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Kellcey Kindle Edition

by Kacey Kells (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (36)
"KELLCEY IS NOT JUST A BOOK. IT'S THE WOMEN'S RIGHTS BIBLE!".
Kellcey by Kacey Kells tells the story of a bright happy teenager living in Victoria, British Columbia, with her parents and sister, Cindy. Their idyllic family life is shattered by the untimely death of Cindy and Kellcey becomes increasingly lonely as her grief stricken parents constantly bicker, blaming each other for the untimely death of their daughter. Kacey (alias Kellcey), a beautiful teenage girl, is unable to find the love and attention she needs at home and finds it in Ben, a fellow student at her high school. Head over heels in love with Ben, she commits herself totally to him, despite her reservations about the company he keeps. A horrific sexual assault at a party where Ben fails her badly, is to leave Kellcey traumatized and unable to continue to live in her beloved Canada.She tries to rebuild her shattered life in far off London with a new friend and an online alter ego: ‘Kellcey'. Kacey Kell's compelling and at times disturbing book takes us on the teenager's life journey. Courageously, she deals with the dramatic issue of violence against girls and women, and its consequences.
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    February 17, 2020
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    16 - 18 years
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084WRR7FK
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 17, 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 801 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 364 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1848978959
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  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #3,719,600 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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    4.4 out of 5 stars (36)

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Kacey Kells

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My name is Kacey Kells; I was born in Victoria, BC, Canada, in 1994.I moved to London (with my mom) when I was 17 and now live in Paris. I'm a student in Political Science and Economics, and feel particularly concerned with the contribution of Women Empowerment to Development.

I wrote "KELLCEY" because I was a victim of a sexual assault and I wanted people to know how hard it is to live and survive after such... an aggression. Because the worst comes after, because you're unable to tell or explain... because you feel alone, scared, ashamed. Because no one should suffer such a traumatic event. Because in a balanced society, everybody should feel safe, because everybody deserves respect and protection. Because, beyond our differences (men and women), we're all Human beings!

