The story of Dottie Raynes is the story of a troubled youth. From the death of her mother to the physical and sexual abuse received by her father, it is a story that is happening all to often in our society today. Your heart will break for her and her brothers and sisters as you read her story. but the troubled life did not stop when she grew up, but continued into her marriage as well. The end of the book containes as appendix written so as to offer lessons to be learned from the story as well as offer some help for those who are hurting. This book exposes the ugliness of abuse, yet offers hope for the aused.