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"One of the most moving accounts of child abuse that I've read" (Natasha Harding THE SUN )
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The extraordinary story - which was featured regularly in the media - of how a young girl fought against the most evil of abuses in a care system that was meant to protect her to become the survivor she is today.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Kendall House was run by the Church of England and used by many social services with up to 2000 girls being sent there. Kendall House was first exposed in 1980 before I went there for it's chemical regime which horrified many but sadly after it's exposure in 1980, what went on behind those closed doors became what can only be described as a closely guarded secret until now.
Kendall House, Gravesend, Kent was a place you would expect to find in a savage cold war but this was no cold war, this was a children's home for vunerable girls in care of local authorities. A place where you would expect care and compassion but that didn't happen. We can not begin to understand why those in a position of authority chose to ignore what was going on behind those closed doors and exposing it for the first time since the public outcry in 1980 is a step forward and ensure this never happens again. Sadly it still happens today and we have two choices, ignore it or do something about it.
Say no2abuse and give children the voice they currently don't have.
My book is backed up by overwhelming files and evidence and may we learn from these experiences and of others.
I dedicate my book to all those who have suffered the devistating affects of child abuse.
Kendall House is not related to the Staffordshire case
The worst prison would be a closed heart
Kendall House, Gravesend, Kent was a place you would expect to find in a savage cold war but this was no cold war, this was a children's home for vunerable girls in care of local authorities. A place where you would expect care and compassion but that didn't happen. We can not begin to understand why those in a position of authority chose to ignore what was going on behind those closed doors and exposing it for the first time since the public outcry in 1980 is a step forward and ensure this never happens again. Sadly it still happens today and we have two choices, ignore it or do something about it.
Say no2abuse and give children the voice they currently don't have.
My book is backed up by overwhelming files and evidence and may we learn from these experiences and of others.
I dedicate my book to all those who have suffered the devistating affects of child abuse.
Kendall House is not related to the Staffordshire case
The worst prison would be a closed heart
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It took me around 5 hours to read this book, i just couldnt put it down,
It's one of those read's where as soon as you start it you can not do anything else for the rest of the day until you finish it,
The treatment that Teresa recieved by the people who should have been protecting her is unforgivable,
She encounters abuse after abuse and no-one believes her plea's for help,
Im amazed that she never suceeded in giving up her life.
After reading this book it leaves you with questions like "are the abusers still alive",
"Have they read this book ?" "is it still happening to others ?".
If we find it frustrating not having the answers god only knows how Teresa managed to go forward with her life and achieve all that she has managed to achieve and to go on giving other abused children and adults her full support and guidance,
My 17 year old daughter is now reading this book and finds it hard to understand that these things that happened were real.
I would definately recommend others to buy this book, its a tearful and gripping read and most of all its true.
It's one of those read's where as soon as you start it you can not do anything else for the rest of the day until you finish it,
The treatment that Teresa recieved by the people who should have been protecting her is unforgivable,
She encounters abuse after abuse and no-one believes her plea's for help,
Im amazed that she never suceeded in giving up her life.
After reading this book it leaves you with questions like "are the abusers still alive",
"Have they read this book ?" "is it still happening to others ?".
If we find it frustrating not having the answers god only knows how Teresa managed to go forward with her life and achieve all that she has managed to achieve and to go on giving other abused children and adults her full support and guidance,
My 17 year old daughter is now reading this book and finds it hard to understand that these things that happened were real.
I would definately recommend others to buy this book, its a tearful and gripping read and most of all its true.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Fantastic - best autobiography I have read all year.
Well done to Teresa Cooper for bringing this story to the public eye. Teresa suffered horrific instututional abuse and it made me cry to think of Teresa being so alone in her young life. I hope this book will put some ghosts to rest for Teresa.
Teresa shares some beautiful photos of herself and her lovely family which must give hope to other survivors.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Well done to Teresa Cooper for bringing this story to the public eye. Teresa suffered horrific instututional abuse and it made me cry to think of Teresa being so alone in her young life. I hope this book will put some ghosts to rest for Teresa.
Teresa shares some beautiful photos of herself and her lovely family which must give hope to other survivors.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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A sad story but great to see Teresa had the guts to write this
I have read this book TWICE...once before I met Teresa and recently after I met herhere in Turkey.
Each time I ead the book I could not put it down, I was stunned by the... Read more
Each time I ead the book I could not put it down, I was stunned by the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by am4z1ng
Trust no One
I found this book very repetative and found myself waiting to get to the end to find out the outcome. too much attention was repeated regarding medication
Published 1 month ago by Susan
Unbelievably horrible
This is the story of a young girl let down by everyone around her in a position of power or authority. Most shocking of all, her stay at Kendall house. Read more
Published 2 months ago by its_jemma
Trust no one
Teresa Cooper did a remarkable and noble thing to bring to light the terrible things that were happening in this care home for children. I cringed each time I read a page. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sue
habitual, systematic abuse
well i bought this book for an insight into how to write a book about my own experiences as a child in care. i think teresa has survived well. Read more
Published 7 months ago by scoobuss
An amazing, heartbreaking book
This has to be one of saddest books i have ever read and ive read quite a few books in this kind of genre. Teresa's spirit shines throughout this book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Hayleylsl
trust no one
This book a was good i could not put it down once i started it.I would recomend this book to anyone. and would recomend the seller. Read more
Published 20 months ago by anne
BOOK "TRUST NO ONE" BY TERESA COOPER
This is a true life story written by a friend of mine Teresa Cooper.....about her horrific cruel abusive life in and out of care homes.... Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2010 by Mrs. I. Donnelly
Unbelievable Cruelty and Abuse
A well written account of the life of a child, neglected by her parents who was given into Care and who not only was shoved from pilar to post, but who suffered unbelievable... Read more
Published on 26 May 2010 by Mrs C
neil ambrose "Pin Down"
It is mostly down to the author's excellent writing that we learn how terrible Kendall House was for the girls. Read more
Published on 11 May 2010
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