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A harrowing yet inspiring story of overcoming a childhood of enforced prostitution in rural Ireland
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Given away by her mother at five months old, raped on the day of her first communion at age seven - when Celine Roberts was told 'No one wants you', she believed it.
Illegitimate and unwanted, Celine was forced by her foster mother into prostitution. Her bones were broken, her nose was crushed and she ate candle wax to stay alive.
Celine was finally rescued and sent to an industrial school, where she picked up the pieces of her shattered life. She also began the search for her parents. But what she found gave her battered survival instincts the hardest knock of all ...
Full of the most heartbreaking tragedy but ultimately survival and hope, No One Wants You is the remarkably honest and compelling memoir of a woman triumphing over her brutal past.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have nothing but admiration for Celine's courage, tenacity and integrity. She has had the courage to tell her story and persevere through life-difficulties to which many of us would have succumbed. She suffered horribly at the hands of those who should have protected and loved her, but she never waivered in knowing what was good and right and in creating her own loving family.
I hope this book inspires others to shine the light in those dark corners and to have the courage to create a positive life of own's own.
The first edition of the book (not this edition, but one with a reddish cover) does contain some imperfections, but so what. Blame the editors and not the writer. The editors should have done a better job - editing their writers' work IS their job! But, apparently, this, the second edition of this book, has been better edited.
I hope this book inspires others to shine the light in those dark corners and to have the courage to create a positive life of own's own.
The first edition of the book (not this edition, but one with a reddish cover) does contain some imperfections, but so what. Blame the editors and not the writer. The editors should have done a better job - editing their writers' work IS their job! But, apparently, this, the second edition of this book, has been better edited.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a sad true life narrative of Celine Roberts. Celine was born into an Irish family, her parents were not married. In the 1940's in Ireland, it was very taboo children born out of wedlock was categorised as Illegitimate. Her mother, Doreen was in a home for Unmarried mothers in County Cork, Ireland. After giving birth, 5 months later Doreen left the home. The fee was then paid for Doreen's liberation and Celine was taken care of by foster parents who lived in County Limerick in Ireland. From an early age Celine was told "no one wants you". The years of abuse subsequently followed and Celine was forced into prostitution at a very early age. Whilst at her foster parents house, men regularly came to the house and paid for services, which was accepted by Celine's foster parents. She seldom went to school and didn't know how to care for herself physically, as she was not shown or taught by her foster parents. She was rarely fed and at times ate candelwax and bathed in a pond. Celine then moved to an Orphange, which was controlled by Nuns. Her life was to some extent better, in that she was not subjected to any abuse by men. However, the strict regime was tough and at times having to steal food. The story unfolds into her life after leaving the orphanage working as a maid and then moving to London.
Read this inspiring book and found out how Celine educated herself through her determination, had her own family and traced her long last parents and siblings.
Read this inspiring book and found out how Celine educated herself through her determination, had her own family and traced her long last parents and siblings.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Celine, if you ever read the reviews, you are one truely amazing woman and I have nothing but respect for you. I can't start to imagine what you went through. Once started, I found it difficult to put your book down. You came through and went on to better your life through your family and education. Congratulations and thanks for sharing your story with us.
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I haven't started reading this one yet as I have so many! But I must say the delivery was quick, being that it was a used book it was in fabulous condition and the price was very... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jessie
A really good read.
A well written and easy book to read. Once i started, i could not put it down. Only took me 2 days to finish. Would reccommend to anyone, who likes these kind of true stories
Published 6 months ago by Sue
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Another true story and again bringing the appaling injustices commited on these children to light. I was very tearful throughout this book but couldnt put it down because I wanted... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Medigal
No one wants you
I found this book a good read though very distressing.The extreme cruelty inflicted on the young Celine was just stomach churning. Read more
Published 14 months ago by K green
No One Wants You
This book is heartbreaking.The Writer,The life she was forced to live,the courage of this young girl.I could not put this book down.I hope the writer finds peace. Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. tunnacliffe
no one wants you
One of many stories of cruelty to children in the 1950/1960. When children were given to any foster parent that was a church goers. Thinking they would be well looked after. Read more
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