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Stella's Story

Thrown Away Children, Book 1

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Stella's Story

By: Louise Allen
Narrated by: Melanie Crawley
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About this listen

In her brand-new series Thrown Away Children, Louise Allen shares the harrowing stories she is exposed to as a foster mother. The first in the series, Stella's Story, tells the astonishing true story of a young girl scarred by an abusive past.

Named after the lager that christened her at birth, Stella's life is characterised instability and neglect. Her teenage mother abandons her in the first few weeks of her life, and left in the 'care' of her father, she ends up lying deserted in a house with no food, no water, no clothes and no warmth.

She eventually lands in the care of foster carer Louise, who is determined to change her life for the better. Things seem to be going well - but when Stella has a startling response to having her photo taken, it becomes clear the scars of her abuse run deeper than anyone could have ever guessed.

©2020 Louise Allen (P)2021 W F Howes Abuse Child Abuse Dysfunctional Families Dysfunctional Relationships Parenting & Families Relationships Fostering Emotionally Gripping Heartfelt Inspiring

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I really like the story, and the background before she came into care. but found the book a bit confusing at times, it felt a little slow in the beginning, and rushed in the end

Overall a good read

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A story that many of us don’t think about even though we know it happens . From tragedy to a heart warming resolve.

A heart warming story

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Louise told her story beautifully. I was gripped from beginning to end. Hard to say I enjoyed this tragic account, it’s not the right word, but I found it terribly sad and am grateful there are families like Louise & Lloyds to help pick up the pieces in these children’s troubled lives.

How tragic these children’s lives can be ……

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Harrowing tale but it needed to be told. Gave me an insight into the whole issue of child abuse. I can’t say it was an enjoyable read but it was written with love and compassion.

Compassionate and informative

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This was an insight to what happens in life sad story but challenging listen

Stella story

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My admiration of foster carers has grown 200%, Stella’s story is heartbreaking and shocking and brings you to tears but thank the lord for people like Louise, Angels in disguise xxxx

Wow just wow harrowing but also beautiful

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Wonderfully written and read. Tragic in many places but uplifting in others. Couldn't stop listening

stellas story

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the story whilst harrowing in parts is overall an inspiring look at just one child and just one family overcoming adversity and trauma with a peppering of humour to boot .

very honest look at fostering

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Bravely written. These stories need to be heard. This should be at the top of the best sellers list.

My heart is broken

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A story that would cut through your heart. Very well told too! May be difficult to keep emotions in check while listening but grateful for the happy ending.

Most touching story!

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