What they said about the original print version of this book

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(Disruptive: How I triumphed over years of abuse from those who were supposed to protect me, ISBN 978-0-9563258-0-8)

‘An invaluable resource…The book is really important for practitioners in child protection.’

-- Rostrum magazine, ‘the voice of social work in Scotland’

‘Angela has not only retold the events on a ‘surface level’ basis but she extends a hand to the reader and takes them into the depths of her experiences, sharing the innermost vulnerable parts of those experiences. I believe that this story needs to be told. It reveals a larger slice of the bigger picture (in terms of the impact of abuse) than many other books of its kind.’

-- Helen Munt, Office Manager, National Association for People Abused in Childhood

‘This book [...] would be particularly helpful to those who work or intend to work professionally with children and young people, in helping them to understand the impact that a damaged, disrupted childhood can have on a person’s life, behaviour and relationships.’

-- Pauline Pearson, Dip. Counselling, Churches’ Child Protection Advisory Service

‘Angela suffered neglect and abuse in childhood, the legacy of which resurfaced after she was raped as an adult and resulted in her being sectioned. Although graphic at times, this well-written story tells how she emerged a stronger person, wanting to help others.’