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The Asylum
- Narrated by: Fiona McNeill
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary
For 46 years, Carol Minto has quietly gone about her life, carrying with her the most extraordinary and heartbreaking secrets.
Born into poverty and with mostly absent parents, Carol helped to raise her nine siblings. But when she was just 11 years old, her older brother began to sexually abuse her. After four years, Carol managed to escape - and ran away from home.
Picked up by social services, they place her at Aston Hall in Derby, a psychiatric hospital now infamous for the ghoulish ‘truth serum’ experiments it carried out on children. Over three years, Carol was stripped, sedated, assaulted and raped by Kenneth Milner, the doctor in charge.
Eventually she is released back into the community, aged 18, and has a daughter. But the baby is taken away for adoption, and Carol’s trauma intensifies. In 2010, Carol finally plucked up the courage to speak out about the abuse she suffered - and received justice, at last.
In The Asylum, Carol tells the full story of how she overcame unimaginable suffering, to find the happiness and solace she has today as a mother and grandmother.
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- Chihuahua Mummy 🐶
- 04-10-21
Heartbreaking story of an inspirational lady 💖
This can be a hard listen, but ultimately it’s a story that needs to be heard. The horrors that Carol sent through at the hands of her brother. The failure from her Mother, and her Dad. The disgusting abuse and cruelty, being locked in an asylum, for no other reason, than Carol being a victim. It will make you sad, but it will also make you smile. Carol is a survivor. Carol is an inspiration and I pray this story will help others to come forward. Help others to realise no abuse is “your” fault. This book has touched my heart. ❤️
I really liked this narrator. Being Scottish myself, I know some Scots accents can be a bit rough, but Fiona is very easy to understand, has a kind voice and make listening easy. So props there too 🙌🏼
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- alysonb
- 27-10-21
Captivating Read
What a brave girl/lady you are Carol, what you have endured in you life, by people who should have loved, cared and nurtured you is horrific. However, to finally speak out is very courageous, you have highlighted the suffering of not only yourself but of your fellow inmates and friends. I sincerely hope you have a happy and contented rest of your life with your lovely son and family, truly deserved.
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-09-21
Terrible
I could not listen to the narrator her voice is terrible, boring to listen
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- Lesleycurrie
- 19-11-21
Simply WOW!!!
I chose this book without somehow really realising it was a true story!
I have no words to explain how in awe I am of Carol Minto, what she endured and her resilience she is amazing!! God bless her ❤️
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- Judith
- 24-02-22
very good
terribly sad story because of the abuse and a terribly sad life after the abuse. the narration was a little weird. spoke in 3/4word sentences although the tone was nice.
easy to listen to.
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- Gill Evans
- 04-07-22
Better than I expected
I've never been a big lover of true life stories, but this was really well written. I work in mental health and am fascinated by the history in mental health care. It has come so far in just the last 50 years but still so many people suffer from their treatment all those years ago. Carol Minto is one strong woman
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- Heidi Thompson
- 04-09-23
Harrowing & devastating to listen to but admire Janes strength
This was so harrowing and upsetting to listen to. How can parents let this happen but when you listen to how the story progresses and all the issues as unimaginable it is for me personally, children could go unseen.
The strength it took to speak out after all that horrendous abuse it’s so admirable. Something to be very proud of.
It was the start of the end.
Legacies destroyed at the very least.
Thank you for speaking out and hope this encourages others to do so.
So sorry for what you went through.
Some very dark and evil people out there and many good people who stand by and watch are just as bad.
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- barbara maloney
- 01-08-22
very sad
so sad to hear what people went through and above all how parents were more worried about their name than their child .
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- barbara gleed
- 04-07-22
How an innocent child can be almost destroyed.
This audio book is a true account of a life that deserved so much more.
It beggars belief that someone could be put through so much.
I have the greatest respect for Carol and her bravery.
I am so grateful for my parents and family who loved me and guided me safely through my life. At 72 I know I have a lot to be thankful for.
I hope homes like Aston Hall never get away with the treatment they dished out. Unfortunately we still hear of such places even today.
You are an amazing lady. Thank you.
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- Jason Moore
- 02-08-22
Such a Brave Lady
This is the 2nd book I have listened to about the dreadful suffering that went on at Aston Hall Hospital. the first was The Hospital by Barbara O'Hare. Both stories very horrifying, however they show what determination and courage can do. Both women should be incredibly proud of themselves for getting through life despite what happened to them. Their families however should feel thoroughly ashamed for not believing them and failing to help.
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