
A Mother's Story
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Narrated by:
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Rosie Batty
About this listen
A profoundly moving and inspiring memoir from Australia's domestic violence crusader, Rosie Batty.
Rosie Batty knows pain no woman should have to suffer. Her son was killed by his father in a violent incident in February 2014, a horrendous event that shocked not only the nation but the world. Greg Anderson murdered his 11-year-old son, Luke, and was then shot by police at the Tyabb cricket oval. Rosie had suffered years of family violence and had had intervention and custody orders in place in an effort to protect herself and her son. She believes the killing was Greg's final act of control over her.
Since the events of last February, Rosie has become an outspoken crusader against domestic violence, winning hearts and minds all over Australia with her compassion, courage, grace and forgiveness.
In the wake of the tragedy, Rosie's advocacy work has forced an unprecedented national focus on family violence, with the Victorian Labor government establishing Australia's first royal commission into family violence and committing a further $30 million over four years to protect women and children at high risk of family violence. Then Victorian police commissioner Ken Lay called it 'the Rosie Batty factor'. In January 2015, Rosie was named Australian of the Year 2015.
Inspiring, heartfelt and profoundly moving, this is Rosie's story.
©2015 Rosie Batty (P)2016 BolindaGood listen.
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Heart piercing and inspiring
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A very touching story as read by the author
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My heart goes out
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Thank you Rosie for sharing and helping us learn and hopefully be better
Luke will never be forgotten
Rosie's life story from Rosie is unforgettable
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“Celebrity for all the wrong reasons” couldn’t have been more true.
So sorry for your story, Rosie. Continue to have strength and advocate!
Heartful
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Would you listen to A Mother's Story again? Why?
Absolutely would listen to this story again. Heartbreaking, but admirable.What did you like best about this story?
The narrator was actually the author!Which scene did you most enjoy?
Just listening to the strength and resolve of Rosie.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book made me cry a few times, and at the same time all I wanted to do was hug Rosie.Any additional comments?
Reminded me of the fragility of life, but also the strength of certain people. Outstanding story - and so sad that it's actually true!A must to read!
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inspiring and educating
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Statistics say we do know someone who is or has been affected. Hopefully armed with the insights Rosie affords us, we can ask the hard questions and help someone in need.
A story for us all
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Excellent Insightful Read
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