The Broken

ISBN: 0595439179

Author: Hopkins, Judy

Condition: New

Seventeen-year-old Carrie Mathers can't escape the memory of theunspeakable abuse she endured at the hands of her disturbed and brutaluncle. She's tried to commit suicide three times, and the latest attempt haslanded her in a hospital bed in a psychiatric ward. Hope for any sort of brightfuture has long disappeared for Carrie. All she wants is to die and escape thetorment forever.But renowned New York psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Barnes is determined to keepher alive.Dr. Barnes has his own unshakeable history. Years ago, a patient much likeCarrie committed suicide under his care, throwing him into turmoil. Afterspiraling into alcoholism and losing his marriage and nearly his career,Barnes's life has finally stabilized. He swore never to treat any more abusevictims, but something about Carrie compels him to take her case.Barnes tries to put the pieces of Carrie's shattered psyche back together.With every session with Carrie, his confidence wavers, and his faith falters.One young woman has already lost her life due to his mistakes; the risk toCarrie's life and his own may be too great. But it just might be possible thatCarrie is his second chance-and that he is hers.An unforgettable novel of redemption and forgiveness, The Broken showshow our deepest hurts can become our greatest triumphs.