Survivor: From childhood abuse to a life of crime and prostitution

Tara grew up in squalor, was sexually abused by her mother's lover, and fled to London to become a prostitute. She married a gangster but realized the danger she was inflicting on her children, so she fought to survive and create a better life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 11 July 2019
Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Tara's childhood was marked by poverty and hardship on the island of Alderney. At the tender age of four, she endured a harrowing experience of sexual abuse at the hands of one of her mother's numerous lovers, a torment that persisted for an agonizing five years. As a teenager, driven by a desperate desire to escape the toxic environment at home, she fled to London, hoping to start a new life. However, her path was quickly diverted into the dark world of prostitution. Despite her young age, Tara found herself entangled in the dangerous underbelly of London's criminal underworld, becoming involved with some of the city's most notorious gangsters. In a bid to protect her children from the harm she was exposing them to, she made the courageous decision to leave the life of crime behind.

This remarkable story of resilience and determination is a testament to Tara's unwavering spirit and her unwavering pursuit of a better life. Despite the hardships she faced, she refused to give up on her dreams and her quest for freedom. Through her courage and strength, Tara was able to break free from the cycle of poverty and abuse, and to build a new life for herself and her children. Her journey is a shining example of the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity, and to rise above circumstances that seem insurmountable.

Weight: 246g
Dimension: 198 x 133 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785039263