A tale that had to be told

What a brave little girl, I felt so very sorry for her that she could not confined in people because of what happened when she asked the nuns a question, the appalling things that the nuns got the other girls to do it beggar belief that nuns that were supposed to be godly should give these children so much pain. In fact it seemed that most nuns (& priests) hide behind their habits were perverts. I was surprised that when Marie did go home she didn't ask "Why Me" after all she helped her mum look after the children so I would have thought she was an asset not a hinderant.
Marie has great strengths and I am so glad she as after all what happened to her found inner peace.
I loved the narrator Dorothy Lawrence her voice was perfect.

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Sad story

I got a bit fed up with the last part of the book. The time scale was very rushed and the conclusion not terribly interesting.

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A hard read but compelling

One cannot say this is a wonderful read because it relates such a horrendous tale of physical and sexual abuse of a young very vulnerable child. That said, it is a compelling but sensitive read; creating a picture of survival against all odds. A narrative of the misuse of religious authority that has only recently been exposed. A must read.

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Wow

I do not want to give anything away but what a story! If you have a heart you will enjoy this story
Bless all that endured xx

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Blimey

A very tough listen, but as worthwhile as it is appalling. All credit to the unflinching honesty and bravery of the author.

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Marie strength

For many children in this decade this was the life they lived that followed them through to adulthood ,many showed resilience like Marie .
The loss of she suffered over the years but still found in her heart to forgive those who gone her wrong
Marie was a genuine carer from a young age and always put others first giving new beginnings which may have been her coping mechanism. She was community but never realised her ability to keep things together.
The church was part of her life but she turned negative to positive which shows the strength and resilience she had .
I enjoyed the narration the tone and accent fitted the scene I felt

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Incredibly emotional and brave account of her life

This book was very emotional for me to listen to. I couldn’t believe how cruel so called people of God could be.
Growing up in institutions myself and from a broken family this story mirrored many things that I had witnessed growing up.
It was well written and read, I would highly recommend it.

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Utterly heartbreaking

This story is absolutely heartbreaking. I just don't understand what made these nuns so evil. Marie should be so proud of herself.

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very interesting

very interesting, and horrifying, so glad this sort of abuse is coming out about the Catholic Church.

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the story itself

loved it sad in places but a happy ending her life really touched mine as my childhood was not great so I could relate

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