For the same reason, I wrote "(His)Story of Women: the Second Sex" to analyze the origins and consequences of the objectification of women, and to highlight how important and vital it is for the contemporary soviety to end gender discrimination and to empower women.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Heroes have no age and are not gender specific
It is difficult enough to be a ‘normal’ teenager, however, when tragedy strikes in the form of the death of your closest friend and mentor,your sibling,it’s unimaginable. Now,compound that life altering tragedy with emotional abuse and,even more,inconceivable,a brutal sexual assault,what you are left with is how the hell or where the hell does one so young go from there? Incredible writing for one so young (apologies if it appears condescendingIT’S NOT MEANT TO BE)! Kellc grabs your attention from beginning to end with very insightful details,not only about death,family breakdowns,sexual assault,and but also successfully explores societal expectations in relationship to men vs. women. I respect her affinity for her birthplace,but, once,those very specific detailed inferences are made,the book soars!
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  • Mary Schmidt
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for everyone, male and female, age 16 and up
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020
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    The author has presented her story with a unique writing style that I appreciate. Her story needs to be read by everyone. Ignore the fact that the small press who published her book didn't do anything regarding syntax, punctuation, etc. I cannot sing this book because all should read it and the fact that the author could write her story, that alone makes it a compelling five star read! Kacey lost her elder sister to a MVA in which the driver of the other vehicle was drunk. Losing a sibling is hard. Quite hard. I lost my baby brother and it was traumatic, to say the least. Kacey brings to the surface a deep level of intelligence and emotional observations and feeling throughout this memoir. Kacey had a boyfriend and the relationship went to level of being sexual at a young age of 15. I personally feel that 15 is too young, but Kacey gave this much thought, and she obtained birth control pills as she knew having a baby would not be good in her life at that age. In many ways, Kacey was more responsible at 15 than many at 18. Now for the gritty part. Kacey was raped by more than one male while her boyfriend was basically pas sc ed out from alcohol. Her boyfriend was not the perp! Three other men had gruesome parts in this atrocity, and the ridiculed Kacey relentlessly throughout. Did you know that a husband can rape his wife? That is true! I know. I was raped repeatedly by my ex. I was stripped of my self esteem with ridicule, name calling, feeling dirty, not good enough, tainted and sullied. This was in my 20s. I'm now pushing 60 and my self esteem is still very low. So I understood what Kacey wrote and how she felt both then and now. Kacey overcame a lot in one year of time. Was it easy? Hell no! Can she leave this nightmare behind her? Yes and no. Kacey certainly was able to have another relationship with a man, but there are always times when a small part of her can't get away fully from her sexual assault when with a new loving and caring partner. Kacey is beautiful and has a perfect body. I'm neither. But the big thing is we both keep on pushing on as we do have that glimmer of hope. Kacey was able to have friends and family to help her as well as a rape crisis center. Those are vital for one who has been raped. Note: Even if raped more than a year in the past, it's not too late to go to meetings at a rape crisis center. It's never too late. It doesn't have to become a "13 Reasons Why" deal. So please, if nothing else, take that fact to heart. I could write much more but I think my point has been made for those reading my review, and certainly Kacey made her points. Five stars.
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  • jeff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2019
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    First, of all let me start off by saying this-if this memoir by Ms. Kells does not make you think about our culture today or turn your stomach I wonder if anything will.
    Ms. Kells, tells a difficult story very well. Very few people I know truly has the courage to tell the rest of the world what happened. Very courageous and very inspiring indeed.
    I read the entire story in one setting as I do most of the books I read. I cannot tell you how many times I felt bad and wanted to cry based on what I read.
    One thing I have learned (of many things) in life is that no two people's struggles is exactly the same. Even people who have been sexually assaulted or raped do not go through the exact same process (may be similar but not exactly the same as no two people on earth is). Kellcey is a truly inspirational story which I hope you all read and truly take the time to appreciate. The lessons are many the biggest of which that while males and females are created differently (biologically and psychologically) they are created equally.
    Not only does Ms. Kells writes about sexual assault and the effect it has on her physically and emotionally but she also in many cases describes situations I have seen far too often, and is unacceptable, and that is the culture of bullying and sexual harassment (often precursors to sexual assault and rape). Sexual assault and rape is not so often about sex but about power and control and the lack of respect for the rights of others which is a very good point of her memoir. Until society starts to truly realize that men and women, while different, are equal it is an unfortunate fact that many more cases like Ms. Kells will continue to exist. Ms. Kells demonstrated true courage when she wrote this memoir and it is my hope that many others read this memoir and learn to look at life just a little differently. Sometimes a little change can mean the biggest different. Outstanding story from start to finish and well written.
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  • Nooshafarin Ravaghi
    5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-READ MEMOIR
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
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    Kellcey, by Kacey Kells, is an honest memoir, in which the author chronicles the highlights of her childhood, illustrating her state of mind at the time of her first serious relationship during her teenage years, describes a sexual assault she suffers in great detail, reflecting why rape is one of the most underreported crimes, and finally gives an account of the effects of this traumatic event on her life.

    This touching story, the author's insight, and the flow of words make Kellcey a fascinating read, despite its editing issues. I recommend this book to everyone, male and female, and give it five stars.
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  • Lizzy
    4.0 out of 5 stars IMPORTANT LESSONS … honestly told
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2020
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    First, I have enormous admiration for Ms. Kells writing this book. Raw, real, and emotional, she talks about her life, from the untimely death of her sister, to her relationship with her family, and the meeting of her boyfriend.

    This book illustrates how quickly things can go wrong, turning life inside out until it is unrecognizable.

    What I really thought was great about this book was how the author would stop, after relaying many situations, to offer valuable lessons to the reader (most especially the young reader) about what is right, what is wrong, and how things can begin to go wrong in ways one might not even recognize.

