Lost Innocence: A Stolen Childhood - Softcover

Cool, Geraldine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1441592342 ISBN 13: 9781441592347

Publisher: Xlibris, 2009

Synopsis

"Lost Innocence is the unforgettable account of a child’s life, who was sexually, physically and mentally abused. Through her struggles you will feel her pain, her loneliness and fighting for her life.Imagine a young girl forced into submission and ordered to perform adult acts. Her own loneliness and fear.I’m still here after years of you trying to break me. One day you’ll see, I will make something of myself.Geraldine Cool tells of the courageous and moving story of her abusive childhood. Here is a horrifying glimpse of what went on behind closed doors. It is her touching account and testament to the strength of the human heart and its capacity to triumph over unimaginable trauma. She had nothing and no one to turn to – but her dreams kept her alive. Dreams of one day being loved, honored and cherished by a special angel.Experiencing the instability of three foster homes, a detention home and a mental hospital. People thought foster kids were nothing but trouble and unworthy of being loved just because she wasn’t part of a “Real Family"". Forced to suffer shame.Devastation, tears and hope create the journey of this severely abused child."

About this title

About the Author

Geraldine Cool was born and raised in Michigan, but now resides in Texas with her husband, Clarence. She enjoys a variety of hobbies. Her faith in God is very important to her. Without this faith she would not be here to share her story with others. Imagine a young girl saddled with a burden that she dare not tell anyone. Her world is isolation and fear. Forced into circumstances of unbelievable horror. Forced to suffer shame and humiliation by those around her. Tears, devastation and hope all create the journey of this girl nobody wanted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Xlibris
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1441592342
• ISBN 13: 9781441592347
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124