Not for the Meek

By Elizabeth Dewing Kaup

Book Overview

""Not for the Meek"" is a memoir written by Elizabeth Dewing Kaup, chronicling her experiences growing up in a dysfunctional family and overcoming the challenges that came with it. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different stage of Kaup's life. In the first part, she describes her childhood in a small town in Ohio, where she was raised by her abusive father and enabling mother. Kaup recounts the physical and emotional abuse she suffered at the hands of her father and the psychological toll it took on her.The second part of the book follows Kaup as she moves to New York City in pursuit of a career in fashion. She struggles to find her place in the competitive industry and grapples with her own insecurities and self-doubt. Along the way, she encounters a series of toxic relationships and learns to navigate the complexities of adult life.The final part of ""Not for the Meek"" focuses on Kaup's journey towards healing and self-discovery. She seeks out therapy and begins to confront the trauma of her past, ultimately finding the strength to break free from the cycle of abuse that had plagued her family for generations.Overall, ""Not for the Meek"" is a raw and honest account of one woman's journey towards healing and self-acceptance. Through her story, Kaup sheds light on the lasting impact of childhood trauma and the power of resilience and self-love.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162796820
• ISBN13: 9781162796826
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 708 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"