    In doing so, and in telling her own story so powerfully (very upsetting to read), I think this book has the potential to help so many people through similar experiences and to do their best to avoid dangerous circumstances. Most certainly, the author has excelled in letting others know they are not alone and that one can reclaim self-esteem, get rid of shame that belongs elsewhere, and learn find one's light again.

    Written more in the form of a diary, I thought there were some details that could have been streamlined for a tighter read. But on the whole, I give kudos to Ms. Kells for such a brave and honest book. What a wonderful thing when you can open up, and share your burden to help others. That is something very special.
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  • J.G. MacLeod - Author of The Future Bride
    5.0 out of 5 stars Should be required reading in schools!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2018
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    I just finished reading Kellcey, by Kacey Kells. This book is an important contribution to the MeToo movement and should be required reading for every high school senior or college freshman.
    Kells describes an idyllic childhood transformed by tragedy that affects each family member in profound ways. Filled with loneliness and often isolated, Kellcey turns to a relationship with an older boy of whom her mother approves. Unfortunately, Ben’s friend, John, makes crude remarks around Kellcey and Ben has to step in to prevent him from acting on his unwanted advances. This early glimpse into a culture that objectifies women at extremely young ages and teaches boys that this form of toxic masculinity is normal, is difficult to read emotionally as it is so relatable to many women.
    I could also relate to much of the landscape in this book, as I have visited the locations where Kellcey lives and travels. Tofino, with its magnificent trees and parks, brought back many fond memories for me, yet set against this backdrop of natural beauty is an escalation of misogyny that will make readers feel incensed once again. Alcohol is often used as an excuse for the mistreatment of women, including name-calling and sexual assault. Unfortunately, none of these events are unrealistic for our everyday interactions. They are all too common and Kells does an excellent job of detailing them using imagery that makes the reader recoil with disgust.
    Without inserting too many plot spoilers, Kellcey not only bears witness to what countless other women have gone through, but also offers a message of hope. Kells is clear when she characterizes Kellcey as a resilient young woman who is brave enough to speak her truth, face it, and work to heal. I applaud the author for her courage to write such an honest story and look forward to reading her future publications.
    A definite 5-stars from me!
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  • Victoria Skye
    5.0 out of 5 stars Made me cry. Strong women are fighters.
    Reviewed in Germany on September 19, 2024
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    Only a very strong person could write this.
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  • Colin
    5.0 out of 5 stars An iconic piece of literature
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2021
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    A first-person, chronologically forward-moving novel, Kellcey begins with the heroine describing her early life, a “beautiful, peaceful and safe environment’ before delivering the hook which inexorably draws the reader into the story. Fast forward then to early teens to reveal the heroine tragically losing her sister but ‘blossoming’ into a confident 15-year-old falling in love for the first time with a confident, broad-shouldered, muscular handsome hero.

    Ben, the ‘dreamboy’ of Kellcey’s desire is so deliciously described, one could be forgiven for thinking it the beginning of a wonderful romantic novel; an illusion maintained in subsequent chapters which describe the day her romantic ‘hero’ asks and takes her on a date, their blossoming romance, the meeting parents, holiday surfing and stolen kisses in the school yard. The fantasised contrasts with courtly love, vampire romance and Regency’s le bon ton are also worthy of mention; I particularly loved the tragically ironic juxtaposition of the maternal dragoness and the fair maiden rescued by the knight in shining armour.

    Of further interest was the way a free-spirited grandmother and a more stubborn grandparent who embodied ‘millennia of archaic traditions’ were contrasted. The author provides a wonderfully coloured palette, upon which, like a classical painter of old, the heroine paints interesting arguments on social Darwinistic follies. Is it, she argues, fair for parents to expect their daughters to behave maturely when they are cocooned in the cotton wool pseudo protectionism of traditional genderist dogma? The real question it quite rightly elicits though, is, why, after millions of years of evolution, are we even in this situation? Surely to God, in a world of equality our daughters (and sons) should always be free to come and go as they please without the fear of negative consequences? Alas, this question still has no reassuring answers in a society where we are constantly bombarded with the stark reminders of how the innocent, too many times, fall victim to the indifferent, cold-blooded, fork-tongued champions of greed, lust, envy, wrath, pride, gluttony and sloth.

