Don't Tell Mummy: A True Story of the Ultimate Betrayal | Paperback

Released on 05 March 2007

Author: Toni Maguire | Format: Paperback

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This heart-wrenching memoir from Toni Maguire tells the deeply moving story of an idyllic childhood that masked a terrible truth. Underneath her mother's gentility and her father's roguish charm lay horrifying secrets, which eventually led to their only child's near destruction. The first time her father made an improper advance on Toni, she was six years old. Her father warned her not to tell her mother, or anyone else, because they would blame her and wouldn't love her any more. It had to remain 'our secret.' When she finally built up the courage to tell her mother what had happened, she was told never to speak of the matter again. With no one to turn to, isolated and alone in rural Ireland, the abuse continued unhindered. At fourteen Toni fell pregnant by her father, and when her state was discovered she was made to have a late abortion which almost killed her. The truth of her childhood could no longer be kept hidden but, just as her father predicted, Toni found herself judged and rejected by her family, teachers and friends. The blame and anger she was treated with only worsened when her father was sent to prison as a result of his actions.This is the compelling story of her struggle to put the ghost of her childhood to rest, and emerge ultimately triumphant.

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 Brilliant book!

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I couldnt out this book down, its a very sad story, i just wanted to reach out and hug her, but it is written brilliantly, and i cant wait to read "When Daddy comes home".

 dont tell mummy -toni maguire

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this book was the most heartrenching book i have ever read but once you start reading it you cant put it down you just cant believe someone can be put through so much pain and humilliation and still survive to tell her story brilliant book

 MUST-READ

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This book has to be one of the best books i have ever read. It is a compelling story and had me in tears at some of the things that occured. I am so glad i chose to read this book, it had me asking myself so many questions like how could a someone be so blinded by love for someone as Toni's mother was blinded by her love for Toni's father. This is a well written book which i struggled to put down and always wanted to continue reading. Is is truely an inspiring story!

 Unmissable

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Shocking, upsetting, heartbreaking. Just some of the words I'd use to describe this story. Extremely good read.

 amazing!!

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I thought this book was absolutely brilliant, a real must read. I couldnt put this book down, it makes you really feel so much for toni what her father put her through,. i would definetly recommend this book to anyone. =D

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AuthorToni Maguire
PublisherHarperCollins Publishers (United Kingdom)
Year2007
ISBN9780007223763
FormatPaperback - 352 Pages