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Scarred: A Memoir

George Molho
iUniverse (2010)
ISBN 9781440195136
Reviewed by Kam Aures for Rebecca’s Reads (12/10)

“My wrists were wrapped in strips of sheared towels and bound together by chicken wire.  Chill penetrated my aching shoulder blades.  I was seven years old, trapped in a basement and already used to pain.  A sturdy belt, looped through the restraints, suspended me from a hook in the ceiling.  The towels were meant to stop the wire from cutting into skin.  Though the banded loops smarted, they never broke he flesh.  My hands hurt, then stung, then felt as if they were on fire.  My heartbeat pulsating through the swollen digits followed the dissipation of the sensation of scorching heat.  In the end, my hands went numb.  The cramps in my calves, joints, and bones were what eventually made me pliable to his will.”  (p.3)

This disturbing visual is taken from Chapter One in George Molho’s memoir, “Scarred.”  At the age of seven, Molho was kidnapped by his father and was abused both mentally and physically.  The above account is just one of the many horrifying tragic situations that young Molho experienced in his childhood.  I have a child similar in age to the age that Molho was when these events took place and just reading about the trauma that he has been through made my stomach turn. 

The most important thing though is that “Scarred” is ultimately a story of survival.  In addition to writing his memoir, Molho also speaks publicly on the topics of child abduction, domestic abuse and also about healing.  I commend him for coming forth and sharing his story with others in hopes that it will empower those who went through similar life experiences to recover and move on.  

“Scarred:  A Memoir” is a very powerful autobiographical work and one that will hold your unfailing attention.  Although some of the imagery can be a little heartbreaking, Mohlo’s story is an important one and his writing will definitely touch and leave a lasting impression on anyone who reads the book. 

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