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“could not put it down!”
Written on: 24/07/2012 by sinag (2 reviews written)
I found this book to be riveting and exciting! I could not put it down for one second and have already recommended it to all my friends and of course my book club group! (read more)
“utterly, brilliant and moving ”
Written on: 05/06/2012
this is my second time reading this book and wow, its absolutely fabulous! im on the 5th page and i felt a real feeling of sorrow as kevin has obviously had a hard life! i honestly felt like i needed to somehow reach kevin and tell him that everything would be okay! i could not feel any more sorry for this man. i slammed the book down in horror and googled kevin lewis i had to somehow tell him how his book made me feel. it really touched my heart and i could not stop crying as i turned the... (read more)
“Excellent Book! Kevin should be very proud of the...”
Written on: 11/02/2010 by judihill (1 review written)
Excellent Book! Kevin should be very proud of the person he has become, so many Children from abusive backgrounds end up going down the wrong road your book just shows that anything is possible if you want it! Well Done Kevin give yourself a pat on the back. (am half way through "The Kid Moves On"). Judi. (read more)
“i couldnt put Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story...”
Written on: 03/08/2009
i couldnt put Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story down,the emotions i felt whilst reading really hit hard.i too missed my childhood.fantastic book kevin. (read more)
“I travel a lot and so have started listening to audio...”
Written on: 20/07/2009
I travel a lot and so have started listening to audio books! They are much better than listening to music. Overall, I really enjoyed this The Kid: A True Story audio book - however, as much as I want to sympathize with Kevin, I'm finding it really hard! Being born into the era that we were has always been difficult - we have all (of a similar age) faced poverty and a very tough life.
I was born with phsyical disabilities and my parents had me institutionalised at a very early age (4, I...
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“After listening to the story about David Pelzer Kevin...”
Written on: 23/02/2009 by Grahame45 (1 review written)
After listening to the story about David Pelzer Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story really took my breath away from the brutal kicks punches and stabbing by a so called parent..... My heart really wet out to this story. (read more)
“This book is the best I've ever read and I don't read...”
Written on: 12/12/2008
This book is the best I've ever read and I don't read many but this one made me cry. (read more)
“I loved this book. It's so emotional and very...”
Written on: 08/12/2008
I loved this book. It's so emotional and very addictive if i can say. All parents should read this book and all people who abuse others and most of all people who get abused. It showed me that a life of abuse can turn out to be a success. (read more)
“I've just finished the book, my brother gave me it to...”
Written on: 29/11/2008 by KylieeStarxx
I've just finished the book, my brother gave me it to read. The book was good to read and i enjoyed it, i think it was good that he wrote a book about how he lived and how he managed to turn everything around. With reading this book i now think if you want to do something you can. There is nothing that will get in your way if you want it that much. I have to say enjoy the rest off your life with you wife and kids if anything you deserve it. But for anyone reading this comment if you haven't... (read more)
“The best book ever written....makes you think anything...”
Written on: 25/08/2008
The best book ever written....makes you think anything you want to do is possible. Well done Kevin on your first book! (read more)
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“This book makes you think that if you think you have a...”
Written on: 05/01/2008 by melly75
This book makes you think that if you think you have a bad life, look at Kevin and the way he has lived his life and fulfilled his dreams. (read more)
“What a fantastic book. It is sad yet uplifting to know...”
Written on: 24/08/2007 by sukigill
What a fantastic book. It is sad yet uplifting to know that this poor child survived such an awful childhood. He made the best of his life despite the horrific circumstances he had to grow up in. I cried so much and really felt his pain although I could never know how he really felt. Best of luck to him and his family. The survivors of abuse are real heroes. (read more)
“Overall the book was a good read and I went out and...”
Written on: 28/05/2007 by emmaraver (1 review written)
Overall the book was a good read and I went out and brought the follow on story "Moving On" and I was so happy that Kevin Lewis turned his life around and made a family of his own. I want to say good luck for the future and hope he has a good and happy life something he deserves. A recommended read. (read more)
“Kevin gave very good detail at just how bad his...”
