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The Family Friend Paperback – Bargain Price, January 22, 2008

by Matt Lowe (Author)

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Matt Lowe's childhood was outwardly idyllic. He was part of a large, loving family and lived comfortably on the Norfolk coast. Yet, unnoticed by his parents and peers, he was being abused by a young man who had been welcomed into the family fold—in the guise of the perfect family friend. Jeremy was intelligent, artistic, and fantastic with children. A real-life Peter Pan, he was loved by the children and trusted by the adults. He was particularly fond of Matt and would organize outings and treats every weekend, just for the two of them. But from the start the relationship had a sinister side; one that Matt instinctively knew must remain hidden. Written with heart-wrenching candor, Matt's story is an unusually insightful and moving account of how one small boy endured many years of sexual and psychological abuse and how, without realizing, those closest to him allowed it to happen.

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Paperback: 346 pages
Publisher: Ebury Press (January 3, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 009193866X
ISBN-13: 978-0091938666
ASIN: B005Q6B20U
Product Dimensions: 5 x 1 x 7.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,773,304 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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straightforward in addressing a sensitive issue

By Phil on May 3, 2010

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a difficult subject to deal with is addressed in a straightforward way. It shows the effects of child sexual abuse in a very personal way and also the difficult, but successful, road to recovery. It is not an easy read when the author brings you into his very personal pain over a long period of time in his life and it can be an emotional journey for those who have had to deal with similar issues. Well worth reading as it shows how the author eventually overcomes the chains of abuse and the control of his abuser.

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Harrowing tale of growing up being sexually abused

By william g on June 20, 2015

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strange story of boy named Matt who's masturbated by a the so called family friend,beginning when he's age 5.The family friend is an adult named Jeremy who also turns him on to assorted books,films and various adventures till Matt is excluding all his friends and family.As Matt grows into a teen he becomes more aware that somethings not right and tells Jeremy he doesn't wan to do itHarrowing tale of gr anymore.Jeremy keeps persuading him otherwise and Matt is conflicted since he does enjoy it.He finally gets a girlfriend or two and manages to finally break away.Pretty good read,minimal sex for those of you expecting it.

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A child violated.

By Cover to Cover on March 2, 2016

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"Sexual Abuse."' The Boy Scouts, the Church and Penn State have made those words, along with pedophilia, much too common in today's society, nevertheless a real headline grabber.. Matt Lowe's excellent auto-biographical book has none of the front page scandals, but has given a very insightful and personal touch to a seldom discussed subject. At least discussed in personal, real life experiences. His first person account forcefully brings the reader along on a forty plus year journey that began innocently enough at age five, with a not so innocent pedophile friend, It's too painfully obvious that the abuse he experienced as a child and adolescent had long lasting and far reaching consequences. Family dynamics, relationships, self loathing and all the baggage of the abuse would never satisfactorily be resoled. Titillating explicit details are seldom used, but enough to make it clear this is a serious violation of a young person. A hard subject to read about, but easy to read and very well written.