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When eight-year-old Jayne left bomb-torn
When the family moved again, Jayne thought the nightmare was over. She was wrong. Her relative came too. And, as her parents had to work nights, Jayne's abuser became her 'carer'.
Raped repeatedly by him, beaten, abused and battered, Jayne's life was a living hell.
One thing kept Jayne sane: the love and care of her older brother, Stuart. But he had demons of his own, and Jayne watched in helpless despair as the boy who had always protected her turned into an adult consumed by rage. Out of control and on the edge, Stuart went on to commit one of the most terrible crimes of recent years....
DESTROYED is the heart-stopping tale of an innocence destroyed and a family torn apart - told by a woman who has finally managed to confront her harrowing past.
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Jayne Sterne lives in London with her husband and 4 children. Destroyed is her first book.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Jayne, thank you so much for this honest account of your life and for surviving your terrible ordeal and journey. I have walked your path, felt your pain and understand your sorrow. I read your story with tear filled eyes and it broke my heart as your journey in parts echoed mine. I share the same name as your brother and share similar experiences. Alcohol and drugs destroy lives but as I know my self at times it seemed like a great comforter. In reality it stole everything from me and I became cold, hard and aggressive. The fear of not drinking and drugging was greater than the fear of living without and so I continued into oblivion until it nearly cost my life. Today I am drink and drug free and so is Stuart. He is proud of all that you are and so am I. Stuart Howarth - Author 'Please Daddy No'. Read this book and educate society, as adults we all have a duty to 'be the change we wish to see in the world' - God bless!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very well written easy read from Jayne Stern. When I was given ths book as a present from my daughter I thought this autobiography was a book on child abuse but it is so much more!!!
It is a very upsetting read and the reader will feel sincere sympathy towards Jayne who not only had to overcome a very hard childhood then had to cope with losing her brother to suicide following his arrest for a terrible tripple murder case.
Jayne writes with amazing honesty and her immense pain and sorrow is evident throughout the whole book.
I thoroughly recommend this book despite its serious nature and hope it will help other survivors of abuse.
Well done Jayne for your courage to write this book.
It is a very upsetting read and the reader will feel sincere sympathy towards Jayne who not only had to overcome a very hard childhood then had to cope with losing her brother to suicide following his arrest for a terrible tripple murder case.
Jayne writes with amazing honesty and her immense pain and sorrow is evident throughout the whole book.
I thoroughly recommend this book despite its serious nature and hope it will help other survivors of abuse.
Well done Jayne for your courage to write this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is one of the most powerful gut wrenching books I have read in a long time. Many books have bought me to tears, but never as much as Destroyed did. The brutality Jayne went through, at the hands of the evil Graham I promise will shock all that read this book, its truly devastating . From start to finish it has you hooked and in tears. This book also manages to give you a smile, simply because her personality seems to shine through with each page. Her mechanism to survive is breath taking and will leave you overwhelmed. She is a selfless, lovely and caring woman who deserves a medal for what she has gone through and having survived it all, How she has managed to maintain a stable life for herself and her family is incredable. Your husband and children must feel so proud of you.
Jayne you have lived a lonely and isolated life most of your life, yet your little mind fought to survive against all odds. The suffering you endured as a child makes me angry, and made me cry many tears. I am amazed at your courage and your strengths. When you talked of Stuart you could feel the love between you was strong and unbreakable, he also had a terrible life, but he choose as you say a different path, you cannot blame yourself for that. The honesty regards Stuart and Vicky in this story is astonishing, and touching. Your story will stay with me for a long time Jayne. I hope and pray you have happy life and continue to write. I am sure your readers will want to see more from you. May god continue to bless you xxx
Jayne you have lived a lonely and isolated life most of your life, yet your little mind fought to survive against all odds. The suffering you endured as a child makes me angry, and made me cry many tears. I am amazed at your courage and your strengths. When you talked of Stuart you could feel the love between you was strong and unbreakable, he also had a terrible life, but he choose as you say a different path, you cannot blame yourself for that. The honesty regards Stuart and Vicky in this story is astonishing, and touching. Your story will stay with me for a long time Jayne. I hope and pray you have happy life and continue to write. I am sure your readers will want to see more from you. May god continue to bless you xxx
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Heart felt tear jerker
This is a very emotional read, I'm very into all of these types of books and it shows what a amazing person Jayne sterne is to get through what she has been delt in life I... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Miss Lisa Y. Goodayle
true
jayne was it true that "Graham" was your oldest brother! I found your book very brutal to read, but very well written, you are a brave lady.
Published 2 months ago by T. B. radford
Wow
A very hard hitting, well written account of a true story, the courage showen by the author was incredable.Very happy with the purchase
Published 8 months ago by Taz
Destroyed - Jayne Sterne
I have been completely overwhelmed by this book. Jayne's courage and strength have stood out amongst all the horrific abuse and subsequent heartache this lady has been through. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Sara
Google "Barbacue Murders" - more interesting
I have to agree with the reviewer who said "not a great read". I have finished the book, but was not brought to tears of emotion as other readers. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2010 by Sheila Camp
Not great
Not a great read so far, I have started the book but since left aside. The reason being the writter keeps repeating herself and you can nearly tell what is going to happen next. Read more
Published on 22 April 2009 by Mrs. J. Mulhern
An extremely heart rending and moving story.
Well Jayne you have travelled a long, hard, and often very lonely road, but you never gave up did you ? Every time you got knocked down you picked yourself up and struggled on. Read more
Published on 23 May 2008 by Leeds lass
ruined youth
i knew jayne and stuart and the entire family. i am shocked by what i have read in jaynes book, but i have to say i am so proud of her for telling the world about the lives that... Read more
Published on 13 April 2008 by symond
Truth always hurts.
As a family friend I think someone has been hit by the truth.The authors sisters should be glad they have been made to look saints. Read more
Published on 8 April 2008 by O. mohamed
The Author Of Destroyed
Hi I am the author of Destroyed, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank those that have left such lovely reviews on my story. Read more
Published on 6 April 2008 by Mrs. Jayne A. Sterne
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