Tressa - The 12-year-old Mum: My True Story: The Twelve Year Old Mum: My Story b

Description: Tressa - The 12-year-old Mum: My True Story by Middleton/Weitz Middleton/Weitz, Weitz Middleton Born into a life of poverty and neglect, Tressa was forced to grow up fast when, abused by her own brother at 11 years old, she fell pregnant with his child. Now, for the first time, Tressa Middleton tells her own harrowing yet poignant story - a story of hope, forgiveness and above all, love. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Nobody knew the truth. For all those years while people judged me, I protected those closest to me. Now its time for the real story to be told. Its time for healing and forgiveness. Tressa Middleton made UK history when she became Britains youngest mum in 2006 aged just 12 years and 8 months. Her case provoked shock and outrage - but the truth behind the headlines was far sadder than anyone could ever have imagined. Born into a life of poverty and neglect, Tressa was forced to grow up fast when she taken into care at just four years old. She was returned to her mothers chaotic world but by the age of seven, she was being abused by her own brother and at 11 years old she fell pregnant with his child. For years she kept his dark secret in an attempt to hold her family together until the truth threatened to destroy her completely. In the years since the birth, Tressa has gone through more pain and turmoil than most adults experience in a lifetime - yet today she survives a brave, strong and compassionate young woman. Now, for the first time, Tressa Middleton tells her own harrowing yet poignant story - a story of hope, forgiveness and above all, love. Notes A memoir from the woman who became Britains youngest mum, at the age of 12. Growing up in the deprived area of West Lothian, Scotland, drink and drugs were a substitute for an education and a caring family for Tressa. At first she claimed the father of her child was an on-off boyfriend, but later it emerged that her brother had repeatedly raped her and was the father. Now shes living happily with a young mechanic, and is determined to recover her daughter from adoption. Author Biography Tressa Middleton became a mother through a horrific experience at 11 years old. Katy Weitz is a ghostwriter and has been lucky enough to work with some amazing people on their books including Josefina Rivera, Kathleen OShea, Tressa Middleton, Tina Davis, and Annabelle Forest. Before turning to books, Katy was a national newspaper journalist for 10 years. Since 2010 she has ghost-written eight books for some of the UKs major publishers. Long Description Nobody knew the truth. For all those years while people judged me, I protected those closest to me. Now its time for the real story to be told. Its time for healing and forgiveness. Tressa Middleton made UK history when she became Britains youngest mum in 2006 aged just 12 years and 8 months. Her case provoked shock and outrage - but the truth behind the headlines was far sadder than anyone could ever have imagined. Born into a life of poverty and neglect, Tressa was forced to grow up fast when she taken into care at just four years old. She was returned to her mothers chaotic world but by the age of seven, she was being abused by her own brother and at 11 years old she fell pregnant with his child. For years she kept his dark secret in an attempt to hold her family together until the truth threatened to destroy her completely. In the years since the birth, Tressa has gone through more pain and turmoil than most adults experience in a lifetime - yet today she survives a brave, strong and compassionate young woman. Now, for the first time, Tressa Middleton tells her own harrowing yet poignant story - a story of hope, forgiveness and above all, love. Details ISBN1784183768 Year 2015 ISBN-10 1784183768 ISBN-13 9781784183769 Media Book Publication Date 2015-05-07 Imprint John Blake Publishing Ltd Subtitle The Twelve Year Old Mum: My Story Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 306.8743092 Publisher John Blake Publishing Ltd Short Title TRESSA Language English Format Paperback UK Release Date 2015-05-07 AU Release Date 2015-05-07 NZ Release Date 2015-05-07 Audience General Author Weitz Middleton Pages 300 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93814084;

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