Broken
The Most Shocking Childhood Story Ever Told. An Inspirational Author Who Survived It.
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Broken
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Narrated by:
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Judy Mason
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Shy Keenan
About this listen
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....
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"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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- 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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- Mariush
- 03-06-24
Sad, encouraging, important
It's very sad book and I was close to tears, when I listened about small, helpless children abused by the ruthless predators. And it was encouraging to listen how Karen not just survived but also resurrected. Above all, it is very important book, even if it is not easy to listen to it.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-07-24
all of it
a brilliant book that I couldn't put down. what an amazing lady.what amazing 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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- Kindle Customer
- 19-12-24
What a woman!
Amazing listen. Truly heartbreaking but heartwarming at the same time. Her humour and infectious energy and determination are truly admirable. Absolute phoenix
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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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- Stacey
- 11-10-24
Absolutely heartbreaking story which will stay with you
Read beautifully by the lady who read it, really easy to listen to. The contents however, are not an easy listen. Shy went through things I wouldn't even know exist. Absolutely disgusting beyond all belief that a child would be subjected to this and it is a miracle she survived, let alone thrived after. Thank you, Shy, for sharing your story with us.
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- Karen
- 21-12-24
Heartbreaking but empowering
I never leave reviews, but this one got me. Quite distressing at times to say the least. I wish I could give Shy a hug, she has been through utter hell but still managed to come through for survivors. What a woman!
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- Claire
- 29-09-24
Oh my days, shockingly sad story
The honesty in this book is outstanding. The story is bittersweet. My god what a strong lady
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