'I was born and broken in Birkenhead. I was unwanted, beaten, sold, swapped, photographed, filmed, left for dead, corrupted, blamed, betrayed and ignored. But I was also born with a fire inside me. I call it my Phoenix Fire. I am no victim - that word only describes what happened to me. Nor am I a survivor because that implies I am over it. I am a Phoenix - a work in progress. This is my story.' Shy wasn't meant to survive her childhood. Her mother beat her so severely that Shy was deaf by her first day in school. She would ...
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'I was born and broken in Birkenhead. I was unwanted, beaten, sold, swapped, photographed, filmed, left for dead, corrupted, blamed, betrayed and ignored. But I was also born with a fire inside me. I call it my Phoenix Fire. I am no victim - that word only describes what happened to me. Nor am I a survivor because that implies I am over it. I am a Phoenix - a work in progress. This is my story.' Shy wasn't meant to survive her childhood. Her mother beat her so severely that Shy was deaf by her first day in school. She would have boiling water poured over her in punishment for wetting the bed. And virtually every day, from the age of four, Shy was raped by her stepfather, Stan. When she was ten she was attacked so viciously by the gang of dockworkers Stan had sold her to that she was left for dead in a field, her skull fractured. Six years ago her testimony secured the imprisonment of Stan and his associates for a catalogue of crimes against children. But it was only after a journey fraught with horror - stealing to survive on the streets of London, prison and a suicide bid. Today, Shy is the internationally admired chief advocate for Phoenix Survivors, the campaigning group she founded with Sara Payne to fight for justice for victims of child sexual abuse. They have worked tirelessly with politicians, social services, the legal system and the media for justice for victims of child sex abuse. BROKEN is the most hard-hitting memoir of overcoming abuse you will ever read. It is both a challenge and an inspiration.
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this book was one of the most riveting books i have ever read. if you can read books that speak to the soul, then i suggest you pick up a copy today. this book was so intense, that it was like a front row seat into the lives of each character. my final thought is: awesome, awesome, awesome
tammyr81
Aug 22, 2012
Disturbing
I'm not sure how this child made it out alive. This book is a true testament to what is wrong with the legal system in the world.
Sandra V
Dec 30, 2011
Amazing story
I can't describe the strengh this woman has. Thank you for sharing this remarkable story.
Tammy C
Oct 14, 2010
Must read!!
Warning!!! This book will bring tears, sadness and confussion to those who read it!!! This book was the most shocking story I have read. Shy is such a strong women, who has battled the worse monsters ever; I really don't know how anyone could survive the abuse she encountered. My heart goes out to her and her sister and the innocent that are still being abused today.!!!!
