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Behind Closed Doors: A True Story of Abuse, Neglect and Survival Against the Odds

by Jenny Tomlin · 2005

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In 'Behind Closed Doors' Jenny Tomlin recounts her traumatic upbringing at the hands of a physically and sexually abusive father, as well as how she and her siblings not only survived but eventually transcended their experiences, and how she went on to find love and happiness in her life.

Subject
biographytrue crimepsychologymemoirsociology
Themes
abuse
Audience
childrens
Length
medium · 200 pages

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