Destroyed [Hardcover]

Jayne Sterne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 20, 2008

When eight-year-old Jayne left bomb-torn Northern Ireland, her family stayed with relations and a distant relative began a campaign of abuse so horrifying that her world was shattered forever. When the family moved again, Jayne thought the nightmare was over. She was wrong. Her relative came too. And, as her parents had to work nights, Jaynes abuser became her caregiver. Raped repeatedly by him, beaten, abused, and battered, Jaynes life was a living hell. One thing kept Jayne sane—the love and care of her older brother, Stuart. But he had demons of his own, and Jayne watched in helpless despair as the boy who had always protected her turned into an adult consumed by rage. Out of control and on the edge, Stuart went on to commit one of the most terrible crimes of recent years. This is the heart-stopping tale of an innocence stolen and a family torn apart, told by a woman who has finally managed to confront her harrowing past.

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About the Author

Jayne Sterne lives in London with her husband and 4 children. Destroyed is her first book.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 310 pages
• Publisher: Headline Book Publishing (March 20, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075531798X
• ISBN-13: 978-0755317981
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,267,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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