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Presque vierge

by Josée Blanchette ...

Âgée de seulement 15 ans, Josée entre au cégep, lit Dostoïevski et Duras, fume des joints, se fait prescrire la pilule, écoute Genesis en boucle et aspire à une indépendance nouvelle, loin de l’autorité parentale. Portée par le vent d’émancipation des années 70, séduite par les courants marginaux, elle s’inscrit à un cours d’antiphilosophie donné par R., prêtre défroqué, littéraire charismatique ... Read more

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Âgée de seulement 15 ans, Josée entre au cégep, lit Dostoïevski et Duras, fume des joints, se fait prescrire la pilule, écoute Genesis en boucle et aspire à une indépendance nouvelle, loin de l’autorité parentale. Portée par le vent d’émancipation des années 70, séduite par les courants marginaux, elle s’inscrit à un cours d’antiphilosophie donné par R., prêtre défroqué, littéraire charismatique
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The Less People Know About Us

A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity

by Axton Betz-Hamilton ...

In this powerful and “engrossing” memoir, identity theft expert Axton Betz-Hamilton tells the shocking story of how her family was destroyed by the actions of an anonymous criminal (The New York Times).When Axton Betz-Hamilton was 11 years old, her parents both had their identities stolen. This was before the age of the Internet—authorities and banks were clueless and reluctant to help Axton's ... Read more

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In this powerful and “engrossing” memoir, identity theft expert Axton Betz-Hamilton tells the shocking story of how her family was destroyed by the actions of an anonymous criminal (The New York Times).When Axton Betz-Hamilton was 11 years old, her parents both had their identities stolen. This was before the age of the Internet—authorities and banks were clueless and reluctant to help Axton's
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The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog

And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook—What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing

by Bruce D Perry, Maia Szalavitz ...

In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery"Fascinating and upbeat...Dr. Perry is both a world-class creative scientist and a compassionate therapist."—Mary Pipher, PhD, author of Reviving OpheliaHow does trauma affect a child ... Read more

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In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery"Fascinating and upbeat...Dr. Perry is both a world-class creative scientist and a compassionate therapist."—Mary Pipher, PhD, author of Reviving OpheliaHow does trauma affect a child
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Avant lui, j'étais libre

by Sarah. ...

Ce livre raconte une histoire vraie. Celle d’une femme privée de sa liberté par un homme qui disait l’aimer, mais qui a froidement planifié sa mort. C'est le témoignage percutant de Sarah, victime de violence coercitive pendant des années, forcée de fuir et de changer d’identité pour échapper à l’homme qui en a fait sa proie. Dans une écriture précise, retenue, l’autrice raconte la violence qu ... Read more

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Ce livre raconte une histoire vraie. Celle d’une femme privée de sa liberté par un homme qui disait l’aimer, mais qui a froidement planifié sa mort. C'est le témoignage percutant de Sarah, victime de violence coercitive pendant des années, forcée de fuir et de changer d’identité pour échapper à l’homme qui en a fait sa proie. Dans une écriture précise, retenue, l’autrice raconte la violence qu
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Trauma and Recovery

The Aftermath of Violence-—From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror

by Judith Lewis Herman, MD ...

**In this landmark work, a preeminent scholar establishes a revolutionary model for understanding and treating trauma survivors“One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” ―New York Times**Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that ... Read more

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**In this landmark work, a preeminent scholar establishes a revolutionary model for understanding and treating trauma survivors“One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” ―New York Times**Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that
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Cut

The true story of an abandoned, abused little girl who was desperate to be part of a family

by Cathy Glass ...

Million-copy bestselling author Cathy Glass tells the story of Dawn, a sweet and seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have cared for her.Dawn was the first girl Cathy Glass ever fostered. Sweet and seemingly well balanced girl, Dawn’s outward appearance masked a traumatic childhood so awful, that ... Read more

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Million-copy bestselling author Cathy Glass tells the story of Dawn, a sweet and seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have cared for her.Dawn was the first girl Cathy Glass ever fostered. Sweet and seemingly well balanced girl, Dawn’s outward appearance masked a traumatic childhood so awful, that
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Where There Is Evil

An Extraordinary Quest to Find the Truth about the Disappearance of an Eleven-Year-Old Girl

by Sandra Brown ...

