Helpless Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Marianne Marsh
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
52

Helpless by Marianne Marsh Book Summary

Neglected by her careless parents, Marianne turned to her neighbour, the one person that she thought she could trust….

Eight year old Marianne, the eldest of five children, was neglected by her slovenly mother and her violent alcoholic father. Uncared for and unkempt she was rejected at school by her peers and scarcely tolerated by her teachers. Only one person gave her the affection she craved; a neighbour who seeing the vulnerable child knew she was easy prey for his perverted desires.

‘Little Lady’ he called her over the few months he groomed her. Less than twelve months later she was caught in a trap of fear – if she talked she would be punished. With no one to turn to she kept ‘their secret’. At thirteen she fell pregnant.

Still too frightened to speak out she refused to tell the social workers who the father was. Without family support the teenager gave birth to a daughter in the unmarried mother's home.

Six weeks later the baby she had already grown to love was taken away for adoption. Marianne returned home, but the neighbour's abuse continued and a year later she was pregnant again.

This time her father literally tried to beat the baby out of her but she failed to miscarry. Scared for her life and that of her baby's she ran away from home carrying only a plastic bag stuffed with her few possessions.

Marianne who still missed her first child desperately struggled to keep her second daughter. Two months after the birth she realized that for the baby's sake she would have to hand her over for adoption.

Helpless is Marianne’s heartbreaking story as told the bestselling author of Don’t Tell Mummy.

About the author

Toni Maguire lives in the UK and Ireland.

Marianne Marsh lives in Kent with her husband. She recently retired from the local hospital where she went into nursing. She now enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.

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Book Name Helpless
Genre Biographies & Memoirs
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 552.98 KB

Helpless (Marianne Marsh) Book Reviews 2024

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Sad. Although the story is tragic it was very slow...

Very emotional.. The worst part of reading this story, is remembering that the events truly happened to someone. Usually when you read a story and the sad parts are just too sad, too unreal, you know that they're just made up. But in "Helpless", Marianne Marsh brings tears to my eyes and shakes to my anxiety as her she tells her wonderful terrible story. I strongly suggest this book to anyone strong enough. It's very heart warming, heart wrenching, and basically a page turner if I've ever read one.

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Brilliant. I want to thank you for sharing your story it was beautifully told and that I admire your strength and courage your daughters would be very proud

Poor girl. Awful people in the world so happy mariann got her happy ever after :) very strong girl

Brilliant Read!!!. What an amazing story, of a childhood stolen, and the longing to feel wanted and loved, you are one of life's True Gems. Your Daughters should be very proud to have you be part of there makeup. Also to your Sons, for being lovely, in sharing your life, to see the Mother and woman grow. And last of all your Husband, for the love laughter and happyness you have shared together. Well done, for having the courage to share this Heartfelt Journey. God Bless you All.xx

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Captivating story. Read in only a few sittings, is a heart wrenching story that keeps you interested hoping for a happy ending. Would love a sequel with the man next door getting what he deserves.

Helpless. Brilliant book. What a terrible childhood Marianne had. I would recommend this book to others. Be prepared for sadness though for the abuse she suffered at the hands of not only her sleazy neighbour but also her parents.

Helpless. Was a great book, once I started to read the book, I could not put it down. Finished reading in 3 nights.

Heart rending. How she even survived is an amazing feat of its own. Found some days it was hard to read, such cruelty leaves me speechless, I cried and was wanting revenge but you rose above all this and live a life now full of love and peace. You are so deserving ,bless you.

Helpless. Such a tragic but inspirational story with a very happy ending. I'm so glad she pulled through & met such a wonderful man. I felt every single emotion is this book. Great read !

Helpless. Loved the book! It was heart wrenching to realize that mariannes life was controlled by vulgar creatures such as her father and the pedophile that controlled her younger years. Thank god that she found happiness with her kind husband.... He is my hero!!! But most of all the admiration I have for Marianne in sharing her story.... Thank you! T Slater Albury, NSW, Australia

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Summary of Helpless by Marianne Marsh

The Helpless book written by Marianne Marsh was published on 06 March 2009, Friday in the Biographies & Memoirs category. A total of 52 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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