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My So Called Mum

Child Neglect, Love, & My Great Britain

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My So Called Mum

By: Joseph Kane
Narrated by: Tim Steere
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Writing this memoir has to be one of the hardest things I have ever achieved. Out of respect for the dead, this story has been told exactly how it happened.

I was born in 1985 in Lancashire, England, to two alcoholic parents. Having selfish parents left me exposed to abuse, poverty, and crime. My loving grandparents helped me the best they could at the weekends, but life was barely survivable.

Spending most of my life on a rough estate, bad influence pulled me between good and evil. Falling in love during a life of hell, my heart filled like a balloon that carried me to a greater good.

What you will listen to is no sweet lullaby. It will repulse and shock you. I fought with every ounce of strength to survive, with betrayal and evil around every corner.

©2019 Joseph Kane (P)2020 Joseph Kane Abuse Personal Development Relationships Heartfelt Emotionally Gripping

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Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. It was so interesting and sad. Josh went through a lot and it was eye opening to hear what he had to endure. I felt sad that he had such an awful childhood. Overall good listen.

What an amazing story

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Joseph said it how it was...you can actually feel his pain when listening to everything he went thru...
my heart is heavy....
bring on part 2....please
RIP LINDA ❤❤❤❤❤

absolutely brilliant read

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Very good book can’t wait for next chapter off your life you have done so well to turn your life around

My so called mum

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What a brilliantly honest and vulnerable biography of a story that is hard to stop listening to. I was sad when it ended, and have found myself wondering how things ended up. I do hope Joseph is happy now and living a life filled with love, as he always deserved.
Of course, we will have to wait for part 2 to find out. I’ll definitely be looking out for it.
Thank you for sharing your story with us all.

A poignant reminder of the unspoken stories of many.

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I absolutely loved listening to this book. I love a good autobiography and this one didn’t disappoint. I’m glad I found this little gem. Well written and well read.

Sad

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Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
Strength and courage shine through all of the horrors Joseph experienced… what a lovely man you have become, look forward to hearing more from you

Heartbreaking and heartwarming

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It goes to show how broken our system is, for a lad to be missed by so many, professional bodies.. But to see he is now turning his life around is a blessing.

Please tell Vunerable to read this

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love it well written , will never forget this b9ok .I hope that this guy finds peace , love to meet him and give him a big hug

sad but a good book

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This book is an amazing piece of writing which documents first hand the experiences of growing up on a typical northern council estate to parents half of the country have no idea exist, or at least pretend they don't exist. Describing the emotions felt during experiences of abuse, self harm, first love and other impacting events, the author presents a learnt mindset of such events in a candid yet relatable way.
This is a must read/listen for everyone, however, especially a recommendation for those who feel that they are the only ones who suffered at the hands of bad parents & council estates, and anyone who has no idea what happens/ed on these estates.

Thank you for sharing your story Joe. Being a Manchester lad of similar age and of similar background, at times I felt like I was listening to my own story. I look forward to future publications.

Great book with true feeling and emotions

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Hard to believe this child suffered such abuse my heart goes out to you. I sincerely hope that you are on a better path.

Such a strong wronged young man.

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