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The Convent

The Shocking True Story of Surviving and Evil Nun's Care Home From Hell

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The Convent

By: Marie Hargreaves
Narrated by: Dorothy Lawrence
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The Convent is the shocking true story of Marie Hargreaves, the girl who survived an evil nun’s care home from hell.

When a fancy car pulls up outside six-year-old Marie's home in 1959, her dad tells her she is going on holiday. But little does she know she will not see her home again for four long years. Her family cannot afford to keep her at home. Marie tells the story of how she was taken away from a poor, but happy and loving home life, to live in a convent - away from everyone and everything she holds dear. Her hair is bluntly chopped, her clothes are taken away, and her name is changed. Then a horrific ritual of physical, sexual and mental abuse begins. Even after the convent closes, Marie is unable to share details of her suffering with anyone. But when a police investigation is launched, Marie realises that the time has come to tell the truth... Abuse Child Abuse Dysfunctional Families Dysfunctional Relationships Parenting & Families Relationships Social Sciences True Crime Violence in Society Emotionally Gripping Inspiring
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very very sad story. I'm a catholic too and zm very disgusted that the nuns git away with this sort of behavior.

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Very moving you felt the child but I felt at times it left something’s unanswered having said that it was a very personal story to tell. Im glad you found forgiveness.

Very sad tale

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It was a good listen. I felt for all the children this actually happened to.

The realness of the story

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I struggled to listen to it for it brought memories buried so deep, kept out of reach for years. I loved the calming accent of the readers. And her subjects struggles throughout her life as a young child. I am happy she eventually found Peace.

Painful to listen to.

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This story was sad and true, it felt a bit long winded, and repetitive at times , but I still enjoyed the book!

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