‘Completely gripping . . . Sandra Brown found evil in the person of her own father; and she confronted it as few could have done . . . Everyone will want to read this amazing story’ – Andrew O’Hagan, author of Caledonian RoadSandra Brown was eight when her friend and neighbour, twelve-year-old Moira Anderson, disappeared from the small town of Coatbridge near Glasgow in 1957. Moira has not been ... Read more

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‘Completely gripping . . . Sandra Brown found evil in the person of her own father; and she confronted it as few could have done . . . Everyone will want to read this amazing story’ – Andrew O’Hagan, author of Caledonian RoadSandra Brown was eight when her friend and neighbour, twelve-year-old Moira Anderson, disappeared from the small town of Coatbridge near Glasgow in 1957. Moira has not been
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Please Don't Hurt Me

Kayla’s true story of horror and abuse – is it too late to keep her safe?

by Maggie Hartley ...

Series Book 31 - A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story
A powerful, moving true story from Sunday Times bestseller, Maggie Hartley, Britain's most-loved foster carer. Perfect for fans of Cathy Glass.Fourteen-year-old Kayla goes to live with Maggie after her mum is sectioned due to an ongoing battle with her mental health. Despite everything she had to cope with at home, Kayla is doing well at school, has lots of friends and has started seeing her first ... Read more

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A powerful, moving true story from Sunday Times bestseller, Maggie Hartley, Britain's most-loved foster carer. Perfect for fans of Cathy Glass.Fourteen-year-old Kayla goes to live with Maggie after her mum is sectioned due to an ongoing battle with her mental health. Despite everything she had to cope with at home, Kayla is doing well at school, has lots of friends and has started seeing her first
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I Let Him Go: The heartbreaking book from the mother of James Bulger

by Denise Fergus ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, with an updated chapter from Denise.'I was crying so much I couldn't breathe. The thought of leaving the shopping centre without him was crushing. I knew that walking away from the place where he had gone missing, without any idea where he now was, meant that things were really bad. James had been right by my side and then he was gone forever.'On 12th February 1993, ... Read more

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, with an updated chapter from Denise.'I was crying so much I couldn't breathe. The thought of leaving the shopping centre without him was crushing. I knew that walking away from the place where he had gone missing, without any idea where he now was, meant that things were really bad. James had been right by my side and then he was gone forever.'On 12th February 1993,
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No Way to Run

by Holly Crichton ...

On September 3, 2010, the RCMP in Grande Prairie, Alberta, received a 911 call from Mat Crichton about a shooting on a local farm. Seconds later, miles from home, Holly Crichton got a shocking call from her son. "I just shot Dad," Mat told her. The violent end to a violent situation came as no surprise to the community; Holly and her sons had been living in terror from the abuse of her husband for ... Read more

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On September 3, 2010, the RCMP in Grande Prairie, Alberta, received a 911 call from Mat Crichton about a shooting on a local farm. Seconds later, miles from home, Holly Crichton got a shocking call from her son. "I just shot Dad," Mat told her. The violent end to a violent situation came as no surprise to the community; Holly and her sons had been living in terror from the abuse of her husband for
... Read more
Breaking Point

Daniel just wants someone he can rely on

by Casey Watson ...

Daniel just wants someone he can rely on…With his parents in and out of prison, Daniel has spent the last three years in a children’s home, feeling forgotten and with nowhere to truly belong.When he arrives at Casey and Mike’s, his challenging and unpredictable behaviour soon reveals a much darker past than anyone had imagined.Can Casey find a way to reach Daniel and help him build a brighter ... Read more

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Daniel just wants someone he can rely on…With his parents in and out of prison, Daniel has spent the last three years in a children’s home, feeling forgotten and with nowhere to truly belong.When he arrives at Casey and Mike’s, his challenging and unpredictable behaviour soon reveals a much darker past than anyone had imagined.Can Casey find a way to reach Daniel and help him build a brighter
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La dernière berceuse

Drame psychologique inspiré d'une histoire vraie

by Jeanne Yliss ...

Series series Histoires vraies
Un bébé décédé. Une mère suspectée.Aline pensait que la naissance de son fils serait le point de départ d'une vie nouvelle, une chance de créer la famille aimante et stable qu'elle n'a jamais eue. Mais dès les premiers jours, la maternité prend un tournant chaotique bien loin de l'idéal espéré.Malgré l’épuisement, Aline s’efforce de ne pas sombrer. Jusqu'au jour où le pire se produit : son bébé de ... Read more

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Un bébé décédé. Une mère suspectée.Aline pensait que la naissance de son fils serait le point de départ d'une vie nouvelle, une chance de créer la famille aimante et stable qu'elle n'a jamais eue. Mais dès les premiers jours, la maternité prend un tournant chaotique bien loin de l'idéal espéré.Malgré l’épuisement, Aline s’efforce de ne pas sombrer. Jusqu'au jour où le pire se produit : son bébé de
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It's Not You

Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People

by Ramani Durvasula PhD ...

