{"product_id":"groping-for-truth-my-uphill-struggle-for-respect-paperback","title":"Groping for Truth - My Uphill Struggle for Respect - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMontaha Hidefi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontaha Hidefi's\u003cem\u003e Groping for Truth - My Uphill Struggle for Respect, \u003c\/em\u003eis a gripping #MeToo movement-inspired memoir that recaps the staggering story of sexual harassment and violence she endured throughout her life. The abuse began at the hands of her own mother and people from her community and then followed her around the globe. The author's pain is palpable as she recollects the rollercoaster of emotions of a childhood shattered by physical abuse and mental manipulation and decades of unwelcome sexual advances, groping and assault - even attempted murder. She shares her journey of grappling with the pain and internal demons that resulted in phobias and rebellion against old traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of the transformation of a mistreated young girl and battered woman who refused to succumb to the cycle of violence and used the scars of childhood abuse as motivation to create a better life. Through sheer determination, Montaha pursued higher education and rose to the level of global executive, a victory over her abusers. It's an inspiring story of love and perseverance in the quest for respect as a female in a male-dominated society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Reading how violence can have a big influence on a child's life, this book could really change how people treat their children.\" \u003cstrong\u003eYasmine Elkhalil\u003c\/strong\u003e, stay-at-home mom, avid reader, Dubai, UAE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Such a rough time the author endured at a young age. I can't imagine, well I can now, because she described it so well, I felt like I was there.\" \u003cstrong\u003ePeggy van Allen, \u003c\/strong\u003edesigner, colour anthropologist, Chicago, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book reads beautifully. I love the tone. The depth of detail is rich and evocative. The pacing moves along, yet pauses where it needs to, when the author explores the past. The emotion is so strong and palpable that the author carries the reader right along with her.\" \u003cstrong\u003eLevin Chin\u003c\/strong\u003e, designer, researcher, Basel, Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It is a very powerful read. It brings the reader right into the author's childhood. I just wanted to pick up the child and hug and protect her. Physical abuse is bad enough, but the emotional abuse was heartbreaking.\" \u003cstrong\u003eRenata DeForest\u003c\/strong\u003e, massage therapist, Guelph, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What popped into my head first after reading this was that it had so much detail that it genuinely made me feel like that little girl growing up in Venezuela.\" \u003cstrong\u003eTeresa Goguen\u003c\/strong\u003e, avid reader, Guelph, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An amazing story and emotional roller coaster to read this book \" \u003cstrong\u003eKarl Rijkse\u003c\/strong\u003e, research and development, Grand Haven, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Wow, great story  I love the way the author described her feelings. It made me feel all those emotions. It is very sad and disturbing what she had to go through.\" \u003cstrong\u003eNatasha Vukoje\u003c\/strong\u003e, CPA, CGA, Guelph, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 06, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52452625744179,"sku":"9781775275688","price":25.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/NklYQ21JSDlXZ2tjb01SSW92b01lZz09.webp?v=1759114654","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/groping-for-truth-my-uphill-struggle-for-respect-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}