Beating The Bullies
Polly Clarkson
At some point in their lives, nearly everyone experiences being bullied: by brothers, sisters, neighbours, adults and schoolmates. Many people dismiss it as 'a normal part of one's development'. But it isn't.Bullying can ruin people's lives. In some extreme cases, it can even lead to self-harming, suicide and even murder.This book brings together some of the most profoundly moving stories of people whose lives were on the brink of ruin but who fought back against all odds and beat their bullies.For some, the bullying went on for years; for others it was less frequent. And in each case, it took a different form - from gang bullying, workplace bullying, verbal bullying, or the newest form: cyber and text bullying. But one thing they all have in common is their determination and courage to stand up to their tormentors.Challenging, powerful and inspiring, "Beating the Bullies" celebrates the victims and their fighting spirit.
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Stalkers
Polly Clarkson
From shadowy online stalkers to jealous ex-lovers, from obsessed fans to crazed and dangerous criminals, this book probes the innermost instincts of the perpetrators involved in each of these terrifying crimes. Based on revealing interviews with policemen, psychiatrists, and doctors, as well as the families of many of the true-life victims, this is the first time that such a collection of stalking cases from across the United Kingdom has been presented in such vivid and memorable detail. Unsettling but fascinating true accounts of stalkers provide unique insight into the minds of such criminals while revealing the devastating effects upon their victims.
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