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Thrown Away Child

By: Louise Allen
Narrated by: Sarah Moule
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FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Thrown Away Child
is a memoir covering Louise Allen’s abusive childhood in a foster home, how she survived - using her love of art as a sanctuary - and how she hopes to right old wrongs now by fostering children herself and campaigning for the improvement of foster care services. It is a compelling and inspirational story. This book gives a voice to the many children who grew up unhappily in care.©2017 Louise Allen (P)2018 Simon & Schuster Audio
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Brilliant!

Confronting but inspiring, heartbreaking but beautiful. A book about hurt, hatred, love and forgiveness. Highly recommend.

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love it!

wow , I couldn't stop listening, every where I went I had it playing

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Amazing

I listened to this book in two days, Louise tells her story so we'll and against all odds she got her message out, I am really amazed at what she went through but also saddened. I loved the ending too.

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How Do You Survive & Prosper?

From the most heartbreaking and cruel beginnings to a human with a heart the size of the world….
This book had me in tears, to laughing, to rage…. I have witnessed one person’s determination,strength and a power to forgive…. A much better woman than I think I would be.
Love & light for the rest of your life 💜💜💜

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life in foster care. 😢

great to listen too, gives better understanding of abuse that was in the system at the time, hopefully it is not lime that today

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Chilling, Heart Wrenching, AMAZING!!!

Not only is this a story of severe child abuse and neglect. It is also one of character, survival and strength. Thank you Louise Allen, for sharing your incredible journey with us. I feel privileged to listen to your story. Your determination and resilience is amazing and the forgiveness you have in your heart is inspiring.

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the raw passion; hate, love, cruelty and then forgiveness.

The truth is often confronting, however, the story needs to be told. This author has to be one of the bravest people I have heard.

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Heartbreaking

Thank you so much for sharing your life through writing about such tough exeperiences. Much of it was relatable and I'm so sorry you experienced such an upbringing from just a baby. So brave and insightful. thank you! x

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Couldn’t put it down

I came across this book whilst scrolling.
Louise’s story was difficult to hear to first. I almost stopped listening because I was uncomfortable. So grateful for Louise to share her trauma. This was an education. How wonderful that she eventually used all the evil she endured for good. Bless.

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Such a eye opener

Wow I’m so sorry for what you went through. But proud of whom you become

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