Exploited: The heartbreaking true story of a teenage girl trapped in a world of abuse and violence (A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story)
£4.30
Fourteen-year-old Hannah comes to live with foster carer Maggie Hartley after her mum pleads with Social Services to take her into care, unable to cope with her daughter anymore. Previously a good student, a loving daughter and sister, Hannah is now playing truant, drinking, and taking drugs. Angry and mistrustful, it seems that nobody can reach this troubled teenager.
Maggie is used to difficult teenagers, but Hannah’s behaviour brings into question everything Maggie has ever learnt in all her years as a foster carer. Determined to push away everyone around her away, Hannah’s life seems to be spiralling out of control. But when Hannah finally breaks down and confides a shocking secret to Maggie, the truth behind her chaotic behaviour is finally revealed.
Can Maggie help this vulnerable young girl overcome the trauma of what’s happened to her and set her free from the demons that haunt her?
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Additional information
| Publisher | Seven Dials (16 April 2020) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 7948 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 228 pages |
by Kindle Customer
A young girl groomed and abused in an awful way. Hannah was sent to Maggie by her mam when things got really tough for the family and her mam couldn’t help Hannah but what Maggie found out appaled her and she had to help Hannah and her family come to terms with this abuse with Maggie’s help the family coped a really fantastic book and a well deserved 5 STARS.
by angelapower
Ever since I read my first book by Maggie I was gripped by her experiences every book I read I have enjoyed I would highly recommend her books .
by R Pet
An easy read which held my attention well and opened my eyes to what can go on in the world out there
by Michael Allen
This book not only gives insight into the brutal world of county lines child exploitation but also gives a first hand account of the work involved in rescuing and helping children recover from the abuse they suffer. The author is an experienced foster parent who has given shelter, comfort and counsel to many children. I was deeply moved by the compassion and unconditional love this lady gave her charges, not to mention dealing with all the out of hours issues and all the everyday domestic graft. Thank God these exemplary, selfless beings are there to protect and love these unwanted souls. A modest account of unbelievable service to the community. I’m sure you will love Maggie Hartley too.
by Sandra McDougall
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by Twinkle reindeer
I love Maggie Hartley’s books. This poor girl kept quiet about the abuse, she was suffering in order to protect her family . It must have been very frightening for her. Thankfully with her foster carers love, she trusted to tell her what was going on. She was reunited back with her mother and sister, to start a new life the other side of the country.
by Gordon P
This is very well written it is good
To read as it’s real life. Once started I could not stop and it really made me think that the world can be so hard for young people now. Nothing is private and connections are everywhere. Thanks goodness for people who work in this area they make the world a better safer place
by Julie Haigh
Another good quick read from Maggie Hartley. I’ve read quite a few of her fostering memoirs now and this seemed a bit shorter than some of her books, at 192 pages on the kindle edition, but a full length story anyway. So; easy to read and get through in just a couple of days.
This time it’s Maggie’s task to look after an errant teen, as her own mum is finding things so difficult and needs help. At first Hannah seems to be complying. But worrying times are ahead. Good read.