Based on a True Story (Call Me Tuesday Series Book 1)

So many times as I read this book, I had to stop & put it down. What Tuesday went through was beyond what my mind could handle. This is by far, one of the best books of this type, that I have ever read.

Thank you for sharing your life with us!!! Bearing your life in such an honest way. Your story once again reinforces my need to want to help children. The signs are always the same and everyone turns a blind eye. IT HAS TO STOP!!!!!!!

This is based on a true story about the authors abuse suffered at the hands of her mother after suffering a frontal lobe brain injury that changed her mother's personality. The things this little girl endured are horrendous, far worse than imaginable. I loved her vivid details and read it way into the night as I often couldn't put it down.

Very emotional story that had me in tears. What a horrendous childhood. I am so amazed and thankful that the author was able to put her experience into words. The story had me gripped from the start. It kept me up until the early hours of the morning.

During the years I taught middle school special education, I got to know and work with many children who were physically, emotionally, and sexually abused. Tuesday’s story brought back many of those painful memories.

Thank you Ms. Byrne for so skillfully describing Tuesday’s unbelievable and devastating life and her mother’s mental illness, and the father’s weakness to allow it to happen.

A heartwrenching account through the eyes and thoughts of a child desperate for her Mother's love and acceptance. A dysfunction family where each person plays a part in abuse. Tuesday's ability to cope and survive is intriguing.

Great book, making for a very interesting read. I only gave it 4 stars because it was kind of hard to grasp whether or not it is a true story and I felt that things were left out, like she skimmed over some important events. I know there is a second book that I guess goes along with this story. I'll read it after I read something light hearted.

The cold heart truth is always the best I envy the author for going in such detail(which made this book so real),for her to not hold a grudge and still maybe wanting a relationship with the ones her hurt her so much and her father of all people.just when you thought someone would help and never did.I would like to know the status about herself and relationships now a days,hands down one of the best memoirs I've read.

Number one this book is pretty sad. Tuesday was blamed for the death of her older sister. This can really scare a kid for life. But even though she wanted her older sister to die until she actually got to met the girl and become friends with her. Resides that Tuesday is just a normal girl. Her mother could of freaking killed her. And Tuesday was so scarred mentally. It's really heart wrenching.

A heart wrenching story of abuse that you cannot believe really happened. How can a mother treat her daughter like that? It is hard to accept the truth, but in the end she must move on and start her own beginning

This book I found searching for child psychology. We were asked to read a book that fit in this category. I had no idea what I was getting myself into by reading this book. It pulled on so many different emotions and thoughts. This book is a tough read but so amazing and beautiful at the same time. Reading about the lives of others is such a eye opening experience,

This was such a sad story. There were to as I questioned the truth of it, but as it went along I could better understand the reasoning that caused the writers reaction. Excellent read. Off to read thee sequel.

This book was very well written and flowed smoothly. There were times I wanted to jump in the book and strangle the mother for what she was doing to her child. I found myself angry with the father, son's, school officials. How can NOBODY not say anything! Some things were so horrible you couldn't believe they could possibly be real. I just can't understand how someone could do this to their own daughter....crazy.

I didn’t quite understand if the mother’s abuse was from her fall but she was savvy enough to be able to fool cps? Also why wouldn’t other family members step in to remove this child from this monster and get her help,

We all a want a happy ending, but their is always a catch. For Tuesday it meant letting go. My troubles and woes are no where near this magnitude so I'm in awe of her ability to let go. Hugs and more hugs from me to you

The book was very good and detailed throughout, I got lost in Tuesday's world. I was in tears sometimes BUT I had to give this book 3 stars because the ending was so frustrating to me. I didn't like it all, I felt like there needed to be consequences.

I loved this book, this girl impressed me so much, how she went through so much, and still was such a sweet girl, I am about to read the second book, and I'm sure I'm am going to love it as much as the first

That's all I have to say really. Wow. I've never related so much to a character in my whole life. I recommend this to anyone struggling with an adult relationship with parents who once abused them. It gave me some answers I wasn't expecting to find.

