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Carpenter Road: The Inadmissible Years
Carpenter The Inadmissible Years is the explosive prequel to Carpenter Sentenced to Silence. This heartbreaking memoir prequel delves into the unspeakable abuse Morgan suffered during her childhood at the hands of her best friend’s father. The story centers on Morgan's fight to survive the severe abuse inflicted by evil. The trauma she endured, physically, sexually, and emotionally, shapes her entire childhood and permanently alters her perception of the world. Her journey is one of resilience against unimaginable horrors, driven by a desperate need for love and protection in a world that consistently fails her.
It exposes the devastating impact of trauma, neglect, and the silence of those who should have protected her. Morgan's story is a chilling reminder of the hidden horrors of child abuse and a call to action for change.
In her first book, the author guides you through the intense final moments of her horrific abuse, the difficult process of reporting what happened, and navigating the judicial system. However, most of what happened in that terrifying home was inadmissible at trial due to the statute of limitations and her fear of speaking out. Now, the prequel reveals everything, including the cover-up by the church, school, teachers, and one evil priest.
The author painstakingly takes you through the abuse, starting from the grooming process at age eight until she escapes at sixteen. Written from a child's perspective, this book is difficult to read, but it is incredibly necessary. Scarred and nearly silenced for life, the author offers an inside look at what children endure when physically and sexually abused and how it affects them. Trauma at this level is unimaginable but all too common. The Inadmissible Years also explores the impact of generational trauma on society. If you do not heal what happens to you, it comes back around in unhealthy ways. This book will leave you speechless and bring you to your knees, but hopefully in a way that when you stand up, it will be for the children still in a hopeless situation.
It exposes the devastating impact of trauma, neglect, and the silence of those who should have protected her. Morgan's story is a chilling reminder of the hidden horrors of child abuse and a call to action for change.
In her first book, the author guides you through the intense final moments of her horrific abuse, the difficult process of reporting what happened, and navigating the judicial system. However, most of what happened in that terrifying home was inadmissible at trial due to the statute of limitations and her fear of speaking out. Now, the prequel reveals everything, including the cover-up by the church, school, teachers, and one evil priest.
The author painstakingly takes you through the abuse, starting from the grooming process at age eight until she escapes at sixteen. Written from a child's perspective, this book is difficult to read, but it is incredibly necessary. Scarred and nearly silenced for life, the author offers an inside look at what children endure when physically and sexually abused and how it affects them. Trauma at this level is unimaginable but all too common. The Inadmissible Years also explores the impact of generational trauma on society. If you do not heal what happens to you, it comes back around in unhealthy ways. This book will leave you speechless and bring you to your knees, but hopefully in a way that when you stand up, it will be for the children still in a hopeless situation.
228 pages, Paperback
Published September 29, 2025
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November 8, 2025
I’ve read other books that depict horrific abuse, but most of those were fiction. It hits differently when you know the story is real. This is the most poignant and heartbreaking true story I’ve read since Angela’s Ashes, and I didn’t know Frank McCourt. To add more emotional difficulty to a gut-wrenching reading experience, I went to high school and graduated with Morgan.
This book serves as a prequel to Morgan’s first work, delving into the years of unimaginable abuse she endured at the hands of her elementary school friend’s father. Her writing style has evolved since her debut, showing greater depth and emotional clarity.
I’m not sure how Morgan manages to maintain her sense of humor after everything she’s been through, but it’s clear she does. Despite the devastating subject matter, she still found ways to make me laugh and smile, especially through the clever chapter titles and nostalgic 80s references.
I continue to be in awe of Morgan’s strength and resilience. It takes incredible courage to share such a painful story with the world, and she’s done so with honesty, grace, and even moments of lightness.
This book serves as a prequel to Morgan’s first work, delving into the years of unimaginable abuse she endured at the hands of her elementary school friend’s father. Her writing style has evolved since her debut, showing greater depth and emotional clarity.
I’m not sure how Morgan manages to maintain her sense of humor after everything she’s been through, but it’s clear she does. Despite the devastating subject matter, she still found ways to make me laugh and smile, especially through the clever chapter titles and nostalgic 80s references.
I continue to be in awe of Morgan’s strength and resilience. It takes incredible courage to share such a painful story with the world, and she’s done so with honesty, grace, and even moments of lightness.
October 10, 2025
As hard as this was to read, I still found it very interesting. I am from the same town that Morgan is. So many things are very familiar to me.
The abuse, physically, emotionally, and mentally that she endured is beyond anything I’ve ever heard of.
I’m am a teacher and I wish more teachers and people who are in child care would read this and be able to watch for signs. I’ve seen children act out and seem uncontrollable and I wonder if they were carrying secrets too.
If you’re in doubt about whether you should read this or not, I would suggest that you do read it…. Even if you have to take it slow to get through it.
Then go read Carpenter Road… Sentenced to Silence.
The abuse, physically, emotionally, and mentally that she endured is beyond anything I’ve ever heard of.
I’m am a teacher and I wish more teachers and people who are in child care would read this and be able to watch for signs. I’ve seen children act out and seem uncontrollable and I wonder if they were carrying secrets too.
If you’re in doubt about whether you should read this or not, I would suggest that you do read it…. Even if you have to take it slow to get through it.
Then go read Carpenter Road… Sentenced to Silence.
February 18, 2026
Required reading
This book should be required reading for students who want to be social workers, school nurses, teachers, Catholic Priests, any type of religious ministers, and anyone interested in the subject. I truly wish the author much success in her life. I remember the news about the Catholic Priest involved as it was local news. Im for the death penalty for pedophiles.
This book should be required reading for students who want to be social workers, school nurses, teachers, Catholic Priests, any type of religious ministers, and anyone interested in the subject. I truly wish the author much success in her life. I remember the news about the Catholic Priest involved as it was local news. Im for the death penalty for pedophiles.
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