud their steadfast commitment to family above all. Their are too many homeless people adrift without a tangible connection in this world. We all start out with connections but for some they become severed. They cannot make new connections. They drift and the world loses. This is a must read for families that may be tempted to give up on one of their own. It is a very well written document of a family that would not give up on each other.

jkhop

Beautifully written, Mother's story of just trying to love her daughter suffering from addiction

Reviewed in the United States on 19 September 2018

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Absolutely a great read, but hard to stomach what this family had to go through because of the mental and addictive problems of one of their own. Well done Mary K Pershall.

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