A Family Secret: My Shocking True Story of Surviving a Childhood in Hell Free Audiobook Download by Maureen Wood
On her thirteenth birthday, Maureen Wood's parents took a gun and shot her to death. The police found them two weeks later in the woods and arrested them. They were put on trial, where they were convicted of manslaughter.
This book is a true story about growing up in a family that was physically and sexually abused. She was not allowed to talk to anyone because her parents said if she told anyone, they would kill her. Maureen has survived this hell but it took a toll on her mental health. She didn't tell anyone about her parents issues until she was 18 years old and found out the hard way through social media that they had died by suicide.
Maureen Wood's memoir takes the reader on a journey through her nightmare of a childhood. The book is written in a narrative style and is told by different characters in the story. The author offers a unique perspective on how she was treated by her parents, siblings and other family members as a child and shares how she had to endure each day and the pain that came with it.
In an interview with Oprah, Maureen Wood revealed the horrible details of her childhood that had been kept a secret for many years. She eventually found solace and healing by telling her story to those who would listen, and this book is her account of those events.
Maureen Wood's captivating true story of surviving a childhood in hell is a gut wrenching and painfully compelling experience. The audio version of her book A Family Secret: My Shocking True Story of Surviving a Childhood in Hell is a heart-wrenching and captivating audiobook read by Rachel Atkins.
A Family Secret: My Shocking True Story of Surviving a Childhood in Hell is a memoir written by Maureen Wood and narrated by Rachel Atkins. It tells the story of twelve years of abuse, neglect, and molestation at the hands of her stepfather. These events shaped her childhood and made it difficult to trust or form relationships as an adult. The narrator tries to make sense of what went wrong with her life and how she can help others who may be experiencing similar things.
Published Date | 2021-03-18 |
Duration | 7 hours 30 minutes |
Author | Maureen Wood |
Narrated | Rachel Atkins |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Health & Wellness |
Parent Category | Marriage & Family, Memoir |