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The Less People Know About Us

A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity

par Axton Betz-Hamilton ...

In this powerful and “engrossing” memoir, identity theft expert Axton Betz-Hamilton tells the shocking story of how her family was destroyed by the actions of an anonymous criminal (The New York Times).When Axton Betz-Hamilton was 11 years old, her parents both had their identities stolen. This was before the age of the Internet—authorities and banks were clueless and reluctant to help Axton's ... En savoir plus

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In this powerful and “engrossing” memoir, identity theft expert Axton Betz-Hamilton tells the shocking story of how her family was destroyed by the actions of an anonymous criminal (The New York Times).When Axton Betz-Hamilton was 11 years old, her parents both had their identities stolen. This was before the age of the Internet—authorities and banks were clueless and reluctant to help Axton's
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The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog

And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook—What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing

par Bruce D Perry, Maia Szalavitz ...

In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery"Fascinating and upbeat...Dr. Perry is both a world-class creative scientist and a compassionate therapist."—Mary Pipher, PhD, author of Reviving OpheliaHow does trauma affect a child ... En savoir plus

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In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery"Fascinating and upbeat...Dr. Perry is both a world-class creative scientist and a compassionate therapist."—Mary Pipher, PhD, author of Reviving OpheliaHow does trauma affect a child
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Presque vierge

par Josée Blanchette ...

Âgée de seulement 15 ans, Josée entre au cégep, lit Dostoïevski et Duras, fume des joints, se fait prescrire la pilule, écoute Genesis en boucle et aspire à une indépendance nouvelle, loin de l’autorité parentale. Portée par le vent d’émancipation des années 70, séduite par les courants marginaux, elle s’inscrit à un cours d’antiphilosophie donné par R., prêtre défroqué, littéraire charismatique ... En savoir plus

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Âgée de seulement 15 ans, Josée entre au cégep, lit Dostoïevski et Duras, fume des joints, se fait prescrire la pilule, écoute Genesis en boucle et aspire à une indépendance nouvelle, loin de l’autorité parentale. Portée par le vent d’émancipation des années 70, séduite par les courants marginaux, elle s’inscrit à un cours d’antiphilosophie donné par R., prêtre défroqué, littéraire charismatique
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Punie

Traduit par Anne Bleuzen, Paul Gill ...

par Vanessa Steel ...

"Le temps était venu de laisser libre cours aux souvenirs d'enfance que j'avais occultés pendant des décennies. Cette femme recroquevillée par terre, qui luttait pour trouver son souffle, avait fait de mon enfance un enfer. Je savais à présent que je n'étais nullement prête à accepter sa mort, car tant qu'elle était en vie, je pouvais l'obliger à répondre aux questions qui m'avaient poursuivie ... En savoir plus

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"Le temps était venu de laisser libre cours aux souvenirs d'enfance que j'avais occultés pendant des décennies. Cette femme recroquevillée par terre, qui luttait pour trouver son souffle, avait fait de mon enfance un enfer. Je savais à présent que je n'étais nullement prête à accepter sa mort, car tant qu'elle était en vie, je pouvais l'obliger à répondre aux questions qui m'avaient poursuivie
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Cut

The true story of an abandoned, abused little girl who was desperate to be part of a family

par Cathy Glass ...

Million-copy bestselling author Cathy Glass tells the story of Dawn, a sweet and seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have cared for her.Dawn was the first girl Cathy Glass ever fostered. Sweet and seemingly well balanced girl, Dawn’s outward appearance masked a traumatic childhood so awful, that ... En savoir plus

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Million-copy bestselling author Cathy Glass tells the story of Dawn, a sweet and seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have cared for her.Dawn was the first girl Cathy Glass ever fostered. Sweet and seemingly well balanced girl, Dawn’s outward appearance masked a traumatic childhood so awful, that
... En savoir plus
Avant lui, j'étais libre

par Sarah. ...

Ce livre raconte une histoire vraie. Celle d’une femme privée de sa liberté par un homme qui disait l’aimer, mais qui a froidement planifié sa mort. C'est le témoignage percutant de Sarah, victime de violence coercitive pendant des années, forcée de fuir et de changer d’identité pour échapper à l’homme qui en a fait sa proie. Dans une écriture précise, retenue, l’autrice raconte la violence qu ... En savoir plus

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Ce livre raconte une histoire vraie. Celle d’une femme privée de sa liberté par un homme qui disait l’aimer, mais qui a froidement planifié sa mort. C'est le témoignage percutant de Sarah, victime de violence coercitive pendant des années, forcée de fuir et de changer d’identité pour échapper à l’homme qui en a fait sa proie. Dans une écriture précise, retenue, l’autrice raconte la violence qu
... En savoir plus
Trauma and Recovery

The Aftermath of Violence-—From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror

par Judith Lewis Herman, MD ...