I could not put the book down. It was very good. Hard to read some of the things she went through. I would recommend this book to others. It's something that people need to know exist in the world and should not turn their backs to.

Great book. Between this story and the last few books I've read, (including The Girl With No Past: A gripping psychological thriller and Long Blue Line: True Crime (Popular in Books, Free with Prime)) I'm back into reading full-throttle. I haven't dedicated myself to reading in quite a few years, and I am excited to have a hobby that takes me away from the busy world.
This was a sad story and unfortunately it is also a reality for many people. I commend the author and this was overall a great read.

I'm bawling my eyes out and I want to punch Tuesday's mother until she is a puddle of blood and piss.
Her father deserves to be sliced to pieces to choose his own happiness over his wellbeing.
Tuesday forgave too easily.

I have not come across many books dealing with the issue of Pica. This doesn't delve to deeply into the disorder but does touch on it.
Not particularly an uplifting book as it deals with trauma and abuse, it was a good read especially if you are interested in psychology.

This was a very sad story and I couldn't help but think about my own daughter as I read about Tuesday. Although my daughter does not have to deal with anyone with a mental illness it made think about how difficult and confusing it must have been for Tuesday to deal with her mother's mental illness and the resulting abusive behavior. Very well written and compelling story that you will not be able to put down until you finish.

I give mad props to any survivor of child abuse that lives to tell about it. She then wrote it for the world to see/hear. Kept me engaged. Few typo/editing issues. It nothing major enough to drop a star.

This book is heartbreaking but eye-opening. It falls in the same genre of "A Child Called It"and explores the life of an emotionally and physically abused child. It was difficult to read at points just because of the upsetting content.

Learned a lot of new stuff in this story. This had a different perspective on why abuse happens. Kinda new that head injuries could do this.......but wow!! Could not believe the dad in this book. He has NO excuses. I do not feel sorry for him in the least. It's sad that this is based on a true story.

Tuesday was innocent and deceived by those that were supposed to love her and keep her safe. I felt helpless for her and frustrated when she wasn't able to describe her reality in a convincing way. She had opportunities to save herself and didn't. It was heartbreaking each time her efforts failed. I had a hard time putting this book down even though my heart broke for her.

Call Me Tuesday is the story of a mother and daughter. Tuesday is the daughter and she must deal with her mother's mental illness and the resulting behavior which is abusive to say the least. As I read the book I couldn't help but get a little bit attached to Tuesday and her plight, how any young child can go through something like this is beyond me. I had to keep reading until I reached the end because I wanted to know what would become of Tuesday, her mother, their relationship and Tuesday's future.

Addicting, could not put this book down. Well written in first hand Tuesday takes the reader by the hand and you are there with her thru all her tragedies, abuse and struggles. The ending is a good one too. No leaving you hanging!

As a new author, I find this book to be inspiring, heart-wrenching, and moving. It is beautifully written yet thought-provoking. I enjoyed it.

Anthony D. Woods
c/o Velvet Tears: Breaking the Silence

There is no denying the author lived through these events. She did such a good job conveying what goes through the mind of someone being abused by someone they love. This book is definitely an eye opener. Highly recommended.

I liked reading this book and would recommend this. I always thought that it would be better for the girl as the chapters went on. I always had hoped that it would change for Tuesday for the better sooner rather than much later

This was a hard read in terms of the violence and gross descriptions of abuse. The story was overwhelmingly sad. At times the writing was boring. However, as the narrator is a young girl, I could overlook the lack of strength in the writing style. I'm not sure I would recommend it to a friend.

This was a hard book for me to read as I too was abused badly by my adopted parents. Mostly by my mom and my dad as well but only because she made him. I applaud your strength in writing this book and I'm sorry for the abuse you suffered.