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic relationships Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a guide to protecting and healing yourself from the daily harms of narcissismAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER**It’s not always easy to tell when you’re dealing with a narcissistic person. One day they draw you in with their charm and charisma, the next they ... Read more

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**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic relationships Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a guide to protecting and healing yourself from the daily harms of narcissismAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER**It’s not always easy to tell when you’re dealing with a narcissistic person. One day they draw you in with their charm and charisma, the next they
... Read more
The Death of Innocents

A True Story of Murder, Medicine, and High-Stakes Science

by Richard Firstman, Jamie Talan ...

Unraveling a twenty-five-year tale of multiple murder and medical deception, The Death of Innocents is a work of first-rate journalism told with the compelling narrative drive of a mystery novel. More than just a true-crime story, it is the stunning expose of spurious science that sent medical researchers in the wrong direction--and nearly allowed a murderer to go unpunished.On July 28, 1971, a ... Read more

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Unraveling a twenty-five-year tale of multiple murder and medical deception, The Death of Innocents is a work of first-rate journalism told with the compelling narrative drive of a mystery novel. More than just a true-crime story, it is the stunning expose of spurious science that sent medical researchers in the wrong direction--and nearly allowed a murderer to go unpunished.On July 28, 1971, a
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The Cupboard Under the Stairs

A Boy Trapped in Hell...

by Paul Mason ...

Paul Mason's father was a policeman. He was also a member of a sadistic paedophile ring. He would keep Paul locked up and naked in a tiny cupboard under the stairs of their home before sexually abusing him. This cycle of abuse continued for several years and also affected his brother. The cupboard became a horrific prison where fear and terror filled his every moment.The Cupboard Under the Stairs ... Read more

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Paul Mason's father was a policeman. He was also a member of a sadistic paedophile ring. He would keep Paul locked up and naked in a tiny cupboard under the stairs of their home before sexually abusing him. This cycle of abuse continued for several years and also affected his brother. The cupboard became a horrific prison where fear and terror filled his every moment.The Cupboard Under the Stairs
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Please Help My Mummy

Baby Felix has been abandoned, but can the truth be discovered in time to help his mum?

by Maggie Hartley ...

Series Book 28 - A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story
* The new Sunday Times bestseller *'It's ok, Felix, don't worry. We're going to find your mummy.'When newborn baby Felix is found abandoned at a train station, the police launch a desperate search for his mum. It doesn't take long for their inquiries to lead them to Emily.While baby Felix is placed in Maggie's care, the police and Social Services try and work out why Emily, a single mum, who has ... Read more

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* The new Sunday Times bestseller *'It's ok, Felix, don't worry. We're going to find your mummy.'When newborn baby Felix is found abandoned at a train station, the police launch a desperate search for his mum. It doesn't take long for their inquiries to lead them to Emily.While baby Felix is placed in Maggie's care, the police and Social Services try and work out why Emily, a single mum, who has
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Love as Always, Mum xxx

The true and terrible story of surviving a childhood with Fred and Rose West

by Mae West ...

'A CHILLING new memoir by the daughter of mass murderer Fred West and his wife Rose describes the savage cruelty of her upbringing in 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester' DAILY MAIL'Mae, I mean this ... I'm not a good person and I let all you children down ...' Rose West, HM PRISON DURHAMIt has taken over 20 years for Mae West to find the perspective and strength to tell her remarkable story: one of an ... Read more

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'A CHILLING new memoir by the daughter of mass murderer Fred West and his wife Rose describes the savage cruelty of her upbringing in 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester' DAILY MAIL'Mae, I mean this ... I'm not a good person and I let all you children down ...' Rose West, HM PRISON DURHAMIt has taken over 20 years for Mae West to find the perspective and strength to tell her remarkable story: one of an
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Easy Meat

Inside Britain's Grooming Gang Scandal

by Peter McLoughlin ...

Peter McLoughlin spent years believing the Leftist narrative, namely it was 'a racist myth' that organised Muslim groups in Britain and the Netherlands ('grooming gangs') were luring white schoolgirls into a life of prostitution. But in 2009 he first encountered people who said their children had been groomed like this. These informants had non-white people in their immediate and extended family, ... Read more

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Peter McLoughlin spent years believing the Leftist narrative, namely it was 'a racist myth' that organised Muslim groups in Britain and the Netherlands ('grooming gangs') were luring white schoolgirls into a life of prostitution. But in 2009 he first encountered people who said their children had been groomed like this. These informants had non-white people in their immediate and extended family,
... Read more
L'alliance de la brebis

by Gabrielle Lavallée ...

