Broken

The Most Shocking Childhood Story Ever Told. An Inspirational Author Who Survived It.

De: Shy Keenan

Narrado por: Judy Mason

I was born and broken in Birkenhead, abused from infancy by a network of every kind of pervert from ‘thinks it’s love’ to ‘show it hurts’. I was unwanted, beaten, sold, swapped, photographed, filmed, left for dead, corrupted, blamed, betrayed, ignored and orphaned.

But I was also born with a fire inside me. I call it my Phoenix Fire. I am no victim—that word only describes what happened to me. Nor am I a survivor because that implies I am over it. I am a Phoenix—a work in progress. This is my story....

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Reseñas de la Crítica

"I found Broken very painful (in fact, I remain haunted by its contents). Shy is trying hard to make the world a safer place for my children." (Observer)

"Beaten, left for dead and raped from the age of four, but now a national campaigner—Shy Keenan, we salute you." (Eve magazine)

Hard to hear a first hand account of abuse

this sad story is not for the weak. its a hard to listen to story of a survivor of horrific abuse neglect and mental torture. this told from the perspective of a child is especially heartbreaking. I want to punish those responsible and frequently cried. to the author I can only say I'm sorry you were not helped by the adults in your life. they should have. I am sorry you were exposed to such wicked people. you should have been loved and cared for. I hoped these horrible people were properly punished and that this book..telling the truth...exercises the demons of your past. and that you are loved and cared for.

Took the breath from me over and over

The most unbelievable story. You define survival, define it. May you be blessed from every day forward with only beautiful. I don’t think I’ll ever forget you.

Hard but amazing read!

I love your bravery! being an abused child that no one believed! this book hit hard! I'm so proud of you and everything you have over come!

Makes an impression

This book was gripping and well told. The story is upsetting, but So good. I finished it within days listening to it in the car and before bed.

The World needed this Book

A True Survivor and Champion!! Shy is an inspiration for anyone who has ever had to deal with (in any way shape or form) Child Abuse. Fighting for most of her life against those Monsters, she finally voiced what most victims have to go thru with Social Services, Law Enforcement, Blind Eyed Parents and those hell bound Monsters! I’m very sorry that the author had to go thru that and my heart breaks for the children. I am glad to see that the Tormentors finally got their day in court but wish that each one would have gotten a life sentence for each child they ever touched, here’s hoping that the rest of their days was filled with nothing but prison punishment for rapists! I’m very glad to see that Shy always maintained what Horrible men done to her was just that Horrible and never tried to pacify what they done to her or others!! Here’s hoping that the rest of her life she gains more comfort each day, is shown how much she is loved constantly and will forever and always know she was the Phoenix Fire that glowed brightest for all those young children she saved !!! Thank you Shy!

Heartbreaking but helpful!

Parts of this book will make you nauseous…. The end, however is hopeful and encouraging. As a victim of child sexual abuse myself, I really connected with this. Her strength is magnificent! She is powerful and inspiring. I wish I could hug her and do more to help my own community of victims.

Thank you

Thank you for sharing your brave story and for saving so many children with your continued work.

I was angry from beginning to end

I just couldn’t believe how someone could survive a horrible tragedy after another and No One could or would do anything to help. So gut wrenching and infuriating and to think this child abuse is still happening somewhere! And just when I thought she was going to be alright she tells us about her son. God bless you Shy.

Saddest true story ever

Well done. Told through the eyes of the age Shy was at the time through the age she is now. An honest account of a horrific situation. Shines the light on some of societies shortfalls.

By far one of the best books I’ve listen to

Personally I think her words were life changing id recommend to anyone so heart wrenching but all over all amazing listen/read