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  • Broken

  • The Most Shocking Childhood Story Ever Told. An Inspirational Author Who Survived It.
  • By: Shy Keenan
  • Narrated by: Judy Mason
  • Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (194 ratings)

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Broken

By: Shy Keenan
Narrated by: Judy Mason
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Summary

I was born and broken in Birkenhead, abused from infancy by a network of every kind of pervert from ‘thinks it’s love’ to ‘show it hurts’. I was unwanted, beaten, sold, swapped, photographed, filmed, left for dead, corrupted, blamed, betrayed, ignored and orphaned.

But I was also born with a fire inside me. I call it my Phoenix Fire. I am no victim—that word only describes what happened to me. Nor am I a survivor because that implies I am over it. I am a Phoenix—a work in progress. This is my story....

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Critic reviews

"I found Broken very painful (in fact, I remain haunted by its contents). Shy is trying hard to make the world a safer place for my children." (Observer)

"Beaten, left for dead and raped from the age of four, but now a national campaigner—Shy Keenan, we salute you." (Eve magazine)

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harrowing

Because of the content, this wasn't an easy listen. The book is excellently read. I highly recommend this book. It is an eye-opener and puts things in sharp focus. there is so much to take away from reading this book.

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Sad, encouraging, important

It's very sad book and I was close to tears, when I listened about small, helpless children abused by the ruthless predators. And it was encouraging to listen how Karen not just survived but also resurrected. Above all, it is very important book, even if it is not easy to listen to it.

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all of it

a brilliant book that I couldn't put down. what an amazing lady.what amazing book

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Tragic and heartbreaking

It breaks my heart to know that the system does not protect vulnerable children. A sad story, with justice at the end.

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Heart breaking and empowering

I was absolutely drawn in to this book and although it made me very sad, angry and sometimes empowered I felt every word and my heart ached it will stay in my thoughts forever

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Unbelievable story

Don’t know what to say about this true story, I feel shocked, saddened that this actually happened to a young child and many more I cannot get my head around this sick act from monsters, I’m so sorry anyone should have to suffer like this in the UK, what a troubled world we live in. Thank you for sharing your story of hell and hope the rest of your life is filled with love & happiness 💕

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Amazing lady!

what an amazing lady! been to hell and back and still standing. super Inspiring

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Fantastic book everyone should read

This book is fabulous but upsetting! A must read for everyone and especially anyone that works with children.

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Compelling but so sad, great book

Oh what a book! A roller coaster of emotions are wrapped in a gripping way. It’s sad and also powerful how she never gave up on getting justice.
Definitely not for the faint hearted, as it’s a true story but with so much against her to win was wonderful.

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Heartbreaking but Inspirational

Shy you are an amazing woman. thank you for telling the world such heartbreaking story.
You should be so proud of yourself.

If anyone is in two minds whether to read this book or not ? Just do it, you won’t regret it !

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