Blade Silver: Color Me Scarred (TrueColors Series #7)

As a recovering cutter myself, I must state that I find this book close to the target, yet not there. Yes, she discusses a good number of problems people who struggle with cutting have but here are my 3 largest issues with the book:*Warning this contains triggering matterial*1) most cutters choose to cut because they are afraid that if they DON'T they WILL commit suicide. Carlson implies that Ruth is wanting to "end it all" with the razor. Most cutters will only use cutting to relieve the pain.. if they die in an episode it is often an ACCIDENT. If they choose to try and kill them selves, they will often use a method outside of cutting.2) All of a sudden the "God" aspect gets thrown in there. It's like "OH! This is supposed to be a Christian book.. let me pepper the last few chapters with God and we'll have it covered."3) It is an unrealisic expectation for the ending. -Not only does she NOT go home (which would usually be the case), but she's done cutting after one inpatient thing. Let's be realisic here: Cutting IS an addiction. And REALLY who gets over their addictions in one big swoop? Most people struggle YEARS with this, and to imply that Ruth is all better.. and not going back to the home.. is just a fairy tale.

I read this first time as a freebie on my Kindle. I volunteer working with students with discipline issues--good kids, stupid mistakes. One young lady had recently resorted to cutting. I mentioned reading this book and she asked if she could read it. I purchased the book and gave it to the school for her to read. Thanks for your wonderful program

I absolutely loved the book in high school great book! But I have gotten the paperback and some of the middle pages have fell out..

The book was great. It was written in a descriptive way without being too graphic. Good for young adults. Insightful to the typically unspoken subject of cutting. Highly recommend if you like teen issue books.

My daughters love this collection series. Eventually we will have them all....then they'll have to sort out which one belongs to each.

Very good book. Carlson does a great job of writing for young adult gals. I bought the whole series and can't keep it on the shelf.

Yet another good book which becomes completely ruined due to the insertion of religious dogma into the plot, which in this case was both unskillful and abrupt. Blade Silver: Color me scarred starts out superbly, with an engaging, if heartbreaking plot. I believed this book could have even given those hope who self injure, until I reached the end of it. Basically, this book takes a very sensitive subject which many people struggle with and preaches that the sole way to overcome this serious addiction is to "accept god into your heart." I greatly disagree, and I feel that the way the author attempted to get her message across was sloppy and sudden, completely interrupting the previously fluid flow of the plot.

i highly recommend this book. It both gives insight as well as shows how a "cutter" CAN learn coping strategies to overcome this negative trait.

Brilliant

Thought this was a great book, realistic but not overly triggering. Really resonated with me. Highly recommend.