In 1959 my mother became ill from TB and we were left in the care of my father and grandmother. The ISPCC deemed my father an unfit parent to look after us and as a result, my sisters and I were sentenced to 14 years in Pembroke Alms Industrial School where we were placed in the care of the Sisters of Mercy. While there, my sisters and I were subjected to horrendous, almost unimaginable cruelty and abuse, both physically and mentally, the scars of which I still feel today

Shhh... Don't Tell" by Author Michelle Knight, share the heart-rending story of Riley, a 12-year-old girl, sexually abused by her half-brother, Josh. One afternoon, Josh was entrusted to watch his younger sister, but during their time together, Josh turned from brother to predator, manipulating and raping Riley in her bedroom. Like many abuse victims, overwhelming fear and shame led Riley to keep the abuse a secret. Through Riley's abuse," Shhh... Don't Tell" declares a powerful message for all children to know and learn-- your voice matters, abuse is not your fault, and you should never keep secrets that cause emotional and physical harm to you or anyone else.

HURT….SEX….LOVE….LIES Azeria thought she had it all when she met the man she thought she would love for life. She enjoyed the sex they had and the time they spent together. He told her more than a hundred times that he loved her and hurt her more than a thousand times. But, each time he hurt her, she often found a way to hurt him in return. Yet, still Azeria loved this man and could not stop having and enjoying the sex they were sharing. Azeria was smart and was armed with her street savvy, good looks and book sense. But, it was still not enough to make Drake love her the way she wanted him to. The sex every other day more than made up for the “I love you” he often said to her, but, from the beginning of their relationship and to the end of their relationship, Drake never committed to dating her out in public. And, Drake only wanted Azeria to fulfill his sexual needs and he would not allow any other man to love her. If she tried to love someone else he would often punish her. Drake lived with another woman, Azeria lived with her ex-husband. But, Drake commanded the respect from Azeria and when he said jump, she had to say how high. Drake knew he controlled Azeria, but, when Azeria left town, she controlled the secret Drake would never know.

While trying to find Preston Pig, Mr. Wolf looks in all the wrong places.

While touring an intriguing castle, the reader is warned not to wake the giant. Features lift-the-flap illustrations.

To All those I've loved and Lost, you are missed. Lord, if you can use anything, use me.

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