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In April 2007, 62-year-old Eunice Spry was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the systematic wounding, cruelty and assault of the vulnerable children whose welfare had been entrusted to her. Her Gloucestershire home should have been a refuge. Instead it became a prison where, over the course of 20 years, her charges were routinely abused and tortured. To the outside world, Jehovah's Witness Spry presented herself as a pillar of the community. Behind closed doors she was a sadistic tyrant who beat the children with metal bars, forced wooden sticks down their throats and made them eat lard, bleach, vomit and faeces. The details of the trial horrified the nation, and attracted considerable press attention. Now, for the first time, one of the victims - known in the case as 'Child C' and now 19 years old - tells the full, shocking story of what went on in Eunice Spry's house of evil. Child C is a gripping, heartbreaking story of enforced isolation, psychological and physical abuse and a childhood denied. Despite all he has been through, Christopher Spry is a survivor with a zest for life.With his former foster mother in prison, he can finally tell the story of his suffering and what it is like to grow up brutalised and abandoned with no one to hear your plight.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I must disagree with other reviews of this book and say i was hooked from the minute i picked it up.
Christopher told everything exactly how it was, even down to how he still feels about eunice.
Being of the same age as him and living not too far away,
i found myself thinking of what i was doing at times when christopher reflected on his past, and i must say this boy suffered immensely but doesnt seem to have let it spill into his adult life,
i hope where ever eunice spry is, she has read this book and finally felt some remorse.
Christopher told everything exactly how it was, even down to how he still feels about eunice.
Being of the same age as him and living not too far away,
i found myself thinking of what i was doing at times when christopher reflected on his past, and i must say this boy suffered immensely but doesnt seem to have let it spill into his adult life,
i hope where ever eunice spry is, she has read this book and finally felt some remorse.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a 'must have' book. When JK Rowling wrote the Harry Potters series, you could witness the pain as she battled with depression. At times it was difficult to read those books because the dark side was coming out. In this book, Child C, there is a similarity, which is even more touching as this is not a made up story. Eunice Spry tricked the authorities for years, she persecuted her children and made mockery of the vocation of motherhood. The consequences of her actions will ripple forward in the lives of all those who know and have heard this sorry tale. Christopher (the author) has written his story in an easy to read fashion which makes digesting the difficult material easier at times. It won't put you off your food, but it will open your eyes. Too often we are unaffected by life's turmoils, books like this open up the world to us and hopefully make us all a little bit more aware. I am looking forward to reading his next book which will detail how his life has moved on since Eunice was sent to prison, I am sure that will be an even more heart moving account.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read about this case in the newspapers , so when I saw this book being advertised, I knew I had to buy it and see if the foster mother, was as evil as they made out.
And yes she is, my only dissapointment was that she only got 14 years in prison. She should have been hung !!! pity the death sentance is no longer used !
Good Luck to Chris, Karen and Lulu in whatever you do. x
And yes she is, my only dissapointment was that she only got 14 years in prison. She should have been hung !!! pity the death sentance is no longer used !
Good Luck to Chris, Karen and Lulu in whatever you do. x
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Shocking
I read this in one day as I didn't want to put it down, captivating and heroic. I admire chris for speaking out at such a young age
Published 1 month ago by Katie89
Interesting
This book is scary, yet interesting. You really feel for those kids, not being able to get away. And it's amazing how they turned out to be normal people, sane, despite everything... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Helle Renee
child c
This was a tremendously addictive read, shockingly cruel, true show of human will and survival skills thoroughly enjoyed, couldn't put it down.
Published 18 months ago by Ms. A. Jones
A fantastic Jaw dropping read
I have just finished reading this book and have got to say how deeply shocked I was reading this. I have read many child abuse books but have found this one of the hardest to read. Read more
Published on 7 May 2010 by Ms. A. Moir
Child C Book
This book is an excellent read, keeps you gripped. The only problem I found is the writing is quite small and whe I looked at the preview the writing had been magnified.
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by D. Turner
Truth comes out
I havent yet bought this book, but I think I intend to. I have given 5 stars purely on the basis that at long last, it is written for all to see, that not all foster carers are as... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2010 by J. smith
SUPERB
This book made me cry! This is the heartbreaking tale of a child abused by Eunice Spry. I remember when this story made the national news and was horrified by the details of the... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2009 by J. WALKER
not for the squeamish
I remember this case and in particular, I remember Eunice's face in the news so I felt compelled to read this story. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2009 by S. D. Williams
People should hang their heads in shame
A lot of people should hang their heads in shame at this, how could this in this day and age be allowed to happen! this wasnt in the 60's or 70's this was only very recent. Read more
Published on 6 April 2009 by mskittenheels
An insight into pure madness.
I have recently finished this book and I have to say, even though it does give the reader a first hand view of child abuse it is disappointing when you discover there are things... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2009 by Ms. S. Mckenna
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