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Broken
- The Most Shocking Childhood Story Ever Told. An Inspirational Author Who Survived It.
- Narrated by: Judy Mason
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
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Summary
I was born and broken in Birkenhead, abused from infancy by a network of every kind of pervert from ‘thinks it’s love’ to ‘show it hurts’. I was unwanted, beaten, sold, swapped, photographed, filmed, left for dead, corrupted, blamed, betrayed, ignored and orphaned.
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....
Critic reviews
"I found Broken very painful (in fact, I remain haunted by its contents). Shy is trying hard to make the world a safer place for my children." (Observer)
"Beaten, left for dead and raped from the age of four, but now a national campaigner—Shy Keenan, we salute you." (Eve magazine)
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- Emi
- 14-12-22
Compelling but so sad, great book
Oh what a book! A roller coaster of emotions are wrapped in a gripping way. It’s sad and also powerful how she never gave up on getting justice.
Definitely not for the faint hearted, as it’s a true story but with so much against her to win was wonderful.
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- simone kitchener
- 03-03-23
Heartbreaking but Inspirational
Shy you are an amazing woman. thank you for telling the world such heartbreaking story.
You should be so proud of yourself.
If anyone is in two minds whether to read this book or not ? Just do it, you won’t regret it !
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-12-22
harrowing
Because of the content, this wasn't an easy listen. The book is excellently read. I highly recommend this book. It is an eye-opener and puts things in sharp focus. there is so much to take away from reading this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-03-24
Tragic and heartbreaking
It breaks my heart to know that the system does not protect vulnerable children. A sad story, with justice at the end.
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- teresa newton
- 14-06-23
Heart breaking and empowering
I was absolutely drawn in to this book and although it made me very sad, angry and sometimes empowered I felt every word and my heart ached it will stay in my thoughts forever
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- karen whyteside
- 25-11-22
Unbelievable story
Don’t know what to say about this true story, I feel shocked, saddened that this actually happened to a young child and many more I cannot get my head around this sick act from monsters, I’m so sorry anyone should have to suffer like this in the UK, what a troubled world we live in. Thank you for sharing your story of hell and hope the rest of your life is filled with love & happiness 💕
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- Gemma Reid
- 12-03-23
Amazing lady!
what an amazing lady! been to hell and back and still standing. super Inspiring
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- C. L. Morgan
- 13-07-22
Heartbreaking
Loved this book, it’s read so well but is horrifying what Shy went through and all those other children
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- Kara
- 05-08-22
Heartbreaking!
This lady is tenacious and strong. One of so many failed by a system that’s supposed to care. I couldn’t stop listening to this book.
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- Iselin Haga
- 26-03-23
Groundbreaking!
Never stop fighting for yourself and what you know is right. Thank you. Must read!
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