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Title: THROWN AWAY CHILD
By: Allen
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 1471166740
ISBN 13: 9781471166747
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Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER LTD
Pub. date: 28 December, 2017
Pages: 304
Description: A memoir covering Louise Allen's abusive childhood in a foster home, how she survived and how she hopes to right old wrongs now by fostering children herself and campaigning for the improvement of foster care services.
Synopsis: Thrown Away Child is a memoir covering Louise Allen's abusive childhood in a foster home, how she survived - using her love of art as a sanctuary - and how she hopes to right old wrongs now by fostering children herself and campaigning for the improvement of foster care services. It is a compelling and inspirational story. This book gives a voice to the many children who grew up unhappily in care.
Publication: UK
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Returns: Returnable
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