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The Lasting Harm

By: Lucia Osborne-Crowley
Narrated by: Eva Seymour
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 WINNER OF THE DAVITT AWARD FOR NONFICTION

WINNER OF THE NSW PREMIER’S LITERARY AWARD


SHORTLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE

The explosive, behind-the-scenes account of the criminal trial of the century.

I understand – and sympathise with – the feeling you might have that you already know the Jeffrey Epstein story. But I am not here to tell you a story about Jeffrey Epstein, or even Ghislaine Maxwell. I am here to tell you the stories of ten women, many of whom have never spoken at length before, about the real impact of sexual trauma on their lives.'

In November 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of five counts of sex-trafficking of minors, and now faces 55 years in prison for the role she played in Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of four girls. The trial was meticulously covered by journalist and legal reporter Lucia Osborne-Crowley, one of only four reporters allowed into the courtroom every day.

The Lasting Harm is her account of that trial, a gripping true crime drama and a blistering critique of a criminal justice system ill-equipped to deliver justice for abuse survivors, no matter the outcome. Centring the stories of four women and their testimonies, and supplemented by extra material to which Osborne-Crowley has exclusive access, The Lasting Harm brings this incendiary trial to life, questions our age-old appetite for crime and punishment and offers a new blueprint for meaningful reparative justice.©2024 Lucia Osborne-Crowley (P)2024 W. F. Howes ltd. Abuse Corruption & Misconduct Crime Law Politics & Government Relationships Sexual Abuse & Harassment True Crime Women
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An excellent report on this horrific situation. The reader was particularly good. Very tragic story but beautifully written and easy to follow. Highly recommend this book.

Brilliant

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This book was hard to listen to due to my own history. So I bought the kindle copy of the book too. So worth it. Scientific data on trauma that I utterly related to. Highly recommended.

Survivor's Bible

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clearly and factually reported on the Maxwell case/trial as it occurred, and at the same time this is very human and moving, and brave considering the author's own history. This is a must read with the current release of more documents from the Epstein files, we all need to know, to hold those in power and in the wrong to account.

A must listen, especially now

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Very interested in seeing the rest of the facts. Bring on the truth for all women

Horrendous, brutal, brave. Awe inspiring

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Really found it informative in exploring a difficult topic and how peoples lives were destroyed. The full impact but also hope of survivors and reflections that can help many if they have ever faced tragedy.

the honesty and gripping descriptions.

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