Written on: 08/04/2007 by victoria dillon (1 review written)
Kevin gave very good detail at just how bad his upbringing was, you seemed to be there with him when he was getting his beatings of his parents, especially his mother, who is a totally demented woman and should never have been allowed to have children, ever. I totally admire Kevin how he triumphed over a truly terrible start in life, no doubt he is still living with the painful memories of his past because there are just some things you can never forget but you can learn to live them, hence... (read more)
Victoria Dillon's Response to victoria dillon's Review
Written on: 10/04/2007
i never realised there was a sequel. i would be most interested to read it. can you tell me what it is called. many thanks
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Helen Of Troy's Response to victoria dillon's Review
Written on: 11/04/2007
Just a thought, in case there's any confusion, the sequel was titled 'Moving On' when it was first published. Later the title was changed to 'The Kid moves On'. I have written a review on it here at the centre in case you are interested.
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Helen Of Troy's Response to victoria dillon's Review
Written on: 11/04/2007
I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I did, Victoria. I wish Kevin would write a further Biography on life as it is now. He has written a couple of fiction books (I haven't read them), but I think his own life and writings would be of far greater interest. He writes so very well.
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“An amazing book, I have always been interested in...”
Written on: 05/04/2007 by elainephilpot (1 review written)
An amazing book, I have always been interested in fostering and picked up this book to read about a child's experiences of being in foster care. I was totally heartbroken, I am so saddened that a child could be let down by so many people. I am only a few years younger than Kevin and read with disbelief that this happened during my childhood in the seventies and eighties.
It has only strengthened my desire to foster in the future and would like to thank Kevin for this and one day maybe I...
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“I have never read a book as quickly as this one. ”
Written on: 07/02/2007 by bust bee
I have never read a book as quickly as this one.
It is reassuring to know that I'm not the only one.
I'm 29 now, have a great job. Which I have to give credit to my old boss for pushing me and telling me I could do it. Without him I would still be the girl with no confidence, still believing all the things my parents said I was. My father tries to take the credit for my success, I am now strong enough to tell him what I think of him.
I am also a mother, who has done everything the...
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“The Kid: A True Story is an amazing book! It will...”
Written on: 26/12/2006 by yellowchick07 (1 review written)
The Kid: A True Story is an amazing book! It will bring tears to your eyes. It was heart gripping and heartbreaking, as well as something that will make your heart race! I am reading the second Kevin Lewis book at the moment "The Kid Moves On", and all I can say is OMG! Fantastic! (read more)
“Having read the book, I couldn't get over how similar...”
Written on: 18/10/2006 by patricia67 (1 review written)
Having read the book, I couldn't get over how similar my childhood was to Kevin Lewis's. Down to the years certain things happened to him, to the things his mum used to do to him. It made me cry a lot of times, but it also made me think that I can be a lot stronger and achieve things. It was like sitting in a room and sharing your experiences with a friend. Thank you. xxxxxxx (read more)
“This is one of the best, if not THE best book I have...”
Written on: 15/10/2006 by Helen of Troy (188 reviews written)
This is one of the best, if not THE best book I have ever read. I could not put it down. I even got up in the middle of the night to continue my read. It is not often I have time to read, but everything just seemed to have to wait while I read through The Kid: A True Story by Kevin Lewis. It is not a long book, and it keeps you interested throughout.
Kevin writes about his early life in a sort of matter of fact way, with no evidence of self-pity, though what this man went through in the...
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Helen Of Troy's Response to Helen of Troy's Review
Written on: 20/11/2006
I have now read the sequel to The Kid - The Kid Moves On, and I would recommend reading it after you have finished reading The Kid.
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<br/>See my review of The Kid Moves On by Kevin Lewis.
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“This book made me cry so many times, yet I could...”
Written on: 21/09/2006 by yayness
This book made me cry so many times, yet I could hardly put it down, as you just want to find out what happened to him in the end!
I would recommend The Kid: A True Story by Kevin Lewsis to anyone, but be warned it will have you in tears!
Anyone who has read this book MUST read the sequel Moving On (AKA The Kid Moves On). It is a must read!
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“This is one of the best books I have read in a long...”
