Overview
Bestselling UK author Toni Maguire shares the real story of Amy's abuse and rejection, and how she found the strength to save herself and her daughter Gone in the blink of an eye. Amy's happy life changed forever when her mother suddenly passed. Abandoned by her family as they struggled to cope, she found herself facing hardships and exploitation alone, which eventually led to severe drug addiction at twelve years old. Now she shares what it was like to survive her new life in UK #1 bestselling author Toni Maguire's latest survivor story, Abandoned Child. This book, full of dark secrets and hard choices, follows Amy's journey from a victim to a fighter. The lesson? Change isn't easy, but it is worth it. Leaving the past in the past. Without love and support growing up, Amy found herself in a world full of betrayal, imprisonment, and loveless relationships for several years. Yet when faced with the reality of her daughter's safety, she decided to take action to save them both from any more pain and violence. Reflecting on her memories and self-worth during those difficult times, Amy reveals how we can regret the mistakes we made. Yet the lessons we learn can change not only our lives but others as well. Abandoned Child is a childhood trauma book full of Amy's honest moments: Her mother's passing and the life that followed Her struggle with homelessness as a teenager Her departure from her abusive relationship Her reflection on life while writing her story If you're looking for a book about healing from childhood trauma like What My Bones Know; The Deepest Well; or Why, Father?, you'll want to read Toni Maguire's Abandoned Child.
Full Product Details
Author: Toni Maguire
Publisher: Yellow Pear Press
Imprint: Yellow Pear Press
Dimensions:
Width: 12.80cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 19.60cm
Weight: 0.249kg
ISBN: 9781684815524
ISBN 10: 1684815525
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 09 April 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Toni Maguire is a bestselling author dedicated to sharing the untold stories of childhood trauma and triumphs. After receiving rejection from her community after her father was sent to jail, Toni moved from Ireland to England and began a career in mortgage broking. She went on to write her experience in her debut memoir, Don't Tell Mummy and its sequel, Daddy Comes Home. Both became top bestsellers in the U.K., inspiring her to share other stories of childhood trauma. She currently lives in Norfolk.
