Margaret you found your voice

Margaret, this was such a gift to readers. Thank you for sharing. I watched you on One Plus One and couldn’t wait to hear your story on audible as I drive to and from work each day. But it wasn’t read by you. You have such a raw honest authentic voice when you speak about your journey, if you write another story please narrate it yourself. :)

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Beautifully read.

Sad story that had to be told. May all those who survived abuse find peace.

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amazing

A sad but inspiring read. A remarkable personal story of survival & courage to keep going. Thank you Margaret.

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OMG ... I'm absolutely speechless

I can't begin to imagine what it would be like when some of the most trusting people in your life become your biggest abusers. I'm still quite speechless not only at the gruesome shocking accounts of sexual abuse that occurred but by also the courage to come out of deep buried post traumatic stress disorder to tell your story. My heart goes out to Margaret and all those who suffered at the hands of paedophile clergy ... I'm absolutely speechless at your courage to come forward and share your story. Thank you for telling us ... and I'm sorry that you had to relive memories that would have been torturous to unearth and experience again. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I went to a Marist brother Catholic boarding school and was never abused and have fond memories of my time. However after reading this book I can with hindsight look back and see where "stuff" may have happened. I can think of one person in this regard who's behaviour as I look back now was a bit creepy. I hope I'm wrong though and that nothing happened back in the 80s during my high school/college days. I hope. Male dominated institutions involving authority, public trust and respect always have an open door to abuse of some sort. But when it's the clergy ... the damage is so much more. I'm sorry for what you went through ... it's with heartfelt thanks I say thank you for sharing your story. God bless you.

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Bravely told!

Thanks to Margaret, the hidden secrets of Catholic priests have been told by a damaged, but very brave woman. Thanks to Margaret Harrod's honest and heartfelt story, although difficult to listen to at times, will help other damaged souls come forward.
Compelling, honest and truthful, this biography is worthy of 5 stars!

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Pronunciation

Several incorrect pronunciations . These should have been checked with the narrator before the recording was made.

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Inspiring Book. Facts Brought To Life. Eye Opening

This is one of the most REAL books I have ever read. This story is just a pebble in the water of an institutional syndicate that has justified, allowed and hidden sexual abuse in the church over generations and most probably still does. Being a catholic myself, I have had to question the validity of our hierarchy and feel totally betrayed by people I had always looked up to.. Thankyou Margaret for standing up and helping to create that ripple in the wàter.

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important stories that need to be told and heard

such a hard book to listen to but deeply important to reflect and understand on what's happened.

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Must read!

Margaret works at my gym. I was absolutely shocked when I found out that she had written a book. I was even more shocked when I heard the words of the woman I had seen that morning working out!

This is an absolute must read for anyone. It is an incredible story from an incredibly brave woman who found her voice. It will encourage many others to find theirs and I know it already has. This story needed to be told and I’m humbled to have heard it.

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goosebumps and tears

I couldn't stop listening to this, even though it was so painful to hear, I needed to hear this woman's life story. I cried through most of it and have realised that I am incredibly lucky for my life and that my children will never be exposed to the horrifc monsters that Margaret has had to face. You are an incredible woman, Margaret, I applaud you and your husband, thank you for baring your Soul and I truly hope this book helps other people xx

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