Written on: 08/09/2006 by corbysteve
This is one of the best books I have read in a long time! It is my life in that book, and reading it has help me make sense of my past, and helped me to move forward with my future. Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story is a must read! (read more)
“Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story: Having a traumatic...”
Written on: 20/08/2006 by Free2bme (1 review written)
Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story: Having a traumatic past and being drawn to true stories to see how others coped and made successful peaceful lives for themselves, this helped me feel passionate about life and my dreams again. And confirmed that I must write my own book as I've always wanted. Thank you Kevin. Look forward to his next novel. (read more)
“Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story is an amazing and...”
Written on: 18/08/2006 by Corbysue (1 review written)
Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story is an amazing and inspiring story of courage and strength. (read more)
“Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story, as fantastic a...”
Written on: 29/06/2006 by gaynortowler1409 (1 review written)
Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story, as fantastic a book, as with the last one, I actually read Kaitlin on a beach in the Maldives so had a giggle when Kevin mentioned he'd been there with Jackie. I missed my kids too! Can't wait for the next book and think Kaitlin should be made into a film. Well done Mr Lewis (read more)
“Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story shows that not...”
Written on: 12/06/2006 by SamanthaJane
Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story shows that not everyones world is full of happiness. Not everyones life is lived perfectly and even though we may think we have it hard it can always be worse for other people. The book also shows that sheer determination can help us get to where we want to be and if we work hard and do right, things will work out and everything will go in its right path. (read more)
“I loved Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story, it made...”
Written on: 06/06/2006 by lauraDavsion (2 reviews written)
I loved Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story, it made me cry whilst reading it but I still had to carry on reading it (read more)
“Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story was amazing! The...”
Written on: 01/06/2006 by MacaS
Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story was amazing! The honesty from Kevin was just unbelievable. I cried at the bad points and was disturbed to think people knew this was happening and let it carry on, also laughed at his triumphs and cried at them also as they where so well deserved! (read more)
“Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story, what a great book,...”
Written on: 23/04/2006 by wendy 1 (1 review written)
Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story, what a great book, sad that it really was a true story. I was actually born in the house that this all took place in, and my old neighbour told me on my recent visit to the U.K that all that was written was a fact (read more)
“I thought 'the kid' was well written and a heart...”
Written on: 14/03/2006 by allie89 (1 review written)
I thought 'the kid' was well written and a heart wrenching story about the survival of an incredible person just trying to get by. Im glad my sister introduced it to me. (read more)
“The Kid: A True Story by Kevin Lewis was so well...”
Written on: 20/02/2006 by Lesley Patrica (1 review written)
The Kid: A True Story by Kevin Lewis was so well written. It had a no nonsense approach and lacked self pity. In my opinion this should be on all senior schools bookshelves, and most definitely on all social workers reading curriculum.
I cried so many tears for this little boy, and remembered, with pain, the unhappy childhood I had myself.
Well done Kevin! You deserve to live the rest of your life with love and peace.
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“The writing of the Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story...”
Written on: 27/01/2006 by nnire38
The writing of the Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story book was unbelievable. Kevin put me right there with him while he was telling his story. He made it feel all too real while I was reading it. (read more)
“For someone who works in childcare, Kevin Lewis, The...”
Written on: 19/01/2006 by karenbutterfly (1 review written)
For someone who works in childcare, Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story makes you think I need to listen more, and if I (hope I never do) come up with a similar situation I do something about it and ensure another child does not go through life like that. Also read his new book! (read more)
“I read The Kid: A True Story by Kevin Lewis a while...”
Written on: 03/01/2006 by hayleyse
I read The Kid: A True Story by Kevin Lewis a while ago. It was a very poignant read. Biographies of this kind are needed to help others realise that the world is not such a nice place. It teaches the reader a lot. (read more)
“When I got hold of Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story...”
Written on: 05/11/2005 by khushi543 (1 review written)
When I got hold of Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story I was very eager to read it. As I read the book cover my heart cried but eyes filled with tears of happiness as I realised that this child who has been abused, tortured, and bullied in to the darkness of the world by his own mother has achieved success and overcome his struggle and managed to move on!
