Pick Up the Pieces: A Survivor's Story of Life with Ray Wyre

Charmaine Richardson's book 'The Murder of Childhood' describes how she was abused as a child and how her family dealt with it. It also contains an analysis of Ray Wyre's book and the author's views on bringing up children to feel safe.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 144 pages
\n Publication date: 17 October 2018
\n Publisher: Waterside Press
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Charmaine Richardson's deeply personal and revealing memoir delves into the harrowing details of her childhood abuse, unfolding within the confines of her comfortable, middle-class London home. It serves as a poignant testament to the profound impact of this trauma on her and her family, ultimately leading to depression, counseling, and a chance encounter with sex-offender expert Ray Wyre. This encounter would ultimately shape her life and marriage in profound ways.

The book delves into the intricacies of Richardson's life with Ray, encompassing his work at the Gracewell clinic, as well as an insightful analysis of his book, "The Murder of Childhood (2nd Edn., Waterside Press, 2018)." It sheds light on the failure of politicians to heed Wyre's urgent warnings about the critical need to understand and address perpetrators of child abuse. Additionally, Richardson shares her own perspectives on raising children to cultivate safety, comfort, and resilience against the devious tactics employed by pedophiles. Through her experiences, she highlights the challenges she faced in unraveling the complexities of Wyre's personal life, including his debts incurred in his pursuit of his mission, his gambling habits, and the free-spending lifestyle that contrasted with his intense professional commitment.

This memoir serves as a powerful exploration of the enduring effects of childhood abuse, the resilience of the human spirit, and the urgent need for societal change in addressing this pervasive issue.

\n Weight: 240g\n
Dimension: 233 x 161 x 9 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781909976634\n \n