Painfully read, trying to speed up the unimaginably dreadful parts . So much anger fled through me as i read the detailed pieces of this little girls story... Worth it though. Good book, though too painful to read again. Thank you for sharing your story with the world.

I read both books yesterday back to back, this one and "Call me Cockroach". I am so sorry for the pain you had to endure and I definately went home and appreciated and loved my babies a little more than usual. How any mother could do such horrible things is beyond me. Your strength is inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

The book has a good read, l felt so sorry for the little girl throughout the book. I can't believe that no one could put a stop to the abuse that Tuesday was going through. I think her Dad should have stood up to the Mother and put a stop to all the strange things going on.

I couldn't put this book down, very captivating and extremely heartbreaking. I don't think I've ever cried this hard and this much while reading a book before. While I'm happy that she was able to overcome all the hateful and evil things her mother did to her over the years, I CAN'T. I don't even know this woman and I can say I honestly hate her. How can people do this to others? Just so sad.

I have read other real life stories of child abuse and this story was very heart wrenching. It showed the damage children suffer from emotional and physical abuse at the hands of the parents they long for love and acceptance from.

Shocking to read how some parents are incapable of caring for their children. There are many children that fly under the radar like Tuesday. Truly heartbreaking. I am a foster parent and provide intensive care to help teens learn what is normal and healthy and how to move on and learn independent skills

I've co!e to call myself a "trauma junkie". I'm always drawn to stories of addiction, mental illness, abuse, etc. It has to be a form of masochism. By the sheer number of books in this genre, I can't be the only one. This book was exactly what I expected when I selected it: sad, horrific, and everything worked out in the end. The descriptions of the abuse that Tuesday experienced were both sickening and riveting. But the book was also almost exactly like any other I've read in this genre. I think that says more about me than the book.

Her story was very tragic and she writes in a style that helps draw the reader in. Finished it in 2 days because I couldn't put it down! Also love her next book. I am a huge fan of Dave Pelzer's books which is why I was "recommended" this one on the store, but I actually preferred this book due to her writing being much more eloquent.

As a childcare professional reading Tuesdays story really had me thinking about the interactions I have with children. This book is not for the faint. It's raw and real. Love the writing and the away the story was developed.

One of the saddest and most emotional books that I have ever read. I did not want to put it down but I had to at times because my heart hurt so much for Tuesday. Wonderfully written and super intense. A book I will never forget reading.

This book reminded me of my childhood. Though mine was not to the point of hers, it was not something any child should experience from their own mother. I became engulfed in to this book, very difficult to put it down.

This book is excellent. It’s hard to believe but true that only one child in a family can be mistreated and not the others. It's also sad that the same family members ignore this abusive behavior. A must read.

This book is extremely depressing but at the same time I could not stop reading!!! My heart goes out to Tuesday. I have so many emotions boiling just beneath the surface that I feel like I might explode. No one should have to go through that. This is a story of strength and preservation and survival.

Thank you for writing this book. You did a great job. I'm so sorry for what you had to go through. You have helped me soo much. I had a very similar family dynamic. It's helping me to heal reading about other people who have been through these experiences.

Excellent book, transparent and genuine. I am proud of Leigh Byrne for having the courage to share her experience so explicitly, that we all may face the ugly truth of reality together which is necessary in order to prompt us towards action and the forging of change.

Although this book was difficult to read, I really liked how the author rose up out of the shell she had become and prospered.
It's hard to believe this kind of thing happens but it is a reality and when someone can print their words to help others, that is the ultimate act of kindness.

What a horrible childhood this child had! I started reading and knew there was no way I could close this book until I knew the ending. I wanted to find the mother and beat her myself for the cruelty she had shown her little girl . I also wanted to scream at the father and brothers "Help her!" Thank God She had a loving aunt and grandmother who she experienced love.

I enjoyed this book. The narrator did a wonderful job telling the story on Audible. As I listened to the book I felt like I was listening to a movie or show. She played all the characters so well. Tuesday has such courage and thank you for sharing your story with others. Its a reminder for me when you see a child out there that shows any sign of abuse we need to report as a community. So many people turned their back on her and that is what is so sad.