This is truly a Heart breaking story through out the book I failed to understand how can a mother hate her own child to this extent that...
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“I have just finished reading Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A...”
Written on: 26/10/2005 by weelee2005
I have just finished reading Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True StoryThe good point of the book is that Kevin Lewis finally managed to pluck up his courage and do something about what was being done to him! I was relieved when he was getting help. (read more)
“Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story was extraordinary....”
Written on: 12/10/2005 by 0545805
Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story was extraordinary. I found myself overcome with emotions whilst reading. It shows how much different life is for people who are brought up in different types of societies. (read more)
“I have just finished reading The Kid: A True Story by...”
Written on: 22/09/2005 by Juicy (1 review written)
I have just finished reading The Kid: A True Story by Kevin Lewis. I found it truly a harrowing but compelling read. Kevin Lewis had me in tears several times, especially toward the end. He has lived his life fighting, and ended up as a winner. I myself have struggled, and felt as though life was an uphill battle, although I've not had it as bad as Kevin, his story has inspired me to keep going and not to give up when times are tougher. I don't often get the chance to read, and I bought the... (read more)
“I began reading The Kid: A True Story by Kevin Lewis,...”
Written on: 21/09/2005 by kinraden (1 review written)
I began reading The Kid: A True Story by Kevin Lewis, and I could not put it down. How anyone can treat a child this way is totally unacceptable. The tears in my eyes were tears of anger, of sorrow, and at the end happiness, as this remarkable man has still managed to come out of it all a strong family man. Every parent should read this to make sure that ignorance will no longer continue. Our children need protection, and this book shows just how it must not be done! (read more)
“I have to say that I started to read The Kid: A True...”
Written on: 05/09/2005 by liroy (1 review written)
I have to say that I started to read The Kid: A True Story only in order to improve my English (I'm an Israeli). For me, English is an hard and complicated languge- but- I finished reading this book in only 3 days! so intersting and amazing story, I couldn't stop crying all over the story and especially in the and of it when I was full of excitement.. I felt like really understanding his feelings which he well described.. I think I admire this person of his honesty and purity personality. (read more)
“I read The Kid: A True Story and couldn't put it down...”
Written on: 10/08/2005 by hindle
I read The Kid: A True Story and couldn't put it down it's wrong to use the word excited but I felt something along them lines it could have been a story about my own chilhood. Thank you to Kevin Lewis for being brave enough to write this book. I think it would be a good idea to make all social workers read this book as i felt let down by them I would like to say that this doesn't happen any more but sadly we all know that it does at least with this story we know that it is possible to... (read more)
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“I thought Kevin Lewis's The Kid was a fantastic read...”
Written on: 07/08/2005 by Amy Claire
I thought Kevin Lewis's The Kid was a fantastic read very well writen. I read it on the beach in Spain I could not put the book down, the story had me gripped from the very first page. For someone like me who has never known anything like what Kevin & his siblins went through, it was hard to fully understand. How ever the writing in this book was so good at times you could almost feel his pain. It had me crying most of the way through, crying for what he had to go through at the hands of... (read more)
“When I borrowed Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story...”
Written on: 01/07/2005 by purple chicken (1 review written)
When I borrowed Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story from the library the librarian asked if I was sure I wanted to read this book, claiming it to be 'severely depressing'. I firmly replied that I was sure. I read it and found that it was 'severely depressing', but can a person not handle that? Kevin Lewis lived in this shocking environment, the least I can do is read about it.
This book has inspired me, not to become a successful business man like him necessarily, but to follow in his...
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“What a brilliant book to read, The Kid: A True Story...”
Written on: 29/06/2005 by Barbara252
What a brilliant book to read, The Kid: A True Story by Kevin Lewis was recommended to me by a friend to read on holiday, I just couldn't put it down.
I just can't understand having my own son of 10 how parents can treat their own children like this, I love my son dearly and am so happy to hear that kevin has a wonderful wife and family of his own, he must have been such a strong young man to have gotten through his life as he did with no help from social services (shame on them). What a...
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“Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story - As a person who...”
