Nobody Cared: An Evil Predator, A Vulnerable Girl Who Fought Back

by Terrie O'Brian

A young girl's unforgettable tale of courage and hope

All Terrie ever wanted was to be part of a normal family. Instead, her earliest memories are of her father abusing her. But when he died and her mother's mental illness made it impossible for her to care for her daughter, Terrie went to live with a family friend. Things seemed perfect at first, but the biggest betrayal was yet to come.

320 pages, Paperback

First published July 5, 2012

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow this book shocked me more than any book has before. What Terrie went through is absolutely horrifying and heartbreaking. She was failed by so many people and went through what no one should have to go through. I think she is so brave and wish her all the best for the future.

[Jolien Vrlnd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hartverscheurend.

[Beatrice Clarke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book broke my heart. How a poor girl suffered such a horrible childhood. Constantly going from bad to worse. And coming out a strong mother at the end finding herself. Hats off to you Terrie. I honestly don't know where you found all your strength.
I couldn't put it down but hated learning more of what you felt with all on your own.
Your truly amazing x

[Myran · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read a couple of books like these now, and they're always a hard read. It's difficult to rate/review books like this, because of the content. This book is getting 4 stars from me because of the way it was written, honest and straightforward.

[Petra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in 2 days, couldn't put it down. A great read which will help you realise that not everybody is so lucky and not everybody has a good childhood.

[Gail murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping hard toput down what terrie has been through is shocking social services failed her in every way possible. This book even made me cry.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read a lot of tragic life story memoirs, as I find them truly fascinating. And I’ve read a lot of them. But nothing could have prepared me for Terrie O’Brian’s story. At the age of ten she is forced into a sort of ‘relationship’ (Terrie feels this is consensual, but as we know at that age it is nothing short of abuse) and this book chronicles how he forces her into having sex, makes her pregnant, and abuses her emotionally to the point that she fears for her life and that of her family if she does not give him what she wants. The positive from this book is that Terrie manages to make a success of her life and rise above all of the terrible things that have happened to her. Very brave of Terrie to share her story.

[Jenneke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Niemand hielp me is het aangrijpende boek van een meisje wat door niemand in haar omgeving begrepen wordt en al op zeer jonge leeftijd moet leren om er zelf voor te staan. Bij het begin van het lezen van dit boek greep Terrie's levensverhaal me vast, om me bij het epiloog -toen ik zeker was van de uitkomst- pas weer los te laten. Dit is het soort boek wat je weer even doet beseffen hoe goed je eigen leven eigenlijk is.

[Manuella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hoe moet je zo een verhaal beoordelen? Dit is eigenlijk een boek die niet zou mogen geschreven worden omdat zulke dingen niet zouden mogen gebeuren. Het verhaal verdient 1 ster omdat het zo erg is. Het meisje die het heeft meegemaakt verdient 5 sterren omdat ze na alles wat ze heeft meegemaakt altijd terug boven water is gekomen. Ze heeft nooit opgegeven en is een heel moedig jonge vrouw geworden.

[Kylie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I felt sorry for Terrie which encouraged me to continue reading. It is a book that would move any parent.

[Chartreuse · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sloppy editing.

[Kellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very sad story right to the end. Still worth the read.

[Terrie Langridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

if you haven't already read this book. then please do so. it is a heart breaking yet inspiring story. rate this book .... help this book become a film xx

[Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good but also very disturbing. You'll need a strong stomach to be able to read this from cover to cover. I love autobiographies and this one is a real eye opener.

[Kimberley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Een aangrijpend boek die ik maar moeilijk weg kon leggen. Ik beleefde alles met de hoofdpersoon mee en had sterk de neiging haar te willen omarmen.