I loved the book. I don't understand how a mother can their when Tuesday tried to confront her she acted like nothing happened. The mother should own up to what she did to her daughter. I would recommend this book to everyone.

As a student of social work this book truely provides insight into the lives of many families. The story of Tuesday brings forth the feelings of invisibility, numbness, and a deep longing for parental love and acceptance. This book was very difficult to read however it took me only a few hours. Page turner and heartbreaker. I celebrate the life Leigh was able to create even from such despair. Also, as a girl who grew up in the same area this book reveals some of that syrupy southern "charm" we have come to love and hate.

This book is a story of a strong girl/woman. It reads very fast once you start you don't want to put it down. I have read many stories of child abuse and none are like this one, Tuesday has a strong will and heart.

I highly recommend this book but I advise the author does not hesitate to share just how bad the abuse was. Some parts are tough to get through and you're sure to cry a few times. But I think it's an important story to tell so others can learn from it.

A heart wrenching story of mental illness and abuse. It took me back to my own childhood which wasn't nearly as bad but was still pretty tough. It made me think about others and myself. How we are shaped by what we are told about ourselves and how we are treated. Could possibly be a trigger for anyone who suffers from damage Done in their childhood. Still a really great read!!

Heartbreaking story. The characters strength shines through. Could not put down. Well written and a great story of preservation. I look forward to reading the rest of Tuesday's story in the series. Recommend to anyone with a strong heart for children

Very sad and interesting story. I loved the authors writing and would have given 5stars if the author was a bit more detailed in her interactions with her brothers, there had to be more and what she was actually eating when fed...not sure why it mattered but it did .

I'm always a little confused when things say they are "based" on a true story-does that mean some things are fiction and some things are true? Anyways-if any of the things that happened in this book really happened to this girl, that is really really sad and disturbing, especially since no one at the school she went to alerted the authorities. Book is just disturbing in general and I'm not sure I would recommend it.

I read the entire book waiting for the page where Tuesday would be free from her mother. when it finally came I was so happy for her that she would have a real chance at life. but the ending at the gravesite and the birthday party?! I know personally there is no way I could just move forward with a woman like Rose. I can't figure out if I'm happy for Tuesday or upset she never told Rose how she really felt.

This book is simply amazing. I couldn't put it down. I kept hoping with each turn of a page, someone would save Tuesday from the wrath of her mother's hell. How this young girl survived at the hands of her cruel, nasty mother is beyond resilient. I read both of Leigh's books in 2 days.

Such a depressing story, often hard to believe. Found myself hating Tuesday's father as well as her mother. I even wandered how her teachers were able to ignore what had to be obvious - the tragic abuse she was enduring.

Great book that had me crying and comparing to my own childhood abuses. I wish children could stand up and actually be heard. It's terrible how many people knew about her traumas and didn't speak up. But sadly, children every day are going through the same thing.

This little girl went through so many things and to be able to wrote about it and seemingly come out on "top" is stunning and a true blessing to read about. Felt like she was an old friend telling me her crazy and sad life story.

I thought the book was fairly well written. It was a bit hard to read in some areas- not from the writing itself but more from the clear descriptions of the abuse. It is hard to imagine that people can turn a blind eye to these kind of things.

Call Me Tuesday is the sad tale of a young girl named Tuesday. Her mother is mentally ill and Tuesday must deal with her and all of her mother's abuse. I was instantly drawn into this story and to Tuesday because of her situation. With everything that is out in the open in today's world, mental illness is still something of a taboo and many people don't care to learn about it, instead they choose to make fun of anyone with a mental illness and this story brings to light the tragedies that can occur do to our ignorance of this disease as a society and as individuals.

As a survivor of child abuse this book has helped me through my healing process as well! It shows how though things happen that sometimes can never be explained how one person can learn to forgive. Keep tissues by your side!

