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  • My Shocking True Story of Surviving a Childhood in Hell
  • Written by: Maureen Wood
  • Narrated by: Rachel Atkins
  • Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (18 ratings)

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A Family Secret

Written by: Maureen Wood
Narrated by: Rachel Atkins
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Publisher's Summary

Each time my mother laid a finger on me...it was another step into the jaws of hell. Her abuse, more so than any other, destroyed me. It was the ultimate betrayal.

Abused from the age of eight by her older brother and then her step-father, Maureen Wood quickly became numb to the constant suffering. But Maureen’s world crumbled when her own mother started to abuse her too....

A Family Secret is the harrowing true story of how one little girl survived sickening abuse by the people who should have loved her most and how an innocent baby finally saved her.

©2021 Maureen Wood (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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A Brave Story

Thank you brave lady for sharing your story. Sending peace, love, and happiness for you and your whole family 💗

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Thank you for Sharing tout story

This book made me go through a lot of emotions. Thanks for the autor for sharing such a hard story. I really wish you the best for the futur years to come. I was privileged to have been brought into a living family, but I know my mother went through sexual abuse and she did everything she could to also break the cycle. Even though your story is a lot different (and much worse), I feel like she was talking through tout words. Wish you well.

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Heartbreaking 💔

This was the most tragic story I've ever heard. It was told so well, I couldn't turn it off- hanging onto every word. Trigger warning for anybody who has suffered childhood abuse. While my abuse wasn't this bad, I still found myself able to identify with so much of her story. A shocking story I'll never forget, but I'm so glad I listened.

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Motivational healing quest

This poignant biography is a true inspiration. I am looking for the courage to write my own story and books like this one are a great motivation. We learn greatly from others, sharing should be cherished.

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Incredible

This story made me tear up so many times... The author is incredibly strong and I really hope she lives a long, happy life from now on. Much love to this wonderful fighter.

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Very interesting

I thought this audible was well worth my time! I thought the ending was great!

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Wonderful book

Great book. Sadly some parts I could relate with. I'm so sorry the little girl lived this life, but I'm so happy that her faith pulled her though thank you Christopher

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