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Just a Child

By: Sammy Woodhouse
Narrated by: Katy Sobey
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The Sunday Times best seller.

Sammy Woodhouse was just 14 when she met Arshid Hussain. Ten years older, he promised to take care of her. Sammy thought she was in love, but in reality she was being groomed by a ringleader of Britain's most notorious child sex ring.

Just a Child tells the heartbreaking story of how a young girl from Rotherham was abused by her drug-dealing 'boyfriend', eventually giving birth to his baby, right under the nose of the very authorities who were meant to protect her. When reality dawned and Sammy realised she was one of countless vulnerable child victims - many of whom were trafficked around the north of England - she took it upon herself to blow the whistle and save others from a similar fate.

Thanks to Sammy's bravery, the gang was fully exposed, as well as the authorities that did little to help her. Her shocking account of how these events came to pass will enrage and sadden, but, above all, it will offer hope and show why this must never happen again.

©2018 Sammy Woodhouse (P)2018 Bonnier Publishing

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Well done

Childhood trauma is a hard subject to reflect on for many people, Sammy Woodhouse has done such an exceptional job of taking me on her journey of emotions and realisations.
Highly recommend to anyone interested in this genre.
Well narrated by Kate Sobey not once did I want to fall asleep at the sound of her voice :)

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Inner Strength

What an ore inspiring life journey to be told directly by the person whom had survived it.
I believe everyone should read or listen to this message as it can affect anyone and the more awareness the more people who will ensure this will never occur again.

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Shocking and emotional

Sammy Woodhouse, you are very brave and strong person! Thank you for sharing your story. I cried so many times listening to your life story and am shocked by the very people who are there to protect us have failed in their duty, especially Police. It’s a must listen book by all the parents.

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loved this

this story is powerful and shows the strength of Sammy to overcome her abuse

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Great book!

Her story needs to be heard. A very well written recap on this survivors story, it must have been hard to write but is well worth the listen

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what an amazing triumph after such abuse . Sobee

what an amazing triumph after such abuse . My heart goes out to all those that have there childhoods robbed from them & for agony of families also affected.
Sobbee as usual brilliant narrating .

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Exceptionally written

Sammy's recount of her experience is exceptionally written. A cautionary tale of how unfortunately many people are unknowingly at the time groomed by older suitors. She explains very well how things seem exciting at the time of a young person, and everyone can truly learn from her unfortunate experiences. This story is not too graphic either for those who are concerned in that regard, it focuses more on the story rather than any specific explicit details which can often be very triggering. Thank you to the author for being brave enough to share her personal journey.

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This story has given me courage to face my past

Sammy you are an extremely strong and courageous woman.
Thank you for your story

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Powerful Read

Incredible story.
Leaves you in awe of the strength of humans determined to see good win, but also sickened at the depraved minds and actions of others.
A must read.

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Amazing

Thank you so much Sammy, what an amazing story. A movie should be made from this.

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