Who Will Believe You?
A True Story of Survival, Courage and Hope
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Narrated by:
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Georgina Sutton
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Kim Chown
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In 1976, Francis Beaumont spirited 11-year-old Kim Chown and her brother away from their mother to Africa, where he had taken a job as a university lecturer. There, behind a veneer of respectability, he terrorised and brutalised his own child, Kim, sexually and emotionally abusing her several times a day.
Only aged 20 did Kim feel able to escape from him, descending into alcoholism, after her siblings and mother refused to help her seek justice. But after almost ending her own life, Kim fought back. With the support of her husband and adult children, she finally faced him in court and won justice for his shocking crimes.
This is one woman's inspiring true story of overcoming harrowing abuse to build a happy life - against all odds.
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- Rosie
- 20-09-21
Truly heart wrenching, amazing woman
Harrowing heart wrenching story, such a strong incredible woman to speak out with her story
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- DanniD
- 23-01-23
A harrowing but gripping read
The most harrowing book I have ever listened to. It’s difficult to take in that anyone could inflict such horrific abuse on anyone, let alone their own child. Kim’s courage is remarkable and I’m so happy she found such a wonderful husband to support her throughout her life. It’s hard to understand how her siblings could shun her but despite their lack of support, I’m so glad she managed to bring her father to justice as well as help other victims come forward too. Amazing lady!
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- Jean H
- 12-04-24
Loved this book
The honesty and the horror. But mostly her bravery! Anyone who can share their story of such torment by her own father is very courageous. others who are going through the same experiences can take solace in the knowledge that you can do something to get out of your situation and there is always someone you can talk to.
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- joanne
- 24-06-21
harrowing story of one persons life
very hard listening, possibly the most harrowing recount, amazing strength from family and within
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- Dawn
- 09-02-23
A must read/listen
My heart goes out to you x
You are an amazing and strong woman who has gone through an unimaginable life and I wish nothing but the best for you from here on. May God bless you x
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- kindy
- 31-10-21
Truly shocking
What a truly shocking story of a childhood lost, and what a brave woman Kim was, to finally stand up to a monster of a father. I hope others gather strength, from this story.
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- M Ryan
- 12-04-22
Brilliant
Survivor of abuse also…
This broke me and the fixed me more than ever!
Stick with it
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- Lexy
- 05-05-22
Harrowing
What Kim went through was harrowing and the book was difficult to listen to in parts. There were parts that were so disturbing I wanted to skip over them but didn’t. Kim’s strength and courage throughout her ordeal is amazing. She showed such courage to bring her Father to justice even without her siblings support.
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- Anne Dudley
- 06-05-22
Very powerful book
First of all may I thank you Kim for writing this all down they do say writing down bad events in your life can help with the healing process. Secondly I praise you for your courage for a child going through such agony from your father was the worst betrayal I can not imagine.
Hearing the appalling things this monster did was just pure evil and I would hope he dies in prison alone, he really doesn't deserve your sympathy Kim and as for your brother and sisters I can't imagine how they thought it right to stick by him.
Georgian Sutton was very good at narrating as well.
Thank you once again, this story had to be told.
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- Mickey Moo
- 11-03-23
Deeply moving
From the deepest despair to the greatest strength, Kim Chown documents her early life. Her childhood was so tortuous. The person who should be your rock becomes the very person who inflicts the most heinous physical and phycological crimes against you. An ultimate gripping read and will shock you to your core.
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