Unloved: The True Story of a Stolen Childhood
£2.43
A story that will stay with you - It is hard to comprehend the devastating effects such parents as Peter s could have on a whole family but Peter writes truthfully and from the heart, explaining the minute details of his heartrending and difficult life. I was lost in this book for days. I was furious that almost every adult failed Peter and his siblings as they grew up hungry, victimised and unloved, for years. The people I was most annoyed with were the teachers, I hope one or two of the teachers from Peter s various schools read this book and learn something from it and remember how they could have helped, yet didn t. As for the Roche parents, a disaster, they couldn t look after themselves let alone their offspring. Peter is a walking tribute to triumph over extreme adversity and a great writer. I will recommend this book and never forget this story as long as I live.
I was left stunned by this book.... - Firstly, because of the savage brutality that was dished out on a daily basis to peter and his brothers, and secondly at the audacity of someone as influential as lord snowdon-patron of the nspcc at that time-who actually took pictures of peter`s bruises-and walked away with his camera and did nothing. This is the story of a child who raised himself-in every sense of the word-practically from the time he could walk. He was given regular beatings that would floor a grown man, and then to cap it all, his first wife went off with his brother -and took his children. In every family where abuse occurs, there is a scapegoat-the one who everyone takes all their frustrations out on-and in this family it was Peter. Having just finished this book i am still feeling extremely sad and shocked, my heart goes out to Peter, and i do hope life is being kind to him right now. I would dearly love to see the other pictures of him - i believe there are ten - i have only seen two.You can`t take pictures of suffering children and then walk away and turn a blind eye. Let`s hope the nspcc learned something from this !
at last a picture of the subject - Yes its about time we had a book with a real picture of the subject.This stands out from every book that i have read concerning this subject matter it is exceptional.the system used you peter to save other children but left you to a terrible childhood.this picture became famous around the world the book draws you in but is not full of self pity unlike others an incredible read thankyou
Truly shocking and sad! - Before reading this book, I read the back to get some idea of what it was all about. I came to the conclusion that it was going to be similar to reading A child called It by Pelzer. Unfortunately, it was worse. It was a shocking story of unbelievable cruelity to an innocent child but what made it even worse is the fact that the authorities of that time used Peter s situation to bring attention to some elements of his life but did nothing at all to help him.I can t even begin to imagine the extent of what Peter felt when he discovered this. I applaud his bravery and courage and pray that he will remain strong and surrounded by his loving wife and children.
peter-unloved unwashed and unwanted - peter went through his life without moaning, even if he had ,no-one seemed to listen ,it is such a sad read but i couldnt put it down untill i d finished it.his brothers were awful as were his parents and im so glad he had a family of his own in the end that he could love and who loved him