Home Feed
Home
Search
Search
Add Review, Blurb, Quote
Add
Activity
Activity
Profile
Profile
Gorgeous Girl
Gorgeous Girl | Mary K. Pershall
2 posts | 3 read | 4 to read
'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 twenty-eight 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.
Amazon Indiebound Barnes and Noble WorldCat Goodreads LibraryThing
Pick icon
100%
review
Nicki_K
Gorgeous Girl | Mary K. Pershall
post image
Pickpick

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. A heartbreaking and thought provoking read. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

6 likes1 stack add
blurb
EadieB
Gorgeous Girl | Mary K. Pershall
post image

Day 7 - #GorgeousGirl #MaryKPershall #AugustABC

This looks interesting:

On February 10, 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 pale 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 Honor."

Eggs Quite peculiar—murder and madness😱🥶 5y
EadieB @Eggs I know! I think I want to read this but it's a bit expensive right now and my library doesn't have it. 5y
55 likes1 stack add2 comments