Kids have a lot of energy; they act out in class, lie, and exaggerate tales. Trouble-making behavior is typical, or is it? This is what the police, schools, and other adults believed when they saw a young girl acting out and telling stories to her friends.
Why wouldn’t anyone listen to her?
As a child, Niki did not stand a chance against her abuser. He was intelligent, calculating, and manipulative. The isolation and anger threatened to consume her, leaving behind an empty shell.
She’s Done Pretending became more than one child’s experience of abuse; it is written permission for those who tire of being controlled by the abusers in our world. It is about persistence, resilience, and hope. Niki provokes a feeling of power behind standing up for yourself and taking your life back.
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Holy Crap! I highly recommend!!
"This book I could not put down. I read it in one afternoon. Some of it made me cry, some of it made me angry, and some of it inspired me. It is heart wrenching at times, but well worth it . Niki illustrates how one does not have to become the product of their environment, but can choose! The choice can be hard, and it can be met with obstacle after obstacle. Niki has true grit. And she really coaches the reader on making those hard, but well worth it choices."~ Jay K
Powerful!
This is the most heart wrenching, thought provoking, inspiring and relatable book that I've ever read. As someone whose gone through a lot of similar exsperiences growing up, I felt like someone else had written my story. Niki's writing holds your hand and takes you for a walk through her childhood, and there were times, where I needed to stop in order to process my own emotions. This memoir will forever be one of the best books that I've ever read and it shows you that just because you go through hell, doesn't mean that you have to become a product of it. From the deepest parts of my soul, thank you!!"~ Robert
Impossible!
"It is impossible to put down a story about a brave woman who overcame a heart-wrenching childhood. This book is a must-read." ~ Alex
Moving. Gritty.Profound
"Proving that family is who we choose, the author bravely shares how she survived the worst of times, and chose to thrive instead of being a victim.
I’m proud to say I purchased the first copy at the book launch in person. How cool is that?!
Bergler is a great storyteller, even when the story cuts deep.
This memoir is painful yet shows her tenacity to thrive.
You’ll be cheering for the author throughout." ~ Lisa
Outstanding, exquisite writing!
Niki's ability to tell her life's story is incredibly well done. A book very hard to put down, I only wish it was fiction."~ Jim
Absolutely needed!
"She's Done Pretending is a permission slip. It's a permission slip for readers to step out of their abuses, heartaches, and abandonments...and to step into the light of a better life. Bergler's story, although difficult to read at times, shines light on one woman's story of perseverance and triumph over unbelievable odds. She uses her story to show us, the readers, that there can be "life after internal death." Through graceful writing and a fiery spirit, Bergler inspires us to see that life is what you make of it. Let this book be your permission slip to create the boundaries needed to live your best life." ~ Sarah
