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Appeal: Resilience in the face of abuse.

Recommendation: Beyond Ugly is an inspiring memoir of Constance Briscoe's resilience against her mother's abuse and the societal norms of beauty. It is an honest reflection of how childhood trauma affects us and our choices in life. It sheds light on the struggles of being Black and a woman in law. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn about resilience in the face of adversities.

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Beyond Ugly

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ISBN: 9780340977378
Date of Publication: 2008-08-21
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.71
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Despite her mother's constant physical and psychological abuse, Constance Briscoe has gained a place at Newcastle University to study law - a long-held ambition. She finances her studies by several jobs at weekends and during the holidays, including working with the terminally ill in a hospice. She also finds the money to pay for several cosmetic surgery treatments in an attempt to transform the face that her mother has convinced her is ugly, ugly, ugly. With the degree achieved, Constance takes up Michael Mansfield's invitation to become a pupil in his prestigious chambers. But she didn't find the support and encouragement she expected.
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Appeal: Resilience in the face of abuse.

Recommendation: Beyond Ugly is an inspiring memoir of Constance Briscoe's resilience against her mother's abuse and the societal norms of beauty. It is an honest reflection of how childhood trauma affects us and our choices in life. It sheds light on the struggles of being Black and a woman in law. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn about resilience in the face of adversities.