The courage she demonstrated was phenomenal!!!! It's a side of life I don't understand. And I really don't want to. I cannot imagine this going on for so long and no one figuring it out and doing something!!!!

Although there are many gut-wrenching scenes where I wondered what was wrong with the people that were supposed to protect this little girl, the book takes you into the mind of a little gir who's terribly abused. Was difficult for me to stomach how anyone can do the things that her mother did to her. For anyone who's seen bruises on a kid and did nothing to help should read this book.

This is a truly well written story of tragedy. The treatment of this child was just so horrible. I hope this is an eye opener for many people to maybe take a closer look at that sad child next door. Maybe you could be the person who saves them from horrible conditions.

Having been a victim of child abuse myself, this book really tugged on my heart strings. I lived with it for 7 years before working up the courage to finally tell someone, and ask for help, I had to have my siblings and myself free of all the torment. This isn't a book for the faint of heart...the fact is child abuse is a huge issue that often goes unresolved, and many parents walk free from it. This was a great read however, I found myself constantly emphasizing with the writer...hoping that she'd so be free.

It is difficult for most people to fathom a mother not loving her own child. Most people are more comfortable believing it is an exaggeration, untrue, or the child some how must have just been bad and undeserving of being loved. I am glad she had her grandmother and aunt to show her love and affection.

Heartbreaking story. Overall shows how strong the author was while going through so much abuse and isolation. I cried a few times, it's hard to get through the book without going through a roller coaster of emotions

I had a hard time keeping interested in this book. The story was super sad what this poor girl went thru, but it was boring. Drawn out a bit I think. I skipped thru most of the end just skimming it because I just couldn't keep myself interested in it anymore.

There v are no words to describe how I felt b about reading this story. There were moments when I could not stop reading, and then moments when I had to put this down, and just sit and think, realize that this really happened.

I don't usually like reading books like this but, I decided to give this one a try, and I'm glad I did.
This book was a big eye opener , and sad for poor Tuesday what she had to endure.
Please read this book, the writing as great.

Very easy reading. You feel everything that Tuesday does. Her anger,her sadness,and most of all her strengths. I don't know how she made it through this but I thank her for sharing. A definite recommend read.

When I started reading this book I knew it was about horrific child abuse. I didn't expect to come to admire the little girl, Tuesday. I felt her pain and cried with her till the end. God love you, Tuesday.

If your own flesh and blood daughter is clearly being abused this way by your wife and you do nothing about it, you are not a man. Tuesday's father is even more reprehensible than her mother. I'm ill to death of reading these autobiographies of grown people abused by their mothers with fathers who did NOTHING about it. There are no words to describe the shame these "men" should feel at not being able to control their spouses and take responsibility for their precious children. This is the last of these types of biographies I read.

I hate to doubt anyone who claims to be abused as a child, as I work with abused children, but there are certain elements in this story that I question. I have read most of the books in this genre, and there are some accounts that sound more likely to have happened than others. That's not to say some parts of the story aren't true, but I really question some of this account. Even books like A Child Called It, have been questioned as far as veracity of the entire story. Other reviewers have brought up the same questions, so I won't go into them, but if you want a read a really well-written story in this genre read The Field Guide to Betrayal. The writing in this book, Call Me Tuesday, wasn't bad compared to others, I mean some don't even have suitable punctuation. I prefer the other book I mentioned, TFGTB, as the child is definitely of a survivor mentality. Where some of these books are great for calling attention to abuse, they tend to make you wonder what is fact and what is fiction. I realize memoirs are the recollections of people and they can differ based on who in the family is telling the story. Regardless, kudos to the author for bringing attention to a sad topic.

Being one to read mostly Stephen King-ish books, this was a stretch for me. From page one, I sped through this book faster than any other, unable to put it down. The sheer horror this girl goes through and the ability to convey this to the reader is unbelievable. By far one of the best books I have ever read. Highly recommend to anyone!

