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Read asking for it by louise o neill available from rakuten kobo. Louise oneill is the author of only ever yours, which won the ya book prize, among other distinctions. Its a sad view of the world which im afraid is probably true. The awardwinning, bestselling novel about the lifeshattering impact of sexual assault, rape and how victims are treated. Sep 03, 2015 louise o neill is the feminist powerhouse and outspoken voice for change whose novels only ever yours and asking for it helped to start important conversations about body image and consent. A soulshattering novel that will leave your emotions raw. Buy a cheap copy of asking for it book by louise oneill. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied.
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