Lani's Story

Brennan, Lani with Flynn, Haze

  3 Reviews

Before she was even a teenager, Lani Brennan had taken her first steps towards becoming an alcoholic. By the time she was thirteen, an inevitable future was mapped out for her: drug and alcohol addiction and full scale domestic violence. But Lani with her Aboriginal and Maori heritage is a survivor, and her decision to become sober and see her abuser brought to justice through the Australian legal system not only turns her own life around but has a powerful influence on others suffering from the same harsh realities.

Shocking at times but always compelling, this is a disturbing story with a happy ending brought about by Lani and her family breaking the cycle. [Larger font]

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This is a well written account, both compelling and confronting. An amazing young woman. Might be difficult for some to read. Whitby 004

People found this book grim, and some did not finish it. However the discussion that followed was one of the best we have had! A worthwhile book for the persistent! Warkworth 005

We had an excellent discussion, with many points of view raised. Dunedin 090

It wasn't an easy topic to read about. We had an extensive discussion about racism, especially in Australia. We also talked about the drink culture in New Zealand, and possible solutions... Geraldine 002

It was too harrowing for most people, and only a few read it. Auckland 050

A very good book, with a haunting story - we had an interesting discussion. The book changed a lot of opinions on domestic violence. Thanks. Marton 002

An inspiring story. Sutherland 001

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