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“this book is about 2 boy stuck up in a tower there...”

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written by hlKearney392 on 03/10/2016

this book is about 2 boy stuck up in a tower there names are called Blaise Thomas and Benedict Thomas.

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“Highly recommend this book. It was thoroughly...”

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written by aramirez99 on 15/09/2016

Highly recommend this book. It was thoroughly entertaining and I could not put it down!

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“This is a great book. Highly recommended. ”

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written by jk355 on 08/04/2016

This is a great book. Highly recommended.

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“can not belive this happened.”

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written by Dickeyej75 on 16/03/2016

could not believe that this was happening in the 60,s and 70,s.the parents should have been sent to prison for child cruelty.i am so glad peter turned out a decent human being but god forbid he could have been like his parents.

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“Great book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I...”

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written by KWINSTON1 on 26/02/2016

Great book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I recommend this book to everyone.

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“harrowing”

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written by KailynKane1962 on 05/10/2015

this made harrowing reading of the trials of child how only desired a "normal" life. But his spirit shone through and he lived to become that one thing he longed for as a child. He became a kind, caring loving dad and parent. Something of a miracle given his torturous upbringing. Best of luck for the future Peter. A fellow traveller.

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“Children should be loved”

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written by qeBowman251 on 27/08/2015

This is an appalling story and so appalling difficult to credit. The NSPCC does not look good to say the least. Peter should make a stronger protest. He was used by the whole grownup world he knew. His guardian angel certainly was around. His spirit was not daunted which amazes me.

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“Peter Roche, Unloved”

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written by on 10/08/2013

i was touched by the way this was told, as if it was person to person. I cannot believe that the Roche family had Officials visit their home and nothing was done to help Peter and his siblings. Their disgusting living arrangements alone should have prompted immediate help. Peter's parents ought to have served prison sentences for their abuse. No child should suffer such as Peter did, no child should live in fear and constant hunger. It was disgusting that both his 'Parents' (and I use that word loosely), died without acknowledging or explaining their reasons for such hatred towards their children, especially that of poor Peter who seemed to bear the brunt.

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“chlldhood”

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written by salsal on 29/09/2012

i have just this minute finished reading this book, i have read many like this 1, about abuse, strange tho why i do like reading these books, as i and my siblings didnt have a great upbringing, my mum was fantastic, but my dad was an alcoholic, and was very abusive to my mum, and us lot, but she never left him, i too was an alcoholic at the age of 13, i had my daughter wen i was 18, and i dnt like 2 admit it, but i wasnt a great parent, she ended up living with my mum when she was 14, i just hid all my problems away with alcohol. i went to rehab in 2007, not long after my dad went to prison for sexually abusing 1 of my siblings and my nieces, it has ben so difficult. i love my daughter with all my heart and i am so proud of her. sumtimes you think that theres only you in this world who as gon through , but how wrong, and ofton children are dragged up by the worst abuse! it so gud 2 hear that peter as got through this terrible time, and that he is a parent who loves his children with all his heart.

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“Unloved very emotional and disturbing.”

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written by Emsie on 11/03/2012

I have just finished this book, my friend brought it for me on wednesday and i finished it today. I was dubious about reading it has i suffer with depression and new it would have some affect on me and may affect my mood more. But because i am a avid reader the temptation was to much. This book is so awful all the way through, how Peter and his siblings were treated is absouletly disgusting. I all got to me but the parts were he constantly wet himself and had to sleep on the floor because is brothers were wet also really got to me, and then having to go to school in that state those smells. And the constant ridicule and bullying from other children. Then having to come home and face bullying and beatings and hunger and sleeping in that state all over again. It frustrates me that his picture was used to help others but not him and his siblings, i feel miss zils should have done more and lord Snowdon feel they got let off lightly. Miss Zils thought is life had improved why didnt she find out she was aware of his living conditions and the bruises. So did she believe that the cruelty had stopped all of a sudden. No one really rescued him or his siblings. Peter was pacified by the few decent people he met but he still had to go back to that terrible life. I wish his parents had suffered by knowing he married had children and disregarded them so they new what they had done. His parents were disgusting human beings don't understand why they had nine children when they hated them so much. I would like to know what happened to his brother Paul. Terence a horrible disgusting man no different than his father for seducing his wife. When he was younger he was bad enough with Peter but you could understand that he was fighting his own demons and knew no better because of how he himself was treated. But for a grown man to go through all that and still treat his brother and smirk while he was doing it. Truly disgusting unforgiveable dosen't deserve forgiveness at all. Just wish the ones who had wronged him had had some commupence. To me his parents dying was the easy way out and they should of had to suffer in more ways and realise what they did. But you can't put feeling into people who have none so maybe they would never have realised. But they needed to suffer somehow. Peter if you read this you are a very very brave man. And your even braver and stronger than you think. To forgive your brother is a brave strong thing to do. And to visit your mother is also brave and strong after how she treat you. She didn't even deserve that. And another thing that struck me in the book is when you were little and you would wait on the doorstep for your dad the man who diregarded and treat you so badly. I am so glad you are married with children and i wish you so much happiness always.