**In this landmark work, a preeminent scholar establishes a revolutionary model for understanding and treating trauma survivors“One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” ―New York Times**Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that ... En savoir plus

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**In this landmark work, a preeminent scholar establishes a revolutionary model for understanding and treating trauma survivors“One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” ―New York Times**Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that
... En savoir plus
Innocent

The True Story of Siblings Struggling to Survive

par Cathy Glass ...

Innocent is the shocking true story of little Molly and Kit, siblings, aged 3 years and 18 months, who are brought into care as an emergency after suffering non-accidental injuries.Aneta and Filip, the children’s parents, are distraught when their children are taken into care. Aneta maintains she is innocent of harming them, while Filip appears bewildered and out of his depth. It’s true the family ... En savoir plus

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Innocent is the shocking true story of little Molly and Kit, siblings, aged 3 years and 18 months, who are brought into care as an emergency after suffering non-accidental injuries.Aneta and Filip, the children’s parents, are distraught when their children are taken into care. Aneta maintains she is innocent of harming them, while Filip appears bewildered and out of his depth. It’s true the family
... En savoir plus
They Cage the Animals at Night

The True Story of an Abandoned Child's Struggle for Emotional Survival

par Jennings Michael Burch ...

The heartbreaking, iconic true story of an abandoned little boy’s horrific journey through the American foster care system.On a misty evening in Brooklyn, Jennings Michael Burch’s mother, too sick to care for him, left her eight-year-old son at an orphanage with the words, “I’ll be right back.” She wasn’t.Shuttled through a bleak series of foster homes, orphanages, and institutions, Jennings never ... En savoir plus

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The heartbreaking, iconic true story of an abandoned little boy’s horrific journey through the American foster care system.On a misty evening in Brooklyn, Jennings Michael Burch’s mother, too sick to care for him, left her eight-year-old son at an orphanage with the words, “I’ll be right back.” She wasn’t.Shuttled through a bleak series of foster homes, orphanages, and institutions, Jennings never
... En savoir plus
Forgiving What You Can't Forget Book

The Ultimate Guide to Breaking Free from Resentment and Finding Inner Peace and Moving Forward.

par Bailey Taylor ...

Introducing "Forgiving What You Can't Forget Book: The Ultimate Guide to Breaking Free from Resentment and Finding Inner Peace and Moving Forward" by author Bailey Taylor. In this book, Bailey Taylor provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the power of forgiveness and its transformative effect on our lives.Throughout the pages of this book, Bailey Taylor addresses a range of difficult ... En savoir plus

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Introducing "Forgiving What You Can't Forget Book: The Ultimate Guide to Breaking Free from Resentment and Finding Inner Peace and Moving Forward" by author Bailey Taylor. In this book, Bailey Taylor provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the power of forgiveness and its transformative effect on our lives.Throughout the pages of this book, Bailey Taylor addresses a range of difficult
... En savoir plus
In the Shadow of Eight

Surviving the Reality of My Childhood

par Collin Gosselin ...

Collin Gosselin, one of the sextuplets from Jon & Kate Plus 8**, breaks his silence** to share the shocking story hidden behind the facade of a picture-perfect family.“As someone who knows firsthand the lasting impact institutional trauma can have on a young person's life, I was deeply moved by Collin's honesty and strength. So proud of Collin for turning his pain into purpose and powerfully ... En savoir plus

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Collin Gosselin, one of the sextuplets from Jon & Kate Plus 8**, breaks his silence** to share the shocking story hidden behind the facade of a picture-perfect family.“As someone who knows firsthand the lasting impact institutional trauma can have on a young person's life, I was deeply moved by Collin's honesty and strength. So proud of Collin for turning his pain into purpose and powerfully
... En savoir plus
Silenced

The shocking true story of a young girl too afraid to speak

par Rosie Lewis ...

