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Brave

How I rebuilt my life after love turned to hate

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Brave

By: Adele Bellis
Narrated by: Talulah Greggs
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Control. Jealousy. Isolation. Blame. Anger. Violence.
The inspiring true story of a young woman who suffered a terrifyingly abusive relationship culminating in a horrific acid attack from the man who claimed to love her.

Adele was just 23 years old when she was scarred for life by an acid attack arranged by her ex-boyfriend, Anthony. The attack left her partially bald and she lost her right ear. This was Anthony’s attempt to stop her from ever being attractive to another man – a final act of ‘control’ over her and the horrific end to a terrifying case of domestic abuse.

The acid attack came after she had ended her relationship of several years with Anthony Riley, the man who said he couldn’t live without her. Anthony Riley was convicted in October 2015 and was sentenced to a minimum of 13 years in prison.

This is Adele’s brave story, the story of one woman’s incredible fight to recover from the most appalling injuries and to decide that she would not be controlled, she would be strong.

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‘It’s hard to imagine a more courageous woman’ – Sun
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I couldn't stop listening and believe what she went through and how anyone cpuld find themselves in such an abusive relationship. This shpuld be made into a movie and parts of it used in high schools to educate young girls.

gripping story

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Screaming at the book in my head ‘ugh just don’t go back’, all the while knowing I was Adele at her age. Knowing it’s not that simple. These abusers have a knack. It’s so easy to judge and tell someone what they should do. We know what we should do, we know better than anyone, but the way they get into your mind is like nothing you can describe!

If you can get out and stay out..please do

Frustrating

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What a story. Beautifully narrated, a roller coaster ride of ups and downs, a story that reminds us that there are some absolute thugs in this world and that no amount of care or submission will change them. Mum's, listen to this book and, if necessary, give it to your teenage daughters to listen to. Dad's, be your daughters protector, the person she can run to. A story of violence, manipulation, revenge porn, and how Adele came out the other side having missed out on the time of her life that should have held fun and discovery; was physically, mentally and emotionally scarred by a sociopath; but is ultimately strong and resilient. I don't believe Adele will ever be safe from the absolute monster that is Anthony Riley.

What a resilient young lady

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Could not stop listening. Hard to say I enjoy a book that has these consequences. Listening was difficult at times, but amazing strength and courage by the author.

Amazing

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this evil man took Adele's youth from her for 6 years. she suffered coercive bullying, manipulative behaviour and it was not love. what he did to her was scary, I think he deserves to rot in hell. his family should be ashamed for their part. Adele is incredibly brave. I couldn't put this book down. I felt so sorry for what that monster put you through. life moves on. you will meet someone who will treat you the way you should be treated. so brave. I believe your attacker was just as much a victim but he did what he did and deserves jail.

innocence & bravery

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