Amazing child

The book was extremely well written and your heart broke when listening to it. The book was written with heart. can't recommend it enough!!!!!

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A huge story

Tremendously distressing at times, it shines a light on the cunning of predators and how they succeed in their ultimate goal and the almost inevitable result this has for the individual and those around them.

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Heartbreaking

Louise, Mike & Family! You're all an inspiration and continue to do amazing work. I know in the future you will reconnect with Willow and see how you love, kindness & patients supported her. Xx

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the lack of resources in social services !

The book was very sad ! But very in informative about how hard it is to be a foster carer. I personally am speaking as an adoptive parent. Plus i worked in education with special needs children , and saw through my own eyes lots if issyes!.
1 thing that i did learn which i very gratefull for is the hidden app ! on phones . I shal certainally be passing that on to my own children for my grandchildens saftey but also to anybody else i think it may help.
But mainly yes very much enjoyed your book and look forward to read anther of yours soon .well done !

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Beautifully written as always.

I feel so much for Willow, sorry she couldn't manage to find peace along her path to recovery and in life.
I'm sorry Louise for you and your family that you couldn't get closure.
beautifully written and beautifully read x

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Louise Allen

Love all these books from Louise. Totally Recommend all of her books. Give it a go.

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The saddest story I've ever heard...

Louise, you have a gift, which is fortified by your depth of knowledge and training.

When I listened to this, my heart melted at the way in which you love all, just as though they are your own. Willow was able to live in the warmth of this love, and I had tears at every account of the way in which you loved her; calling her 'my little darling', how she would put her head on your shoulder.... the trust she eventually was able to put in you.... disclosing something so unfathomably horrid. But the most tears I've ever cried at any of your memoirs, was the outcome of this story. Oh my ... please God keep this beautiful child safe, until you can one day be together again.

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Heartbreaking

I highly recommend this audiobook, though it is shocking to hear how social services are failing to protect and act in the best interests of vulnerable children such as Willow. I like that Louise speaks her mind and is willing to challenge the system and status quo. We need more people to speak up and raise awareness so that changes can be made. I don’t want to reveal too much to prospective listeners but it sounds like the decisions taken in Willow’s care were more about protecting the local authority rather than in the best interest of the child. I am deeply saddened by this story. I highly recommend this book- it is eye-opening, well written and also well-performed as an audiobook.

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The narration and story. Gripping.

Another brilliant listen. I do love the way these books are laid out, with the background story giving the insight. Have learnt so much from Louise. As sad as the stories can be , always an interesting read/listen.

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Willow story

How very sad Willows story was and all because the people who were supposed to look after children's welfare are it seems more interested in not being sued. Well for one Rupert should definitely not had a promotion for how badly he handed thing's, he should have been accountable for saying thing's in front of Willow that were for Louise and him to discuss privately. As for sending Willow away from the people she loved was cruel and heartless, she certainly wasn't safe in this unit. My conclusion is child welfare needs a complete overall just a few weeks ago a little girl had been beaten for years and the social workers didn't notice it was going on & she ended up dead. I think they are so wrapped up with trying no to upset the adults they are missing the point of what their job is Thank god for carer's like Louise who are not afraid to stand up & shout how broken this system is

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