They Stole My Innocence
The Shocking True Story of a Young Girl Abused in a Jersey Care Home
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4.7 • 3 Ratings
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- $15.99
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- $15.99
Publisher Description
'Lying in the prison of my bed, his dark silhouette closes in, a pillow in his hands. My throat tightens in fear…’
At the tender age of five, Madeleine was living a daily nightmare. In a dark, grey building on Jersey, she was just another orphan, defenceless and alone. She was also an easy target.
Unbeknownst to the outside world, the care home manager was abusing her, using her like she was his toy. “Say nothing, no one will believe a nasty little kid like you,” he’d whisper. Terrified, Madeleine would keep quiet. And, worse still, the home was selling the children to men who would inflict on them the worst possible abuse. No one cared.
This is Madeleine’s heart-breaking story and her fight to survive.
Customer Reviews
So sad
I am almost speechless after reading this book.... It’s extremely sad and horrible what happened at this supposed care home. Child abusers, molesters, predators whatever you want to call those inhumane scum, are the worst. It gets me so mad that these things happen. These creatures should be treated with no mercy and slaughtered. People think that they can oppress people and in such a way and especially children and they think they can get away with it. Maybe in this world, which is unfortunate. But they will pay after. You don’t get away with death.
Frank and Redeemingu
This marvelous chronicle should be required reading for everyone, especially those interested in education, social work, law or raising a family. It is a gut-wrenching and raw portrayal of many young children including the author, facing unbelievable hardship in recent times and unfavourable treatment at the hands of untrustworthy adults.
This would be a hellish novel to read, except it is a true-to-life account, by a very courageous young woman.
My heart goes out to the many survivors, as well as tribute to those. not so fortunate