Written on: 11/06/2005 by ginger cathy (1 review written)
Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story - As a person who works with young care leavers 15-21 or 24 in full time education I can only say this is not an isolated case but the author Kevin must have had great pain at the time of writing. Well done Kevin. (read more)
Michelle Mc's Response to ginger cathy's Review
Written on: 16/06/2005
After reading Kevin's story and how he was coping with the debt problems among his many others, I could not put this book down. It has moved me to read many other books about children coming through hardships of lost childhood and trying to ensure as best as they can that their children do not have to suffer the same. It also shows that reality however bad some suffer for it the courge they show in helping others can only be rewarded when people buy these books and read them. If they learn something from it then Kevin and the others who write about their life stories will be rewarded ten fold. I am looking forward to reading his new book out now called respectfully "Moving on"
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<br>Michelle Mc
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“I've just started to read books based on true storys,...”
Written on: 14/05/2005 by donna callus
I've just started to read books based on true storys, I was totaly griped bysuch a sad story but a fantastic read, and a great end, well done Kevin for putting your life in order and finding peace at last. I wish you all the best for the future god know you and many thousands like you deserve some peace in life. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (read more)
“Kevin Lewis, The Kid: a True Story - he is a man that...”
Written on: 05/05/2005 by kjolene86 (1 review written)
Kevin Lewis, The Kid: a True Story - he is a man that has been beaten by his parents from a young age and yet now he is able to write a book about his life he has done so well and deserves a medal forwhat he has acheived. He has wrote 2 books and in the middle he did a movie about his life. I just loved the book it was very close to home and close to the bone but thats life, thats Kevin Lewis's life. I recommend this book to everyone and everyone that I know had read it and loves it too. (read more)
196632_Xkatrinax's Response to kjolene86's Review
Written on: 07/06/2005
It wasn't a book which i found easy to read however it so closely resembled my own past experiences that i couldn't help but travel down the memory lane but with some one else's turmoil.The book is brutally honest and i have a lot of appreciation for his openess and his coming to terms with his childhood and being able to accept what happened happened and in the end it seems to have made him an even stronger character.
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“The book, Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story was...”
Written on: 21/04/2005 by lilmisskent
The book, Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story was wonderfully written, some very gritty parts. But you get a true understanding of the feelings and emotions Kevin felt, not just during his childhood, but throughout his adult life too. He's a truly strong man, who deserves to be admired for succeeding, where many others dont. A great read. (read more)
197017_Renata Macfarlane's Response to 190187_lilmisskent's Review
Written on: 10/06/2005
Iis that i dont want to comment,i want to meet the man
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197017_Renata Macfarlane's Response to 190187_lilmisskent's Review
Written on: 10/06/2005
I HAVE HAD THE SAME LIFE EXCEPT IN Poland.
i love The kid for HIS determination and beliving so much to survive and beautiful personality.
i am jealous about his wife(joke).
renata
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“It was a bit unnerving reading this story, knowing the...”
Written on: 14/04/2005 by haddencrespo (4 reviews written)
It was a bit unnerving reading this story, knowing the areas described very well and wondering did you join in with the other children's jeering of this poor child. Thankfully I can honestly say I didn't but this was very close to home. Kevin is not seeking sympathy which is probably why you feel so much of it for him. He is describing the childhood he experienced and very well it is done. I wish him all the best. (read more)
“The Kid: A True Story ”
Written on: 11/03/2005 by kelly25166
The Kid: A True Story
There are many untold stories of childhood abuse and neglect. I have complete admiration for this author in being able to put down in words, situations too terrible to comprehend. Pain and courage ozzes from what is written, but it is the unwritten things reading bettween the lines, that gives this book so much soul. Kevin Lewis I wish I had known you in my life...........your an inspiration.
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“Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story - It was most...”
Written on: 10/12/2004 by lucymacca
Kevin Lewis, The Kid: A True Story - It was most probably the best book I have read. I started off crying and finished crying but elated. I can't wait to read his next book because Kevin Lewis is a very talented writer. (read more)
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Helen Of Troy's Response to victoria dillon's Review
Written on: 09/04/2007
May I suggest you read the sequel to the story? Moving On. Another excellent read.