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“This is very moving book which genuinely made me...”

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written by tweeedypie on 29/07/2011

This is very moving book which genuinely made me cry. Peter's childhood was very though and it's very sad to know that his parents didn't treat him well. I have becoming very interested in all different aspects of his life.

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“What an amazing story of courage and of survival....”

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written by on 12/04/2011

What an amazing story of courage and of survival. Everyone who feels they have been hard done by in any form should read this book. Peter should you ever read this comment...you should be proud and hold your head high for surviving life and all it has dealt you. A brilliant and moving book that moved me to tears and made me wish I could go out and find that little boy and scoop him up and love him better.

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“PETER ROCHE THE STORY OF A STOLEN CHILDHOOD. I...”

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written by on 09/03/2011

PETER ROCHE THE STORY OF A STOLEN CHILDHOOD. I couldn't put this book down from the moment i picked it up, i almost felt like i was there right beside him. I have total respect and admiration for peter coping with the most horrific life he went through. The one thing i found though was the fact that i was still looking for some answers and wondering what he looked like now.

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“This book made me cry and can't understand how a mum...”

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written by janette1201 on 05/11/2010

This book made me cry and can't understand how a mum and dad could treat thier child like they did with Peter. What Peter did at the end in the hospital was sooo right. What right did his mam have to speak to him like that on his death bed. He did right by walking away. I read this book in 2 days as I couldn't put i down. Everyone should read this book.

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“I have had this book for a few years in my camper, but...”

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written by on 14/08/2010

I have had this book for a few years in my camper, but have never had chance to read as I have three young children to watch all the time and have never had chance. This last holiday I started it and got totally hooked, I thought it was so sad near the end where Peter discovered the photo of himself on the wall of Mrs Els, I cried. If I was to criticise I would say it was slightly slow to start but I not sure why maybe it was slightly repetative? It also made me want to see a photo of Peter an what he looked like now so I came home and looked on the internet which is how I found this website, I have never written a review on anything ever. Peter is three years older than me and I have had a relatively trouble free life maybe thats while I felt so affected by the book. I have already recommended it to my mum and have brought the book back for her. I also intend to recommend it to my friend who belongs to a book club. It also amazed me that Peter was clever enough to write his own book. Well done that man my hat goes off to him and I hope the rest of his life is happy.

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“This book made me realise just how lucky i am to have...”

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written by on 13/08/2010

This book made me realise just how lucky i am to have been raised in a far better way than what peter was, this book reduced me to tears when i finished it, i am proud of peter for being able to turn his life around after being treated in a terrible way by so called parents and brothers, his children should be proud of their father, and he should be proud of himself for coping with all that torment, but in the end he has fantastic children, and a lovely wife - their is only one word to describe peter and that is unbelievable, i thoroughly enjoyed reading this book .

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“i have just finished reading unloved it was hard to...”

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written by kerry larner on 21/05/2010

i have just finished reading unloved it was hard to beleive a child growing up same time as i was had such a hard life , i know relise how lucky i was to grow up with 5 sisters and loving parents . I was please peter got given a chance and was able to turn his life around for himself and children good luck peter and family for the future

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“Great book, what an insight into a world of a child...”

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written by nat44 on 30/03/2010

Great book, what an insight into a world of a child who took so much from so called parents and siblings.
His children should be so proud of him.
Proof to all, that no matter how you are brought up there is always a way out and people there who can love and help you.
Its just horrible to think that someone can treat a human in this way, and it has even made me look at my little one and hug him tight knowing that he is loved, but somewhere out there, there is another little child who may be going through this. even though it's the year 2010. Its a very scary thought.
well done peter roche for sharing this and pulling your life around.

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“ PETER ROCHE UNLOVED ”

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written by on 19/03/2010

PETER ROCHE UNLOVED
This book made me cry so much i was heartbroken while reading it yet i couldnt put it down compulsive reading definately it makes you wonder just how many more are ill treated behind closed doors for years through out their childhood Peter suffered in silence and survived to write about it all my heart goes out to him now ive found the album cover with Peters photograph taken by Lord Snowden on the front there it was in my dads house but the record is missing from it id like to give or send this to Peter if he hasnt already got it so many artists are listed in aid of Save The Children Fund
Stars charity fantasia Veronica xx

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“Excellent book, very sad and it is impossible to put...”

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written by carmen118 on 19/02/2010

Excellent book, very sad and it is impossible to put down as soon as you start reading it. I finished this book in one day and a half (and I go to school full time and I also have 2 kids) I found the time to finish it because it is very good.

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