If you like true stories, then this is a must read. It is sad that child abuse can be ignored by so many people in this girls life. Those who chose to ignore it should be ashamed!!!! On a happier note it seems that Tuesday turned her life around with the help of her loving Aunt...

I had a love/hate relationship with this book. At times it was very hard to read and other times I couldn't put it down. I felt as though I could partially relate with Tuesday through some difficult times in my own childhood.

This book kept me wanting to read more. A must read! I became so attached to Tuesday I felt her pain and want for better for herself and disappointment that no one would help her out of her situation.

Raw, powerful and emotional. Truly gripping story to read. Eye opening. This story will help develop or rekindle a sense of empathy in you. There is always someone that you probably know who is suffering in silence.

Such a page turner, you can't even imagine the things that Tuesday went through as a child and it's heartbreaking to realize that children are subjected to this daily and we never realize it. Very eye-opening and so well written!

Call me Tuesday is a refreshingly good read, the struggles Tuesday had to endure from her own mother is heartbreaking and at times extremely hard to read but the ending is the fairy tale ending all around happy ending. I thought this book was well written an it was had for me too put it down reading it in just a day and a half I couldn't help but want to go to the next chapter. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

The book was very well written and hard to put down and at the same time very sad and disturbing that her mother treated her like an animal!!!!!I'd recommend this book to anyone teenager and older that can handle reading about child abuse as I said before I found it very disturbing.

I do not read often, I couldn't stop reading this. Every chance I got I would start reading. The details are so good you forget you're reading and it's like watching a movie. I recommend this book to everyone to read!

Much like all the parental abuse cases where one child is centered out as the victim. Very sad do not think I will follow this series, but for someone who try's to understand the workings of a very sick mind ,have at it

Great book, so many times I wanted to reach into the pages and save her! Written in such a way that it had me reading chapter after chapter non stop wanting to always check if she was okay, or what would happen to her

This book started out well but about half way through I had to question is this real? There was no explanation as to what was really wrong with the mom that made her turn that way. Didn't anyone take her to a doctor or hospital? Everyone failed this child her father her grandmother and her aunt. The ending left me feeling like nothing was resolved.

Healing info for abused and unloved who had a stable looking home while one parent was neurotic and the other felt trapped with their addiction to the abusive drama spouse. The cycle repeats for future generations.

This was such a touching and heartbreaking story. It's so sad how the system can fail children of abuse and how so many choose to turn the other way and pretend nothings wrong. We can't fail our children. They are our future.

This story was well written .mental illness is a scary thing when not taking care of . This story sheds light on that and I hope everyone affected by Rose's actions is getting help and healing today .

This is the best book i couldn't put it down i would recommend it for both teens and adults as i am a high reader for my age i find it difficult to find challenging good (APROPRET) reading material and i was very pleased with this book

I'm sorry..it seems this woman went through horrific abuse, but jumps from details of the abuse, right into a happy ending. Her mother was disturbed, and in one chapter the mother is cold, cruel, and seemingly has agoraphobia and then the next chapter, the moms a nurse and all is well. Huh?

It is the bare bones of a story, with no answers and I can't begin to imagine the anger she has towards her brothers. Glad this was free..not worth paying for. Sorry.

I really feel so badly for this little girl but I also admire her the strength she had to assert to make it through the abuse was very inspirational I really admire her for writing this book it would be very hard to do but as I stated she is and was a very courageous girl....

This is an excellent book. No child should be all but abandoned by those who love her. We as adults have a social responsibility to pay attention.
Very well written, it's almost like reading the Tuesday's thoughts as she grows from 8 years old into a confused young adult. I loved it and highly recommend it.

This book is a sad reality of what is happen in some of or homes today. I loved. This book because it went into the feels of not just Tuesday but her entire family. I didn't like that Tuesday always was the one feeling heart broken. Overall I feel that I would recommend this book to anyone.