Quand elle a rencontré Roch Thériault, en 1977, Gabrielle Lavallée cherchait une voie qui donnerait un sens à sa vie, un guide qui l’aiderait à devenir une personne meilleure. C’est ainsi qu’a débuté la plus troublante suite d’événements jamais racontés par la victime d’une secte. Prise dans une spirale infernale de haine et de manipulation, cette jeune femme en est venue à souhaiter que la fin du ... Read more

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Quand elle a rencontré Roch Thériault, en 1977, Gabrielle Lavallée cherchait une voie qui donnerait un sens à sa vie, un guide qui l’aiderait à devenir une personne meilleure. C’est ainsi qu’a débuté la plus troublante suite d’événements jamais racontés par la victime d’une secte. Prise dans une spirale infernale de haine et de manipulation, cette jeune femme en est venue à souhaiter que la fin du
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Daddy’s Boy

by Casey Watson ...

Bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson tells the heartbreaking true story of little Paulie, who is just five when he’s taken into care, in what looks like a tragic family breakdown.Already excluded from his nursery school, and deemed too immature yet for the infants, he’s already lashed out at his 18 month old half-brother, and now, after attacking and killing the family’s pet rabbit, he ... Read more

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Bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson tells the heartbreaking true story of little Paulie, who is just five when he’s taken into care, in what looks like a tragic family breakdown.Already excluded from his nursery school, and deemed too immature yet for the infants, he’s already lashed out at his 18 month old half-brother, and now, after attacking and killing the family’s pet rabbit, he
... Read more
La cassure

by Geneviève Jeanson ...

« Étoile du cyclisme féminin dans les années 2000, je menais, de l’extérieur, une carrière bien dorée, une vie de rêve. Puis, en 2005, j’ai échoué à un test antidopage et j’ai quitté mon sport comme un plongeur rate son plongeon : en faisant un énorme flat. Après, j’ai laissé ma vie être dominée par cette histoire de dopage pour pouvoir continuer à me cacher de la vérité, à me cacher de mon passé ... Read more

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« Étoile du cyclisme féminin dans les années 2000, je menais, de l’extérieur, une carrière bien dorée, une vie de rêve. Puis, en 2005, j’ai échoué à un test antidopage et j’ai quitté mon sport comme un plongeur rate son plongeon : en faisant un énorme flat. Après, j’ai laissé ma vie être dominée par cette histoire de dopage pour pouvoir continuer à me cacher de la vérité, à me cacher de mon passé
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Why Does He Do That?

Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

by Lundy Bancroft ...

In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.He says he loves you. So...why does he do that?You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to ... Read more

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In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.He says he loves you. So...why does he do that?You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to
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Forgiving What You Can't Forget Book

The Ultimate Guide to Breaking Free from Resentment and Finding Inner Peace and Moving Forward.

by Bailey Taylor ...

Introducing "Forgiving What You Can't Forget Book: The Ultimate Guide to Breaking Free from Resentment and Finding Inner Peace and Moving Forward" by author Bailey Taylor. In this book, Bailey Taylor provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the power of forgiveness and its transformative effect on our lives.Throughout the pages of this book, Bailey Taylor addresses a range of difficult ... Read more

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Introducing "Forgiving What You Can't Forget Book: The Ultimate Guide to Breaking Free from Resentment and Finding Inner Peace and Moving Forward" by author Bailey Taylor. In this book, Bailey Taylor provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the power of forgiveness and its transformative effect on our lives.Throughout the pages of this book, Bailey Taylor addresses a range of difficult
... Read more
In the Shadow of Eight

Surviving the Reality of My Childhood

by Collin Gosselin ...

Collin Gosselin, one of the sextuplets from Jon & Kate Plus 8**, breaks his silence** to share the shocking story hidden behind the facade of a picture-perfect family.“As someone who knows firsthand the lasting impact institutional trauma can have on a young person's life, I was deeply moved by Collin's honesty and strength. So proud of Collin for turning his pain into purpose and powerfully ... Read more

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Collin Gosselin, one of the sextuplets from Jon & Kate Plus 8**, breaks his silence** to share the shocking story hidden behind the facade of a picture-perfect family.“As someone who knows firsthand the lasting impact institutional trauma can have on a young person's life, I was deeply moved by Collin's honesty and strength. So proud of Collin for turning his pain into purpose and powerfully
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