Please Protect Us
The True Story of Twin Boys, Their Unbreakable Bond and a Childhood of Abuse
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Narrated by:
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Daniel Hoffman Gill
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Mark Peachey
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By:
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Toni Maguire
About this listen
From number-one best-selling author Toni Maguire comes a new true story of shame, silence, abuse and survival.
'I have a very clear picture of the day Clive entered our lives. I can see him now as he walked into our living room: a tall man with a loud commanding voice, a wide smile and an armful of presents. It is a memory that still lives deep inside my head.'
Ryan and Phil had always been inseparable. Twins born 35 minutes apart, Ryan was the protective one, constantly looking out for his younger brother. They can't remember how old they were when the abuse started, but they can remember their uncle very clearly.
A frequent visitor to their home in Lincoln, he lavished their family with expensive treats. School holidays and weekends were spent visiting him, when he would often take the two little boys aside to play the games he liked.
Trapped with him, day after day, year after year, the abuse continued until Ryan and Phil turned 16. After a showdown with Ryan when he was finally big enough, their uncle never approached them again.
Nearly 20 years after the abuse ended, Ryan and his wife decided to foster troubled children, making their home a safe place filled with love for those in desperate need of it. Ryan and Phil suffered for years at the hands of their uncle, but throughout it all their bond held them together.
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- Jackie
- 20-09-21
Brave....Touching....and important
The fact that this group of male siblings was so supportive and open and united is special...amazing to hear. Beyond that, this is so very important for boys and men who have been sexually abused and groomed to hear so openly from these 2 amazing brothers....and it is just as important for everyone to hear, understand and to raise awareness...be alert...and never be afraid to reach out when it seems someone might be hurting....thanks so much for sharing what must have been so very difficult.
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- Judith Mcleod
- 29-07-23
So, Very Brave!!!!!
So glad I stuck with it till the end, it was at times very hard to listen to........ I wish you twins all the very best for the future x from a Foster Carer with love x
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- Teapot Rosie
- 11-12-22
Brave and heartbreaking
Such a heartbreaking story of childhood abuse and how brave for the author to tell it. The obvious love of the twin boys for each other is heartwarming. Great narration.
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-12-23
brilliant rendition of two boys survival of a monsters actions
loved the honesty these men have told the story of their lives and the affects of abuse. lovely to see their transitions into adulthood despite the years of cruelty suffered. Well written and performed.
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- nannienorff
- 16-01-23
Fantasticly read and explained.
Thank you boys
and now men for being so brave. That monster should be behind bars forever.
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- claire
- 28-01-24
amazing boys
an excellent review from 2 very brave young men . i felt every word of ur pain
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- debra yasin
- 06-04-24
really good.
good to hear views from both boys/men individually. i would recommend this book to friends and family.
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- GarthK
- 08-06-23
Courage
It's the first book about abuse I've listened to. I found some of the book that covered mundane aspects of life detracted from the gravitas of the story. However, these men's courage and grit cannot be brushed over by an aspect of a book or my opinion as a listener. This is a story that must be told, and should be heard. When a child regressed parents, stop and do whatever is necessary to find out what is the root cause of the regression. That's what their parent's missed ... simple bedwetting that told the story of their trauma. I found this story brave and inspiring.
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- Maggiemay
- 18-03-24
please Protect us
A fantastic book . plus the book.was read with feeling. the story was sad that an adult can do that to 2 small children for so many years .
I am so pleased these two brothers told there story they have been brave to move forward with there life's challenges ahead and find happiness. God bless you both for the pain you went through for such a long time. I would recommend buying this book . xx
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- Julie
- 25-08-21
Captivating
It takes such bravery for Ryan and Phil to share their story. So much happens close to us that we have no idea about. I’m so sorry this has happened to them and others like them. Thank you for sharing your story, I’m pleased you both were able to put the past behind you and go on to live your lives.
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