A family with a dark secret.A child who refuses to speak.Rosie must help her before it’s too late.Nine-year-old Caitlin has a secret, but she cannot tell anyone about it. When her mother is sectioned under the Mental Health Act she and her three siblings have to go and live with her grandmother Julie and grandad Ryan.Caitlin finds her new living conditions challenging: cat poo on the carpet, ... En savoir plus

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A family with a dark secret.A child who refuses to speak.Rosie must help her before it’s too late.Nine-year-old Caitlin has a secret, but she cannot tell anyone about it. When her mother is sectioned under the Mental Health Act she and her three siblings have to go and live with her grandmother Julie and grandad Ryan.Caitlin finds her new living conditions challenging: cat poo on the carpet,
... En savoir plus
The Girl Without a Voice

The true story of a terrified child whose silence spoke volumes

par Casey Watson ...

Bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson tells the shocking and deeply moving true story of a young girl with severe behavioural problems.This is the first of several stories about ‘difficult’ children Casey helped during her time as a behaviour manager at her local comprehensive.Casey has been in the post for six months when thirteen-year-old Imogen joins her class. One of six children ... En savoir plus

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Bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson tells the shocking and deeply moving true story of a young girl with severe behavioural problems.This is the first of several stories about ‘difficult’ children Casey helped during her time as a behaviour manager at her local comprehensive.Casey has been in the post for six months when thirteen-year-old Imogen joins her class. One of six children
... En savoir plus
Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter

A Memoir From the Child of a Mail-Order Bride

par Katya Suvorova ...

**In this darkly funny and irreverent memoir, the daughter of a mail-order bride unpacks her undocumented childhood in America.The perfect read for fans of the jaw-dropping twists of 90 Day Fiancé and the emotional gut punch of I'm Glad My Mom Died.**Growing up undocumented in Houston, Texas, Katya Suvorova learned that keeping her family together meant dodging the police, enduring her mother’s ... En savoir plus

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**In this darkly funny and irreverent memoir, the daughter of a mail-order bride unpacks her undocumented childhood in America.The perfect read for fans of the jaw-dropping twists of 90 Day Fiancé and the emotional gut punch of I'm Glad My Mom Died.**Growing up undocumented in Houston, Texas, Katya Suvorova learned that keeping her family together meant dodging the police, enduring her mother’s
... En savoir plus
Breaking Point

Daniel just wants someone he can rely on

par Casey Watson ...

Daniel just wants someone he can rely on…With his parents in and out of prison, Daniel has spent the last three years in a children’s home, feeling forgotten and with nowhere to truly belong.When he arrives at Casey and Mike’s, his challenging and unpredictable behaviour soon reveals a much darker past than anyone had imagined.Can Casey find a way to reach Daniel and help him build a brighter ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Daniel just wants someone he can rely on…With his parents in and out of prison, Daniel has spent the last three years in a children’s home, feeling forgotten and with nowhere to truly belong.When he arrives at Casey and Mike’s, his challenging and unpredictable behaviour soon reveals a much darker past than anyone had imagined.Can Casey find a way to reach Daniel and help him build a brighter
... En savoir plus
Scarlett’s Secret

A real-life short story by Casey Watson

par Casey Watson ...

Bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson tells the shocking and deeply moving true story of two sisters who carry a terrible secret.This is a first taste of the ‘Unit’ series: several stories about ‘difficult’ children Casey helped during her time as a behaviour manager at her local comprehensive.Casey doesn’t know what to expect when seventeen-year-old twins Scarlett and Jade join her ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

Bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson tells the shocking and deeply moving true story of two sisters who carry a terrible secret.This is a first taste of the ‘Unit’ series: several stories about ‘difficult’ children Casey helped during her time as a behaviour manager at her local comprehensive.Casey doesn’t know what to expect when seventeen-year-old twins Scarlett and Jade join her
... En savoir plus
I Love You Baby Girl

A heart breaking true story of child abuse and neglect

par Melody Laughlin ...

Collections series Not a Victim... But a Survivor
What are some of your childhood memories? Could they bethings like a special birthday party, a family trip, a reward for anachievement? Sarah had her own set of childhood memories, a boy tied to achair, a dark leather belt, forgotten birthdays, being hungry, vacant eyes, andlost innocence. These are the memories that put dark clouds on her days, andcaused her to cry out in her dreams. These are ... En savoir plus

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What are some of your childhood memories? Could they bethings like a special birthday party, a family trip, a reward for anachievement? Sarah had her own set of childhood memories, a boy tied to achair, a dark leather belt, forgotten birthdays, being hungry, vacant eyes, andlost innocence. These are the memories that put dark clouds on her days, andcaused her to cry out in her dreams. These are
... En savoir plus
Dis-lui au revoir

Drame psychologique inspiré d'une histoire vraie

par Jeanne Yliss ...

