A Sister's Shame A Sister's Shame
A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story

A Sister's Shame

The true story of little girls trapped in a cycle of abuse and neglect

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Publisher Description

'My heart felt heavy with sadness for these two little girls.'

Foster carer Maggie Hartley is used to all manner of children arriving on her doorstep, but nothing can prepare her for sisters Billy and Bo when they arrive at her home. It is clear from the moment she sets eyes on them four-year-old Bo and seven-year-old Billy have clearly been subjected to unimaginable neglect, and it takes all of Maggie's skills as a foster carer to try to connect with the volatile little girls, who seem far younger than their years.

Over time, the little girls slowly emerge from their shells, and Maggie begins the difficult task of trying to gain their trust. But as time goes on, it becomes clear that there is something much darker going on, something that will call into question everything Maggie has ever learned in all her years as a foster carer...

A true story of hope from Sunday Times bestselling author Maggie Hartley, a foster carer for over 20 years.

*A Sister's Shame was originally published in 2021*

'A story that breaks your heart' 5* Amazon reader review

GENRE
Non-Fiction
RELEASED
2021
15 April
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
304
Pages
PUBLISHER
Orion
SELLER
Hachette Australia Pty Ltd
SIZE
4.4
MB

Customer Reviews

healeena ,

Tragic & heartbreaking, but inspiring

As a survivor of various types of childhood abuse and trauma, I was deeply moved by this beautifully written and informative book.

I spent several years in the care system and so happy to know that, at least some things have changed. And I’m incredibly grateful for foster Carers like Maggie❣️

I’m one of the fortunate ones who healed, and went on to become a Psychologist working with survivors of abuse and trauma.

Thanks SO much Maggie

Bouncintigger77 ,

Another Brilliant Book

I loved reading A Sisters Shame. As always Maggie Hartley has written another brilliant book. I cant wait for her next book.

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