If I Should Die Before I Wake

by Eileen Munro

In her bestselling memoir As I Lay Me Down to Sleep, Eileen Munro vividly documented the abuse she experienced at the hands of her adoptive parents and, later, within the care system. The birth of Eileen's son, Craig, and her escape from the authorities' clutches should have seen her turn a corner, but she remains haunted by the spectre of her past.In If I Should Die Before I Wake, Eileen chronicles her search for her real parents and her battle for an education for both Craig and herself. She faces exploitation, suffers further sexual and physical abuse, and endures periods of homelessness and bad health. Still she perseveres, clinging to her hopes for the future, until she eventually finds the sense of belonging that has previously eluded her.In this harrowing but ultimately inspirational second volume of memoir, Eileen Munro proves that, against all the odds, happiness does sometimes come to those who never give up hope.

260 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 7, 2011

Reviews

[Nur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another sad stories as well :(

[Emma Lewis · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sad story with real insight to Eileen's life experiences & the Social Care system back then. However it's nice to see a good ending.

[stephen smitten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good sequel

Very good continued story of this ladies tough childhood, let down by the establishment and family. I hope there is a third book, I need to know what happens next!

[Sabrina Rutter]

Read NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP first!