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The dark true story about the exceptional Nicky Nicholls and her struggle to survive a bleak and abusive young life.

Left as a newborn in a box outside Stoke City Football ground, her grandparents took her into their home. But instead of finding a sanctuary, Nicky was subjected to horrific sexual abuse throughout her childhood.

In 1951, when Nicky was six years old, her glamorous-looking estranged mother arrived on the doorstep to 'rescue' her. But Nicky's hopes of a safe and loving family were very soon smashed, and her world became darker still.

Now an internationally renowned London artist, hers is a compelling story, carried along by her rare spirit of survival against the odds. This audiobook details an extraordinary woman's rise from the horror of a deeply damaging childhood to a new, creative and independent life. Her story is one of hope, for herself and for other abused children.

©2018 Nicky Nicholls and Elizabeth Sheppard (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd Abuse Addiction & Recovery Alcoholism Child Abuse Dysfunctional Families Dysfunctional Relationships Parenting & Families Relationships Survival Substance abuse Heartfelt
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Powerful, sad & uplifting. Dog was a true hero! Incredible strength within these pages.

Wonderful!

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What a tragic life and so many failings on care services. So pleased with the ending but sad that it came so late in life.

Extremely well narrated.

Amazing story

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Hard to hear a lot of the time. A system that is flawed but with some really good people trying their best. I think Nicky is an inspiration to survivors of abuse x

Harrowing yet inspirational

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An amazing woman, an amazing story of surviving, striving and succeeding in such a huge way....and a sad view into the hell and scars child abuse leads into. It was an honor to be a part of the audience.....

Thank-you, Nicky

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A bit disjointed in sections but a good read! Audible version is good to listen to.

A good read!

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