Collections series Histoires vraies
Elle a enterré son passé. Son corps n'a rien oublié.Julie s'impose une vie construite au millimètre, entre travail, sport, famille, contrôle des émotions et fuite en avant. Jusqu'au jour où un accident de voiture brise la mécanique qui la tenait debout. Quand elle découvre son corps couvert d'hématomes, des souvenirs d'enfance enfouis resurgissent par fragments. Julie devient mutique, submergée ... En savoir plus

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Elle a enterré son passé. Son corps n'a rien oublié.Julie s'impose une vie construite au millimètre, entre travail, sport, famille, contrôle des émotions et fuite en avant. Jusqu'au jour où un accident de voiture brise la mécanique qui la tenait debout. Quand elle découvre son corps couvert d'hématomes, des souvenirs d'enfance enfouis resurgissent par fragments. Julie devient mutique, submergée
... En savoir plus
Trapped: The Terrifying True Story of a Secret World of Abuse

par Rosie Lewis ...

Trapped was a Sunday Times bestseller and the first memoir from foster carer Rosie Lewis.Phoebe, an autistic nine-year-old girl, is taken into police protection after a chance comment to one of her teachers alerts the authorities that all might not be what it seems in her comfortable, middle-class home. Experienced foster carer Rosie accepts the youngster as an emergency placement knowing that her ... En savoir plus

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Trapped was a Sunday Times bestseller and the first memoir from foster carer Rosie Lewis.Phoebe, an autistic nine-year-old girl, is taken into police protection after a chance comment to one of her teachers alerts the authorities that all might not be what it seems in her comfortable, middle-class home. Experienced foster carer Rosie accepts the youngster as an emergency placement knowing that her
... En savoir plus
Etched in Sand

A True Story of Five Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable Childhood on Long Island

par Regina Calcaterra ...

Regina’s Calcaterra memoir, Etched in Sand, is an inspiring and triumphant coming-of-age story of tenacity and hope.Regina Calcaterra is a successful lawyer, New York State official, and activist. Her painful early life, however, was quite different. Regina and her four siblings survived an abusive and painful childhood only to find themselves faced with the challenges of the foster-care system ... En savoir plus

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Regina’s Calcaterra memoir, Etched in Sand, is an inspiring and triumphant coming-of-age story of tenacity and hope.Regina Calcaterra is a successful lawyer, New York State official, and activist. Her painful early life, however, was quite different. Regina and her four siblings survived an abusive and painful childhood only to find themselves faced with the challenges of the foster-care system
... En savoir plus
A Sister's Shame

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

par Maggie Hartley ...

Collections Livre 20 - A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story
'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 ... En savoir plus

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'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
... En savoir plus
Why Does He Do That?

Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

par Lundy Bancroft ...

In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.He says he loves you. So...why does he do that?You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to ... En savoir plus

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In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.He says he loves you. So...why does he do that?You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to
... En savoir plus
Helpless: The true story of a neglected girl betrayed and exploited by the neighbour she trusted

par Marianne Marsh ...

Neglected by her careless parents, Marianne turned to her neighbour, the one person that she thought she could trust….Eight year old Marianne, the eldest of five children, was neglected by her slovenly mother and her violent alcoholic father. Uncared for and unkempt she was rejected at school by her peers and scarcely tolerated by her teachers. Only one person gave her the affection she craved; a ... En savoir plus

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Neglected by her careless parents, Marianne turned to her neighbour, the one person that she thought she could trust….Eight year old Marianne, the eldest of five children, was neglected by her slovenly mother and her violent alcoholic father. Uncared for and unkempt she was rejected at school by her peers and scarcely tolerated by her teachers. Only one person gave her the affection she craved; a
... En savoir plus
Where There Is Evil

An Extraordinary Quest to Find the Truth about the Disappearance of an Eleven-Year-Old Girl

par Sandra Brown ...

‘Completely gripping . . . Sandra Brown found evil in the person of her own father; and she confronted it as few could have done . . . Everyone will want to read this amazing story’ – Andrew O’Hagan, author of Caledonian RoadSandra Brown was eight when her friend and neighbour, twelve-year-old Moira Anderson, disappeared from the small town of Coatbridge near Glasgow in 1957. Moira has not been ... En savoir plus

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‘Completely gripping . . . Sandra Brown found evil in the person of her own father; and she confronted it as few could have done . . . Everyone will want to read this amazing story’ – Andrew O’Hagan, author of Caledonian RoadSandra Brown was eight when her friend and neighbour, twelve-year-old Moira Anderson, disappeared from the small town of Coatbridge near Glasgow in 1957. Moira has not been
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