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'This woman is an inspiration and I am honoured to call her my mum' (Martine McCutcheon )
'I'm really proud of Jenny. She has put into words our terrible start in life and made me look openly at who I was and how far I have come. We managed to break free and build a life for oursleves. Now it's time to stop covering the subject in shame.' (Kim Challoner, Jenny's sister ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
'I'm really proud of Jenny. She has put into words our terrible start in life and made me look openly at who I was and how far I have come. We managed to break free and build a life for oursleves. Now it's time to stop covering the subject in shame.' (Kim Challoner, Jenny's sister ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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'This woman is an inspiration and I am honoured to call her my mum' -- Martine McCutcheon 'I'm really proud of Jenny. She has put into words our terrible start in life and made me look openly at who I was and how far I have come. We managed to break free and build a life for oursleves. Now it's time to stop covering the subject in shame.' -- Kim Challoner, Jenny's sister.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
when i first started reading this book i found it hard to get into, however, i am glad that i did as it was truely shocking amazing. When she talks about her dad and the torture he not only put her through but also the whole family all you can feel is compassion. The book was a true eye opener. and i had no idea that her daughter was Martine Mucutchen until i got to the only point in the book that she mentions her. I could not put this book down and i finished it within a day. I would of liked to have read more about her life and i was itching to know the reason behind her brothers death. This book not only conveys the message of child abuse, all abuse, peaeodaphilia and poverty but also that not all celebrity parents have a charming upbringing with plenty of money to see themselves and every other person in the family through stage school and that is something completly reasuuring
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a journey with a friend, well that's how I felt when I read it. It is written in a painfully frank way. I could not put the book down for one second! Jenny tells us about her torment and frustration at having to be so self sufficient at a very young age. Sexually terrorised by her Father, shunned by her Mother, it is a harrowing look into the world of her physically and mentally tortured innocent young life, from a toddler to a young lady she had the strength and where-withall that enabled her to keep her sanity. Her self preservation is admirable, so is her deeply caring nature. She gave me an insightful peep into her world, parts of which will stay with me always. A fantastic read, very deep and painful to read, but enthralling all the same. This will go into my 'Best books of all time' list.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This true story of abuse is harrowing yet compelling, I started it as a break late morning with a cuppa.......fatal!!!!!! I was so moved with the plight of Jenny, Kim and Laurence that I could not put it down until I had finished the book. You will need tissues as it is a very well written and moving account of their growing up with a neglectful mother and an abusive father and how the system just did not regard young children to listen to them, a bit of the children should be seen and not heard regime
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So sad but a really good book
This book is a very sad read with some explicit details. Unbelieveable how this woman gets through life after the childhood she had.
Published 7 months ago by SWALKER2
thanx for quick delivery A+++
Was recommened to read book, book was delivered within 3 days great read Thanx A+++++
Published on 15 Mar 2010 by L. J. Harrison
Couldn't put down
I read this book in a day - i just couldn't put it down!
Such a brilliant book - had me bawling my eyes out at a few parts - but such an interesting read.
100% recc.
Such a brilliant book - had me bawling my eyes out at a few parts - but such an interesting read.
100% recc.
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by A.Wood
fantastic purchase
This book came the day after I ordered it in immaculate condition. Smooth transaction and what a good read, don't read if you are squeamish. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2009 by Mrs. Valerie E. Johnson
inspirational
as tory much like my own hearbreaking to write but i was with her every step of the wat as she was let down too by the very people designed to protect you so so sad bless you &... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2009 by Elizabeth Hislop mcglynn
Behind Closed Doors
Everyone should read this. You will need tissues and lots of them. How a mother can put her children through this is beyond me. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2008 by fluffyrabbit
FANTASTIC
One of the best books i have ever read, couldnt put it down. IT MADE ME CRY AND LAUGH. BRILLIANT
Published on 8 Aug 2008 by MissElise
thank you
Thank you,Jenny Tomlin for raising awareness of this terrible,terrible problem that still does,I'm sure,go on behind closed doors. Read more
Published on 24 July 2008 by palace pier
Absolutely one of the worst cases of abuse i have ever read.
I am always drawn to true stories of child abuse - even though i know for sure i will not be able to bear the pain of the writer - my heart breaks into a million pieces every time. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2008 by Leeds lass
inspirational
I have just read this book in 2 days and i never had dry eyes. I just want to say that this book is inspirational to children that have been abused throughout there childhood and... Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2007 by D. Martin
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