    One such malign entity comes in the form of, John, who from the start makes crude and inappropriate remarks around Kellcey forcing Ben to intervene. This foreshadowing and framing of a culture that treats women as property at extremely young ages and teaches boys the objectification of women is a normal part of the homosocial order is the central theme of the story and casts its malevolent shadow over the blossoming romance between the two star-crossed lovers. Kellcey is, in many ways, a profound social commentary on a par with other greats such as Priestley’s “An Inspector Calls” and Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” both which, similarly highlighted the suffocating injustices and inequalities suffered by women.

    What I thought quite excellent in Kellcey, and what gave the book its own unique powerful voice was how the heroine as her older, wiser self, would share her own thoughts and effectively coach the reader pointing out danger signs, suggesting what is right, what is wrong, and more importantly, how things in life can start to go amiss in ways one may not fully appreciate at the time. The eloquent message she drives home is especially relevant to all young lovers – beware the folly of building up your hopes and dreams on the shaky foundations of a bad romance.

    And in spite of Kellcey’s initial deification of Ben, it is indeed a bad romance. His abuse and excessive drinking cause him to all but pass out at a party. This is seen as a green light by John, who, together with a group of his friends commits the most despicable of crimes. The chapter describing exactly what happens next comes with a warning as indeed it should. It pulls no punches and is not for the faint hearted. Reading it will leave you horrified, mortified and infuriated and in my case, an overwhelming desire to climb into the story book and deal out some summary justice.

    In the aftermath and like Cormier’s classic novel, we find who the real ‘heroes’ are. The maternal dragoness, the girls in the rape crisis centre, kind-hearted Philip and the wounded veteran amongst others, all help Kellcey in different ways to come to terms with the contemptible crime committed against her. We have a flash forward to older Kellcey’s perspective and whilst I won’t drop any spoilers, the additional message she leaves is one of hope which really should be written in stone: A balanced and strong society cannot treat girls and women as a weak link; rather, it must see them as a full part of the community. A society cannot achieve all its potential if such discriminations remain.

    In conclusion, I confidently predict generations of students will be studying Kellcey in future English literature modules in a way not too dissimilar to the way we study other such classical texts as Hemingway, Steinbeck & Priestley. Kellcey is a heroine with a powerful voice and the message she delivers is way too important for any civilised society to ignore.
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  • Jonathan
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for generations to follow
    Reviewed in Germany on June 30, 2022
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    Read this book. If you’re a feminist or not, read this book. If you’re a man or a woman, read this book. If you’re agender or xenogender, read this book. If you have a pulse, and can read, read this book. I seriously cannot over-emphasise how meaningful and how important this book actually is. I do have to mention some content warnings, namely for sexual abuse, alcohol use and psychological (self-)manipulation.

    That being said, what can one say about the quality of this book? I’ll start with the things that bring the quality down, which are thankfully few. There are many more grammar and orthography errors than I would have expected from a traditionally-published book. Not enough to make it unintelligible, but enough for it to be noticeable. A lot of Kacey’s interest in fashion is presented by just naming stores she visits instead of what she finds in the stores and how she thinks of matching them together, which drags certain parts of her account down. And finally, her presentation of her family is inconsistent, and not just in a stream-of-consciousness, this-is-what-I-thought-of-them-as-a-teen kind of way. The readers only learn her mother has a job past the half-way point, and they find out she has cousins she was quite close to sometime later as well.

