The Cupboard Under the Stairs: A Boy Trapped in Hell...
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This book was very difficult for me to read. Where usually I absorb books, but this one I had to take in pieces The detail of abuse and pain suffered by Paul throughout his young childhood To the repercussions it had during his adulthood Were simply too much to handle all at once. I believe this book is very important for raising awareness of child sexual abuse Physical and emotional abuse And the devastating scars they leave behind There is a desperate ne This book was very difficult for me to read.
There is a desperate need for adults, teachers, doctors, neighbors To be on the lookout for children in need of help To report abuse or even suspected abuse To believe children who report abuse No matter who the abuser may be It is made clear in this book that an abuser could be a police officer A high ranking official Anyone can be an abuser Regardless of social standing Aug 26, Rona rated it really liked it Shelves: Absolutely horrific story about a little boy trapped in a living hellish nightmare.
Paul is such a brave person to write his story and also, to campaign for other victims of child sexual abuse. I only hope that he is at peace and is happy with his life these days. Goddess bless you Paul. Feb 08, Julie Kouirat rated it it was amazing.
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I don't even know where to begin. I don't usually read this type of book but was asked to read it by someone I admire. It took me 4 days to read it. Many many times I had to put it down because I could no longer see as the tears became too much. Paul writes so honestly and with such skill that I actually could picture him and felt so unbelievably sad for a boy who was let down at every turn firstly by his vile excuse of a father, your account 2 A book that will remain with me for a long long time.
Paul writes so honestly and with such skill that I actually could picture him and felt so unbelievably sad for a boy who was let down at every turn firstly by his vile excuse of a father, then by every grown up he came into contact with. This book is a difficult read because it isn't fiction it actually happened to him and by writing it and by us as the readers being privy to this horrendous tale hopefully if one person reads it and tells others we can raise awareness of this kind of crime.
Paul is a true testament that you can survive this awful abuse and not turn into an abuser.
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I'm hoping there will be a second book so we can see how pauls life has continued. He is a brave and inspiring man and the how he's turned his early life around and helping other victims Jul 09, Nikita rated it really liked it. A book that shocked me, and made me cry which doesn't normally happen when reading a book.
Although the last pages were a bit boring as paul talks about his 6 odd different jobs which becomes very repetitive but I understand that because of his childhood and abuse he has suffered tremendously. A book that I would recommend to anyone. Evil How can a father treat his son's like this also his wife this is a pure evil man a pillar of the community a policeman ,my heart goes out to Paul 5 stars. Sep 14, Kate rated it it was amazing. I recently bought this book to read while on holiday. To say it was heartbreaking is an understatement. To say Paul Mason is a true man among men is another.
I always knew there were adults who were cowards and bullied children , i even knew there were preditors who thought it was acceptable to take a childs innocents BUT this made me realise on what scale this vile I recently bought this book to read while on holiday. I always knew there were adults who were cowards and bullied children , i even knew there were preditors who thought it was acceptable to take a childs innocents BUT this made me realise on what scale this vile behaviour occours and as im writing this now children will be suffrring to the hands of adults who are suppose to love and care.
Its a must read in my opion. In fact, the person you care about may have traits associated with borderline personality disorder BPD , such as emotion dysregulation, impulsive behavior, unstable sense of self, and difficulty with interpersonal relationships. No matter how much you want to be there for your loved one, at times it can feel like you are walking on eggshells. Tom endured years of horrific abuse which led to years of silence and self-torture.
He grew up to be a troubled man, stumbling through care homes, schools, borstal and eventually prison. The damage that was done to him in those early years had destroyed his life. Then, one day, Tom read a newspaper article which unlocked the terrible memories he'd kept hidden for over forty tormented years. And a painful battle for justice began Peter was just a toddler when his mother tragically died, trying to abort a child they simply couldn't support.
When his father swiftly replaced her with his mistress, Peter made the mistake of calling her 'Mummy'. Dragged outside, trampled on and shouted at, Peter never made that mistake again. Peter tried time and time again to flee the terrible abuse that dominated his childhood, his hands held against burning stoves, being thrown from a window and even his small feet nailed to the floorboards to prevent his running away. In Never Call Me Mummy Again, the heartbreaking yet ultimately uplifting memoir, Peter Kilby tells of how he finally escaped the stepmother from hell.
The Cupboard Under the Stairs: A Boy Trapped in Hell by Paul Mason
Peter Kilby's unique and moving story was picked up when he entered Penguin's hugely successful life-story competition with Saga Magazine. Stuart Howarth spent the first thirty years of his life in mental and physical hell. After years of emotional torment and despair, at the age of 32 Stuart felt an overwhelming urge to see his father who he now knows was actually his stepfather , then living in Wales. Seeking reconciliation, Stuart was only to be met by the same old abusive man. The rage, pain and confusion boiled over in Stuart and he fought back, killing his stepfather.
When Stuart's story came to light in the courtroom, it was so terrible that he received the minimum possible sentence for his crime and only served thirteen months in Strangeways prison in Manchester.
The Cupboard Under the Stairs: A Boy Trapped in Hell...
But while in prison, the cruel system compounded the crimes of his evil abuser, and he suffered at the hands of the prison guards. What happened to him during those months led to him suing the Home Office and Strangeways on his release and winning his case. This is the story of a sweet-natured boy who grew into a brave young man and refused to allow himself to be a victim any longer.