Above Water
A Stolen Childhood, An Enduring Scandal, A Survivor's Story
$44.21
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
10 June 2022
Summary
When my parents signed me up to Trojan Swimming Club, they had no idea of the evil behind Gibney’s interest in me. As a thirteen-year-old, who knew nothing but kindness and love, I was ill-equipped to understand what was happening as he insidiously dominated my thinking and isolated me from anyone who might come between us. The process of entrapment was quick, and in full view of my family and team-mates I became a prisoner - bullied, manipulated and abused, unnoticed by those close to me. So…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529333664 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529333660 |
| Author: | Trish Kearney |
| Publisher: | Hachette Books Ireland |
| Imprint: | Hachette Books Ireland |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 10 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 126mm x 196mm |
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Critics Review
Inspirational
Not an easy read but an essential one … an important book that celebrates the power of the human spirit * Irish Independent *
A completely compelling book … this is ultimately a story of Trish Kearney’s triumph * Irish Times *
Trish Kearney’s memoir is proof that the powerless and betrayed can survive and triumph * Sunday Independent *
An extraordinary story, at times heart-breaking but ultimately inspiring. Trish’s courage, her determination and her warmth light up those dark secret places * Woman’s Way *
A powerful story beautifully told * Irish Examiner *
Inspirational * Sunday Business Post *
Trish Kearney
Trish Kearney is a writer and mother of five living in Cork, Ireland. Her weekly ‘It’s My Life’ column ran in the Irish Examiner for over two years. She also has a popular blog, ‘My Thoughts on a Page’ and was awarded Best Personal Blog and Best Writer at the Irish Parenting Blog Awards in 2015.
Above Water is her first book.
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