    What, then, does this book do well? The first thing of note is that it has the absolute best stream-of-consciousness narrative style I have ever encountered. Just like I said a few weeks ago about a book I described as my favourite of all time, the narrative is presented in a very empathetic, very aware manner, which is very effective at conveying the headspace of the protagonists, and making the otherwise uninteresting become directly meaningful. As such, every twist of fate, both for good and for ill, that comes over Kacey has an impact upon the reader as well. Aside from the main account, there are several asides interspersed within the text, where the more mature version of the author delivers a comment on the situation her younger self is experiencing. That seriously runs the risk of becoming very annoying, but Kacey is so skilled, so tactful, and so elegant in her approach to her narrative that, even when the asides interrupt tense scenes, they always add just the right emphasis and insight into that specific point of the narrative. Most of those asides are about the double standards surrounding the templates of and influences upon gender dynamics, and how her young self is frustrated by them, and the older laments them as causing a lot of suffering later on in life.

    That’s not to say the way girls are educated now, or were educated a decade or two ago, always leads to rape, but it does lead to a lack of confidence in themselves and in the authority figures around them, which leaves them more susceptible to bad influences. It was very frustrating to look into how all the authority figures around her saw protection not as empowerment, but as enclosure, leading to exactly the kind of situation her life brings her to being less a question of if, and more a question of when. What is more interesting, and also sadder, perhaps unintentionally so, is observing how she internalises that worldview, she often compares herself to 19th century romantic female leads, and says she is proud to be ‘owned’ by her boyfriend.

    While at times unpleasant, and outright disturbing in one particular sequence, her candidness remains her greatest strength, not just in how she writes the story, but also in how she builds herself back up after the rape, in how she once again gains trust over herself and builds authentic, stronger support structures. In spite of exploring some very dark topics, the ultimate message is one of hope, and of endurance.

    Overall, Kellcey stands out as a powerful manifesto, a description of society’s ills, and a guide book to remedy them
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  • Patricia Bunting
    5.0 out of 5 stars An emotive and thought-provoking read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2019
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    Kellcey is a highly emotive and thought-provoking read that drew me in from the start and held my interest throughout. Although it is classed as fiction in the book’s front matter, and states that the names, characters, places and incidents originate from the author’s imagination, the whole story comes across as very real – and totally heartbreaking at times.
    Ms Kells tells a story that countless women worldwide could relate to. I can only imagine how difficult it must have been for her to write some of the scenes, particularly the brutal and harrowing rape – the build up to which is painstakingly done.
    Told through the voice of a formerly happy teenager at her middle-class home in Canada with the joys of a bright future ahead, we are taken through a series of events that serve as precursors to the fateful attack. The most notable of these are the death of the older sister that Kellcey loved and looked to for advice, and the consequent estrangement between her parents.
    Feeling alone and unloved, the miserable sixteen-year-old turns to her wider family and friends for support. Her own romantic ideas of having a boyfriend she can love and trust – and who will love her in return – sets the downward spiral in motion. Unfortunately, the boyfriend Kellcey falls ‘head over heels’ in love with, proves to be anything but her knight in shining armour.
    Alcohol abuse, unwise friendships, betrayal and the flaunting of wealth and family status become features in the lives of some of the characters, and ultimately Kellcey is lured into a social situation from which she cannot retreat.
    This book did, indeed, stir multiple emotion in me, the most powerful of these being anger: anger at the ways that rapists can terrify their victim into silence, and so often ‘get away’ with their crime(s) leaving them free to rape again; anger that many rapists do not always rape due to sexual lust but as a means of showing dominance over the woman – or, perhaps, women in general; and anger that there are still people who assume that rape victims must have been ‘asking for it’! Ms Kells addresses some of issues and stresses that full equality for women is still some way off, even in the western world.
    I also felt sadness and pity for Kellcey, horror and revulsion at the rape itself and in the fact that rapists can gain such satisfaction in seeing a woman so defiled. And finally, I felt great admiration for the young woman who ultimately refuses to let the rape break her and ruin the rest of her life. Healing is a long process, but with support from newfound friends and colleagues, strength and determination eventually take hold.
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