Don't Ever Tell - Kathy O'Beirne

I will begin by saying that I am not one for reading tales of child abuse etc as I find them too upsetting and it isn't my preferred reading material. Over recent years, there has been a lot of books published in this genre, which has became very popular, and often tagged as 'misery literature'. Many sufferers of childhood abuse have published their stories. I do not have a problem with this, and if it helps someone else, then I am all for it. However, what happens when the author is accused of lying? As part of my job, I often have to do sleep-over shifts, and as I cannot sleep very well, I like to have a book to read. My work colleagues often ...  Read the complete review

I picked this book up in Duty Free when I was enroute to Belize. I was initially drawn to it firstly because it was a Sunday Times bestseller and secondly because of the innocently looking picture of a little girl on the front cover. However, as most pictures tell a 1000 words, once you realise what the book is about, you understand the poignancy of the picture on the front cover. The book is autobiographical and written by Kathy O'Beirne and tells her story of a ruined childhood, how she tried to come to terms with it and seek justice for the crimes committed on her. From the moment you start reading the first page, you are immediately drawn into ...  Read the complete review