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Harrowing memoir of triumph over childhood adversity.
"Spoilt" isn't just a raw recount of a rough childhood; it's a testament to resilience. As you step into Terry's shoes, you not only navigate the dark corridors of a grim care system but also witness the strength of the human spirit. This book could change your perspective on survival and healing, making it a powerful read for anyone interested in overcoming life's toughest challenges.
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ISBN: 9780340910368
Authors:
Terry Denby
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
Date of Publication: 2008-06-26
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Mental Health,
Poverty,
Social Issues,
Psychology,
Abuse,
Personal Development,
Memoir,
Biography
Goodreads rating: 3.0
(rated by 26 readers)
Description
In the coming weeks and months I was further humiliated by Auntie Blodwen. The beatings were usually around the head or on the back of the legs, the arms or bare bottom. Auntie Agnes would hold me down in the office, the cloakroom, or in the cellar, while Auntie Blodwen laid into me. I was now totally exposed to the wilfulness and madness of these adults ...I was in care. Terry begins life on an estate in East London known as 'The Buildings'. Rarely attending school, he wanders the streets for hours, collecting cigarette butts while his mother entertains men and sings in local pubs. But when he returns to find the 'welfare' on his door, he realises his troubles have only just begun ...His mother gives him up without a fight and Terry finds himself in a care home run by the tyrannical Auntie Blodwen. Terry is brutally beaten on a regular basis and shut for hours in the coal cellar. His only strength gleaned from the children who share this nightmare, and his friendship with his guardian's dog, Jenny.Denied all the opportunities children so desperately need, Terry's story builds a picture of a bewildered and deeply troubled child who is let down time and time again by the very people he needs the most. But this powerful memoir shows how even the most deprived child can make their own luck and eventually find happiness.
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