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KERI: the SHOCKING true story of a child abused (child abuse true stories)
 
 

KERI: the SHOCKING true story of a child abused (child abuse true stories) [Kindle Edition]

Kat Ward
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From the outside, there was no reason to suspect the family life of young schoolchild Keri was anything but unremarkable. Two loving parents, a backdrop of 1960’s Britain; life had provided for her, at least with the riches of modesty.

Keri herself however, would often confound teachers with her erratic behaviour, which was at best sullen and withdrawn; at worst violently disruptive. When challenged, she would only exacerbate her growing reputation as a fantasist; weaving terrible tales about the “abuse” she was suffering at the hands of her very creators.

But it was the much-celebrated age of innocence; the childhood of our modern culture. Big brother had not yet been born and Nanny was only looking out for her dearest, as opposed to the entire State. Who would take the word of child on such matters? After all, she was just a bad egg… wasn’t she?

Well, no. She wasn’t. She was indeed, for over a decade, the victim of an abuse so staggering that merely to read about it is enough to freeze even the thickest of blood. “Keri” is the story of what happens when truth is imprisoned in a little glass jar and buried deep within the Earth, condemned to a sentence of eternal silence. For truth may be repressed, but never supressed. It will always find light eventually. And, in this gut-wrenching account of her early life, author Kat Ward takes the reader through every shade of darkness, whilst never allowing the candle of hope to fully extinguish, so as that truth may indeed find its rightful freedom.

About the Author

Kat Ward is fifty four and now lives in the United Kingdom on the border of England and Wales. She has seven children, although only three speak to her or have anything to do with her. She also keeps seven cats and two dogs. Kat has a great many tattoos, unlimited opinions and views on nearly every subject under the sun and thinks, in general, the human race is pretty nasty.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 1453 KB
  • Print Length: 745 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 146377236X
  • Publisher: Child Abuse True Stories (20 Mar 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B007MUKZ1K
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (193 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,406 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars wow!! what a good book 12 April 2012
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As someone else has said, to say I enjoyed this book does not seem appropriate given its contents but I couldn't put it down. As I live in the area I know the places Keri talks about and years ago, when working for Social Services, actually went into Garfield House.If only I knew then what I know now about the place!! I have downloaded this book onto my husbands kindle and he has started reading it, likewise he can't put it down. Excellent read for anyone who like me has read a lot of books in this gendre
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely gripping! 17 April 2012
By Fifi
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This is the first review i have written on Amazon, because i just have to say that this is one of the best books i have ever read! I have spent a week reading this at every opportunity, turning my phones off and going back to bed when my child has gone to school just so i can get to the end! keri is the same age as me, so i can relate to the culture of the times she writes about.

This book centres on the first 16 horrific years of Keri's life. She manages to write an honest (yes Keri, i believe every word) and factual account of the worst kind of abuse imaginable, and does it without any self-pity. She is the outlet for her obviously disturbed Mother's anger and hatred, but her Mother is extremely cunning and manipulative, and succeeds in convincing the authorities that Keri is impossible to manage. She claims Keri is violent towards her family, which is completely untrue, and Keri is labelled as such from an early age. Ironically, it is the very people that Keri's mother despises - the disgusting gypsies and Council House types - that provide Keri with the small amount of desperately needed comfort and support she needs.

I don't want to give any more of the story away as i want everyone to enjoy ( if that is the right word) the book as much as i did. It is a MUST_READ! Keri is a brilliant writer, and i can't wait to read the sequel to this book - Keri-Karin. I really must go and do some housework now!
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Chilling! 21 Mar 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
An incredible true story, with a chilling backbone. It kept me engaged throughout and there are many points in the book that make you stop, and re-read what you've just read, just when the gruesome undertone cuts through like a knife!
The writer clearly has first hand experience in physical and psychological abuse, and this shines through at a number of moments where the description is shockingly accurate.
And all for 99p? It's a no-brainer. Well worth a download!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Cruelty in the worst sense of word
I have read a number of books about abused children, but never, in my wildest dreams, imagined anything as horrific as Keri's life. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Walter de la Mare
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read.
The abuse she suffered both from her family and also people in authority is truly shocking. Looking forward to reading the next chapter in her life.
Published 6 days ago by Rosina Crossan
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
At first I thought I was never going to get into this book, but after a few chapters I couldn't put it down, I enjoyed it so much I have bought the 2nd part
Published 9 days ago by jill sharp
5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable
What an amazing account of a child's life. It was so emotional I cried several times whilst I was reading it. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Christine Greenhalgh
5.0 out of 5 stars gripping
This was a long book for kindle which was good but I so wanted to get to the end to find out what happened but then didn't want it to end, a very very sad story of a hugely... Read more
Published 16 days ago by janet
4.0 out of 5 stars It is shocking !!
Thought it a bit long winded but had to read it through. As I progressed through this book, I found myself wanting to know how Keri's life turned out. Will buy sequel
Published 20 days ago by calamity
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking
A very sad, brutal and horrific true story. My heart went out to keri and showed the lack of support and care. Read more
Published 27 days ago by pammy
5.0 out of 5 stars easy reading
i loved reading this book could not put it down .....it was a very sad story ...at times i had tears to think that it was bast on real life
Published 28 days ago by Mrs Sylvia Gayfer
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
Once you start reading you cannot drop the book down, very emotional & excellent books to read, bring on the next one ......
Published 28 days ago by Mrs. W. Glanville
5.0 out of 5 stars Very brave lady
Terrible mother to Keri, she obviously has no heart treating her the way she did, going to read next book.
Published 29 days ago by joyce dickson
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